Pizza-loving fans finally have a place worthy of the heroes in a half shell. The first official Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Pizzeria opens this Saturday, June 20, in Santa Monica, California, bringing together slices, collectibles, and nostalgia in one shell-tastic destination.
To celebrate the grand opening, Leonardo, Raphael, Donatello, and Michelangelo will make appearances alongside fans eager to check out the experience. The menu features classic New York-style pizza, while the gift shop offers exclusive merchandise, including T-shirts, pins, and keychains.
The restaurant comes from entrepreneur Andy Nguyen, who has become known for bringing fan-favorite franchises into the dining world through projects such as the One Piece Cafe and Sonic the Hedgehog Speed Cafe. Nguyen shared a preview of the space and what fans can look forward to on Instagram:
Though the Turtles are, famously, New York City residents, the pizzeria is located in Santa Monica at 1444 Third Street. Ironically, it takes the space of Johnnie’s New York Pizzeria. Fans can plan their visit by following the pizzeria on Instagram at @tmntpizzeriala.
Additional pizzerias are planned in Mexico and Brazil.
