Restaurants: 2 new Naples pizzerias, 2 closures, 5 deals, National Rosé Month

Diana Biederman, Naples Daily News
Updated ·3 min read

This week, we’ve got news on two new pizzerias and a closed pizzeria. If you're a Seinfeld fan and remember "The Opposite" episode (my all-time favorite and officially ranked the second best-ever by Gamerant), George was up after switching from tuna on toast to chicken salad on rye; Elaine was George after eating Jujyfruits.

And Jerry? Even Steven. This week's news is like that.

Did you know June is National Rosé Month? With Southwest Florida’s warm temperatures, we could easily celebrate this wine 365. Although I’m not a fan of faux holidays, this one is rather easy to rally behind. We share two stylish restaurants observing this occasion.

We also list five deals running through at least the end of June and some all summer.

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Two new pizzerias

Owner Antonio De La Cruz opened his newest Tony’s NY Pizzeria on April 25; it is a sister restaurant to the Marco location with the same menu and is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Specialty slices are generously sized and start at $5. Trust me: order the Fifth Avenue Mushroom.

(7335 Radio Road, Naples; 239-263-8233; tonysnypizzanaples.com)

A slice of 5th Avenue Mushroom ($5) from Tony's NY Pizzeria.
A slice of 5th Avenue Mushroom ($5) from Tony's NY Pizzeria.

Napoli on the Bay opened its latest location downtown near Skyline Chili, replacing Mama Mia’s. Napoli’s Crayton Cove location shut for good in April because the building is being torn down.

Napoli on the Bay at Crayton Cove closed.
Napoli on the Bay at Crayton Cove closed.

(720 Ninth Street N., Naples; 239-649-7337; ordernapolionthebay.com)

Closed in Bonita

After 17 years in Bonita Springs, Cirella’s, the sushi-Italian mashup, announced its closing via its website. The Naples location shuttered in March 2022. Cirella's has said its unredeemed gift certificates will be accepted at Naples Coastal Kitchen through Sept. 30. But Naples Coastal Kitchen told the Daily News that it will not honor any of them.

Cirella's bids adieu to Southwest Florida; the OG Bonita location announced its closing in May.
Cirella's bids adieu to Southwest Florida; the OG Bonita location announced its closing in May.
Michael Cirella owns Cirella’s Italian Bistro & Sushi Bar in Bonita Springs.
Michael Cirella owns Cirella’s Italian Bistro & Sushi Bar in Bonita Springs.

Celebrating National Rosé Month

Sea Salt hosts a four-course rosé brunch at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, June 4, for $100. Wine pairings are provided by Château d’Esclans, purveyors of the ultra-popular Whispering Angel. Seating is limited; RSVP is required. (1186 Third St. S., Naples; 239-434-7258; seasaltnaples.com)

Sea Salt's fruitti di mare pairs with rosé on June 4.
Sea Salt's fruitti di mare pairs with rosé on June 4.

Hampton Social at Mercato Shops offers 30 days of all things rosé, from pink-themed happy hours Monday to Friday running 3 to 6 p.m. and rosé-based cocktails to a chat “bot-line” AI wine expert. On June 10, menu specials, signature frosé, live DJs, photo booths and more are in the mix. Dress code: think pink. (9114 Strada Place, Naples; 239-202-2038; thehamptonsocial.com)

Hampton Social's June cocktail line-up celebrates all things rosé.
Hampton Social's June cocktail line-up celebrates all things rosé.

Cool deals

Accessible by boat and more conventional methods, The Dock at Crayton Cove launches a new "Bar Bites" happy hour menu with food and drink specials daily from 3 to 6 p.m. running June 1 to Oct. 1. (845 12th Ave. S., Naples; 239-263-9940; dockcraytoncove.com)

The Dock at Crayton Cove kicks off "Bar Bites" June 1.
The Dock at Crayton Cove kicks off "Bar Bites" June 1.

Dorona’s $39 per person three-course summer prix fixe runs from 5 to 9 p.m. with a selection of house wines by the bottle for $25. Four appetizers and entrée choices include New York Strip (5 ounce) and Faroe Island salmon.

(2110 Tamiami Trail N., Naples; 239-529-2819; aielli.webflow.io/dorona-naples)

Dorona's $39 summer prix fixe selections.
Dorona's $39 summer prix fixe selections.

Hooters offers several “Summer on Ice” deals Monday-Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. One to try: crab legs, priced $19.83, a sum commemorating the anniversary of the chain’s first-ever location in Clearwater.

(Multiple locations; hootersflorida.com)

Hooters's summer crab leg deal is $19.83.
Hooters's summer crab leg deal is $19.83.

Before tossing that junk mail, two deals in ValPak’s coupons include one free bottle of house wine at Latitude 26, the Hyatt House restaurant, with the purchase of two dinner entrées through June 30.

(1345 Fifth Ave. S., Naples; 239-567-9852; hyatt.com)

Another fun find: Take $20 off per couple on Naples Princess dinner cruises. Not valid on holidays or specialty cruises.

(239-649-2275; naplesprincesscruises.com)

Score $20 off a Naples Princess dinner cruise
Score $20 off a Naples Princess dinner cruise

Send your scoops & deals to diana.biederman@naplesnews.com for editorial consideration by 5 p.m. Friday.

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