LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A beloved Las Vegas pizzeria is saying goodbye to its first free-standing location after nearly four decades of serving the community.

Metro Pizza closed its original Tropicana Avenue location, marking the end of an era for one of Las Vegas' most recognizable pizza establishments. The restaurant, which opened 37 years ago, has been a cornerstone of the local dining scene.

WATCH | Shellye Leggett speaks with locals, former workers reminiscing on the first location Metro Pizza Closes Original Las Vegas Location After 37 Years of Serving Community

"I grew up knowing this was here," said Melissa Hunt, who worked for Metro Pizza for 10 years. "I put pepperoni and sausage. But they do have a really good barbecue chicken one."

Hunt, who now lives in California, made a spe

See Full Page