A New York-style pizzeria and slice shop is set to open in Burlington’s Old North End in mid-September. La Di Da Pizza will take over the former Despacito space at 294 North Winooski Avenue, with seasonal pies and pizza by the slice.
Founder Celine Eid — a New York native — ran a successful weekly pizza pop-up in New York City in 2023 and 2024. There, she offered classic pies and ever-changing toppings such as squash blossoms, oyster mushrooms and potato with garlicky greens.
“It was the best part of the week,” Eid said of the pop-ups. Their success, and the fun she had doing them, cemented her longtime plan to open a pizza shop.
In Burlington, Eid will serve a limited, rotating menu with toppings sourced from local farms. Like the New York slice shops that inspired it, La Di Da will be counter service, though it will have seating and serve wine and beer. The restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner five days a week to start.
“I love the casual, grab-and-go vibe of a slice shop,” Eid said. “The Old North End is becoming a fun place to go out at night, with more late-night spots, and it felt like a great space for it.”
This article appears in 30th Birthday Issue.
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