Rome, NYPublished •Verified 2026-11-01
DiCastro's Brick Oven in Rome Closing Nov. 30 After 16 Years
Why it matters here
If you hold a DiCastro's gift certificate or want one more wood-fired pie, November is the last month to use it.
DiCastro's Brick Oven Restaurant at 615 Erie Blvd. West in Rome will close for good on Monday, Nov. 30, 2026, the Daily Sentinel reported. Owners Jim and Lisa DiCastro announced on social media that they are retiring.
The restaurant opened in 2010 in a building Jim DiCastro bought after it had been condemned, following a 42-year career as an excavator. It became known for brick-oven pizza and Italian dishes.
| Before Nov. 30 | Details |
|---|---|
| Gift certificates | Still honored through closing |
| Catering and special events | Still being booked for November |
| Last day | Mon., Nov. 30, 2026 |
Hours for the final weeks weren't published; check the restaurant's social media before you go.
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