Established: 1979. Owner: Mr. Tom Gelsosomo.
HOURS:
Mon-Thurs 3-9pm
Friday & Saturday 3-10pm
Sunday 2-9pm
Carryout, delivery, and dine-in services. Small group accommodations (15-30 people).
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Our Mission
"We take great pride in offering the highest quality and service ever offered anywhere. Only natural ingredients are used in our products, along with the highest quality control standards. Our service expectations are high, but without these standards and loyal patrons, our pizzerias would not be as successful as they are today."
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GELSOSOMO'S PORTAGE
GREAT FOOD, GREAT SERVICE, GREAT PLACE
Born into an Italian family in Roseland, a South Chicago Italian
neighborhood, Tom Gelsosomo has always loved great Italian food. As an
aspiring young entrepreneur who had worked hard in restaurants in the late
1970's, Tom wanted to share his love for Italian food with people through his Gelsosomo's (Jel-sah-so-mos) Pizzeria restaurant concept.
Tom decided to open his first restaurant in Portage Indiana in 1979, an expanding community, in which he felt there was a large market for his concept. Tom purchased an existing Italian restaurant, a building that was characteristic of Italian architecture, that he felt was perfect for his concept.
Through the loyalty of his many customers, which ultimately led to his restaurants' success, Gelsosomo's became an institution in the Northwest Indiana community. Every year to show his appreciation, Tom gives back to the community by sponsoring youth sports such as little league, football, basketball. Gelsosomo's also sponsors organization events such as church, union, and donations to local non-profit organizations.