Deno's Pizza opened on Grand Avenue in 1998

A Surprise pizzeria is receiving some love from the city for its long-standing service to residents.

Mayor Kevin Sartor and Councilmember Johnny V. Melton presented Deno’s Pizza, 14515 W. Grand Ave., Suite 124, with the Surprise Business Appreciation Award on July 28.

The restaurant has been open since 1998.

Current owner Pete Pagliuco, who took over in May, began working there at 16 in 2010.

The city presented Pagliuco witha plaque that read in part, “For over 25 years, Deno’s Pizza has served the Surprise community with pride.”

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