2017
A snow storm blows through on #NationalPizzaDay, but Ellio’s fans find ways to keep their loved ones close. Check it out!
2016
Ellio’s becomes the new kid on the block on Instagram. @officialelliospizza
2015
Kevin Medina of the Philippines devours a 12-inch pizza in just 23.62 seconds, taking home a world record. Meanwhile, kids continue to go through boxes of Ellio’s at record speed.
2014
Sicilian Style is launched. Corner pizza parlors take notice.
2012
Five Cheese Pizza is launched. Mozzarella, Parmesan, Romano, fontina, Asiago. Gimme five!
2011
Turns out that the government really may be run by cheese-loving 12-year-olds — they have decided that pizza totally counts as a vegetable. Woot! Woot! Ellios for president.
2008
Ellio’s adds two varieties: Italian Sausage & Pepperoni and Supreme. Lines are forming in front of every toaster oven in America.
1993
Curt Schilling ate Ellio’s before every game. Talk about a winning combination.
1990
A few crime-fighting, pizza-loving turtles take to the streets, proving you can be super and eat your pizza, too.
1989
Ellio’s announces it’s “hip to be square” in their first-ever commercial.
1983
MTV’s music videos become a cultural phenomenon. Sorry MTV, but Ellio’s already was one, and we’re still here and as popular as ever.
1980
Pizza delivery becomes a staple throughout the United States, but nothing beats just a few minutes in the toaster oven. Ding!
1970s
Cool slang words were being tossed around like freebies. Psyche! Far Out! Dream on! Catch you on the flip side! Right on! Can you dig it? And, of course, Ellio’s, which is still hip to say.
1969
Astronauts walk on the moon. Rumor has it they ate Ellio’s on the moon, yet we can’t confirm.
1963
Ellio’s is an instant hit in schools because its rectangular slices perfectly fit the lunchroom tray. Right about the same time, the toaster oven becomes its new best friend.
What's in a Name?
New York owners, Elias Betzios, George Liolis and Manny Tzelios, blend their three names together to create Ellio’s, and a Northeast icon is born.