Marinelli Information

Serving up classic dishes in generous portions has always been the philosophy of Marinelli's Restaurants. Marinelli's has been a family affair since it's inception over 30 years ago and that's the way they want their guests to feel - like family. In 1977, founder Vince opened Marinelli's Town Pump in Romeo, Michigan, serving up pizza and ribs. Vince was following in the footsteps of his father, Louis, who founded Lombardi's, a family restaurant in Detroit. In 1978, the family roots began to spread as Vince and his wife Susan became partners with Susan's brother, John Stepp. Together in 1980, the family opened Marinelli's in Troy, Michigan. In 1991, Vince, Susan, John and the youngest Stepp brother, David, opened a second restaurant in Fraser, Michigan. Four years later came Marinelli's in Madison Heights, Michigan. Sadly, our founder, Vince, passed away in June of 1995, but his legacy of excellence lives on. In 2000, Vince & Susan's son, Peter, graduated from the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y., becoming the 3rd generation to forge a career in the food service industry. Today, the family continues to stay true to their philosophies and focus their energies on the flagship restaurant in Troy and Madison Heights. We are grateful to all our customers for their friendship and patronage.