Rated "Top 9 Pizzas in So. Calif." by 9 On The Town (KCAL9), 11-30-2005
Rated "Top Pizza in Orange County" by ABC7 Eyewitness News & Citysearch, 10-05-2004
Rated "Best Pizza in Orange County 2007" by Best of Citysearch
Rated "City's Best Pizza 2006" by AOL.COM/cityguide
Rated "City's Best Take-Out 2005" by AOL.COM/cityguide
Rated "Best Pizza in Orange County 2005" by Best of Citysearch
Rated "City's Best Pizza 2004" by AOL.COM/cityguide
Steven and Cynthia Peck have been selected as honored members of The Heritage Registry of Who's Who, 2006-2007 Edition, the New York based biographical publication which selects and distinguishes individuals throughout North America who have attained a recognizable degree of success in their field of endeavor, thereby contributing to the growth of their industry.
“…When I took my first bite of Rollettini Ragu di Napoli…I thought I’d been transported to the LaScala home again…Treat yourself to homemade cannoli, spumoni ice cream or tiramisu…” – Parenting Magazine, 11/99
“Angelo’s and Vinci’s – that’s amore, family-style…Angelo’s and Vinci’s has the romantic setting down pat…Pizza is the specialty, and the freshly made pie came out of the kitchen steaming hot with plenty of soft melted cheese and lots of pepperoni…The sauces we tried all had a good strong taste, and the spaghetti con salchiccia came with two large hot Italian sausages, covered in plenty of the hearty meat sauce. There are several hand-stuffed pastas on the menu, which sounded so good we made a special trip back to try them. These dishes are worth the special trip. We sampled the mezzaluna, with a pesto cream sauce (there are about nine sauces). The half-moon shaped pockets are stuffed with an unlikely blend of spinach, ricotta and pecorino cheeses, herbs, golden raisins and pine nuts. The pasta shell is thin and delicate and the cheese stuffing hits the taste buds on several levels…”– Orange County Register, Dining Out, 2/95
“…a visual, historical, and taste-tempting adventure…an array of Italian food…authentic baked goods, and all stuffed pastas are made by hand. Reach for a carry-out pizza, and discover that it’s amazingly heavy – a sure sign of quality!… Angelo’s and Vinci’s is more than just a restaurant…” – Fullerton Observer, 11/98
“…As you dine in the Piazza Fantasia look up at the mock storefronts of La Strada di Nonne (a tribute to Peck’s relatives and the businesses they owned) and admire, for instance, the huge salamis and cheeses of the Salumeria di Ignazio…The Terraza di Amor offers alfresco dining with views of the Plummer Auditorium bell tower…” – Los Angeles Times, O. C. Live, 3/95
“…experience the taste of the new grill specialties, while relaxing in a unique environment that is filled with the love of sicilian tradition, inspiration, fresh ingredients, oversized family portions of your favorite Italian dishes, and an infinite capacity for taking pains, which constitute the secret of their food…” – Anaheim This Week, 9/94
Cover Story (Food Section): “Pizza-love: a real slice of Americana.” Photograph of Angelo’s and Vinci’s pizza with caption: “Franco Munguia has been making pizza in all their infinite variety for Angelo’s and Vinci’s Café Restaurant in Fullerton for 20 years.”– Orange County Register, 6/91
“Customers don’t flock to Angelo’s and Vinci’s restaurant just for the thick, chewy pizza or the savory frutti di mari. They come…to discover and rediscover each of a thousand mementos of the lives of owner Steven Peck’s parents, grandparents, wise aunts and grouchy great-uncles Peck grew up with in New York…” – Orange County Register, 6/91
“…a restaurant that evokes to spirit of a Sicilian square on St.Ciro’s Day, right down to the red, white and green lights and the smells of sauces and garlic and bread.– Orange County Register
“For authentic Italian cuisine, a romantic lover’s hideaway and old tradition celebrating the love & memories of family and friends…”– Anaheim This Week, 2/93
“…The menu remains affordable, and is extensive…Portions are generous. There are excellent gourmet pizzas, too…” – Los Angeles Times
Cover Story (O. C. Live Section): “Mystic Pizzas”. Photograph of an Angelo’s and Vinci’s pizza. – Los Angeles Times, 11/91
“…Angelo’s is a “mixed media” of kitsch, humor, sentiment, high camp and warmth…” – Daily Star-Progress, 08/91
NEWS:
Thanks to the support of our wonderful customers throughout the years, Angelo’s and Vinci’s Ristorante is able to donate annual fundraisers to the following organizations: Fullerton Interfaith Emergency Services (FIES), Crittenton Services for Children and Families, and The Rehabilitation Institute of Southern California
"...Twelve years ago, Steven and Cynthia Peck offered to host a fundraising dinner for FIES at their Angelo's and Vinci's Ristorante. That successful venture led to our annual tradition for which FIES continues to be blessed. To quote Barbara Giasone of the Fullerton News Tribune, "Steven Peck danced his way into our hearts." So it is with heartfelt thanks, that FIES names the building that he helped acquire, the front house #508, "Steven's House"..."- Fullerton Interfaith Emergency Service, Fall 2005
“…We are especially grateful to you (Angelo’s and Vinci’s) for the invaluable help in creating a signature event at a venue that has a huge following. Over the last two years, the Mystery Night at Angelo’s and Vinci’s Ristorante has raised nearly $35,000…”– Crittenton Services for Children and Families, 4/2000
“ ‘FIES Banquet a Fun Success’…Angelo’s and Vinci’s Ristorante donate the banquet room and wonderful Italian dinners to the FIES fundraiser each year. The Fullerton Interfaith Emergency Service is an organization that helps homeless families get back on their feet...”– Fullerton Observer, 10/99
“…we wish to express our sincere appreciation for donating the use of your beautiful restaurant, and the delicious dinner you provided for our fundraiser, for RIO Fullerton. The evening was so much fun and the people who attended are still talking about how interesting your restaurant was, and how great the dinner was…”– Rehabilitation Institute of Southern California, 3/99.
