Our story is one of obsession with simplicity — pure ingredients, honest techniques, and a relentless pursuit of flavor.

Where Neapolitan Tradition Meets Modern Taste

Typical dishes of Italian traditions. Cocktails and wines. Bakery & Dessert. Pizza, of course. Gluten-free options available

At Kesté, we don’t just make pizza — we live it.

This isn’t a job, it’s our mission: to make you feel at home through a sensory journey of genuine Italian flavors and authentic ingredients.

Our vision is simple — to have you leave our pizzeria with unforgettable memories and tastes you’ve never experienced before.

 

Tradition and authenticity


Always fresh ingredients

Make yourself at home

Roberto Caporuscio, Kesté founder and pizza school founder, stands behind a counter wearing glasses and a black shirt, holding two pizzas with two more pizzas on the counter. A brick wall serves as the backdrop.
A chef in a blue uniform, Roberto Caporuscio—the renowned Italian pizza chef NYC and Kesté founder—prepares a pizza on a marble counter, with a brick oven and an Italian sign visible in the background.

A lifetime spent and dedicated to experimenting with doughs and toppings for pizza. And the best is yet to come.

Roberto Caporuscio, Master pizza maker.

The Art of Simplicity

Where Passion Meets Flavor

At Kesté, every creation begins with passion — the kind you can taste in every bite. Our dough rises slowly, allowing flavor and texture to develop naturally. We choose only the freshest, most authentic ingredients, handled with the care of true artisans. Every step is intentional: crafted by hand, refined by time, and guided by curiosity. Tradition is our foundation, but innovation keeps our ovens — and our imagination — always burning.
A hand lifts a slice of cheese pizza from a plate, with melted cheese stretching between the slice and the remaining pizza—just as you'd expect from a classic pizza New York style or crafted by Roberto Caporuscio, master pizza maker.

The True Neapolitan Experience — Also Gluten Free.

At Kesté, gluten-free isn’t an alternative — it’s an art form. Our dedicated dough is crafted in a separate, certified space, using premium gluten-free flours for the same taste and texture you’d expect from authentic Neapolitan pizza. Every step follows strict safety protocols: no shortcuts, no cross-contamination, only transparency, precision, and authentic flavor you can tru

Watch Roberto explain our gluten-free experience…

My Story

Roberto Caporuscio

1999

Roberto arrives in the United State

Roberto arrives in the United State
2001

Opens Regina Margherita in Pittsburgh, PA

Opens Regina Margherita in Pittsburgh, PA
2006

Launches A Mano in Ridgewood, NJ

Launches A Mano in Ridgewood, NJ
2009

Establishes Kesté Pizza & Vino in NYC

Establishes Kesté Pizza & Vino in NYC
2012

Opens Don Antonio in NYC

Opens Don Antonio in NYC
2015 -2020

Recognized by Food Network, New York Magazine, and Food and Wine

Recognized by Food Network, New York Magazine, and Food and Wine
2022

Launches Kesté PizzaGO, entering the frozen DTC pizza market

Launches Kesté PizzaGO, entering the frozen DTC pizza market

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