Famoso Italian Pizzeria - Red Deer

5016 51 Ave Unit B, Red Deer
(587) 273-3744

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Cavoletti Pizza with Meatballs and Sopressata
12 Regular Create-Your-Own Neapolitan Pizza
Prosciutto Wrapped Mozza Balls
Fire-Roasted Tomato Bisque
Mediterranean Flatbread
Signature Famoso Salad
Brooklyn Deli Sandwich
Fresh Out of the Oven
Carmela's Tiramisu
Famoso Wings 1 lb

Menu

Share Plates and Tapas
Famoso Wings (1 Lb)
Famoso's big and meaty chicken wings are prepared to perfection and served with creamy Parmesan dip.
Traditional Beef, Pork, and Ricotta Meatballs
Authentic pomodoro sauce and extra-virgin olive oil.
Prosciutto Wrapped Mozza Balls
Wrapped and forno roasted n Campania sauce. Served with garlic flatbread.
Hummus & Flatbread
Vegetarian. Famoso signature hummus and paprika, served with garlic flatbread.
Bruschetta
Vegetarian. Roma tomatoes and red onions tossed in Italiano oil and balsamic vinaigrette, garnished with Parmesan and drizzled with balsamic glaze.
Prawns Rose
Spicy. Succulent grilled prawns in a rosé sauce, topped with creamy feta, oven-baked, and served with garlic flatbread.

Famoso Signature Soups
Fire-Roasted Tomato Bisque
Vegetarian. Award-winning roasted Campania tomato soup topped with feta. Served with garlic flatbread.
Italian Chicken & Pasta Soup
Chunky chicken, celery, carrots, wide-cut noodles, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and hearty Italian seasonings, made fresh daily.

Famoso Famous Salads
Signature Famoso Salad
Famoso's signature salad comes with a full-size oven-roasted, marinated chicken breast, romaine lettuce, prosciutto crisps, carrots, and beefsteak.
Caesar Salad
Vegetarian. Romaine lettuce, Parmesan, croutons, creamy Caesar dressing, lemon wedge.
Napoli Salad
Vegetarian. Mixed field greens, fresh tomato, red onions, carrots, chickpeas, and house balsamic vinaigrette.
Caprese Salad
Vegetarian. Fresh Fior-di-latte and wedges of beefsteak tomatoes tossed with extra virgin olive oil, aged balsamic vinegar, fresh basil, and Italian.
Gorgonzola Walnut Salad
Vegetarian & contains nuts. Romaine lettuce, gorgonzola cheese, walnuts, dried cranberries, and house gorgonzola walnut vinaigrette.

Famoso-Style Sandwiches
Meatball Hero Sandwich
Oven-toasted baguette with Italiano oil, loaded with simmering, juicy meatballs in a traditional Pomodoro sauce recipe, topped with melted.
Wiseguy Italian Deli Sandwich
Spicy. Oven-toasted baguette with Italiano oil, topped with charcuterie meats (spicy capicola, soppressata, and Italian ham), crispy romaine, beefsteak tomato, red onions, zesty Italian dressing, and mayo.
Chicken Supremo Sandwich
Five-spice marinated chicken breast dredged in Italiano oil and oregano on an oven-toasted baguette with Italiano oil, layered with crispy romaine.

Pastas & Entrees
Fettuccine Alfredo
Vegetarian. A rich authentic Italian favorite made famoso-style with cream and butter mixed with parmesan and basil. Served with garlic toast.
Spaghetti Pomodor
Vegetarian. Pomodoro sauce, Parmesan, and basil.
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Beef, pork, and ricotta meatballs, pomodoro.
Spaghetti Bolognese
Slow simmered beef, pork, Pomodoro sauce, Grana Padano.
Spaghetti Rosé
Spicy. Rosé sauce with garlic, tomatoes, basil, and cream.
Gnocchi Pomodoro
Vegetarian. Potato dumplings, Pomodoro sauce, ricotta, basil.
Gnocchi Rosé
Spicy and vegetarian. Potato dumplings, rosé sauce with garlic, basil, and cream.
Roasted Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Vegetarian. Full roasted chicken breast, butter, Parmesan, basil.
Fettuccine Alla Pesto & Prawns
Contains nuts. Sautéed prawns, creamy pesto, grated Grana Padano.
4 Cheese and Spinach Ravioli
Vegetarian. Four cheese and spinach stuffed in large ravioli, sautéed with Alfredo and Grana Padano.
Chicken Parmesan & Spaghetti Pomodoro
Full-size breaded chicken breast, mozzarella, and Parmesan crust, baked on spaghetti Pomodoro. A grande-size meal!

16" New World Italian American Style Pizza
6" Classic Cheese & Tomato New World Pizza
Vegetarian. Stanislaus vine-fresh tomato sauce with loads of mozzarella.
16" "IL CAPO" All Meat New World Pizza
Stanislaus vine-fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, ham, maple bacon, sliced and crumbled sausage.
16" Supreme Commander New World Pizza
Pizza with seven toppings. House-made tomato sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, maple bacon, sausage, green pepper, onions, mushrooms, olives.
16" Chicken Alla Alfredo New World Pizza
Famoso-style Alfredo, mozzarella, marinated chicken, maple bacon, green pepper, onions, mushrooms.
16" Bacon Double Cheese Pizza New World Pizza
Stanislaus vine-fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella, cheddar, meatballs, onions, bacon, and tomatoes.
16" Spicy Italian Ham & Pineapple New World Pizza
Spicy. Stanislaus vine-fresh tomato sauce, mozzarella, capicola, fresh pineapple.
16" Buffalo Chicken New World Pizza
Spicy. Buffalo sauce, mozzarella, buffalo marinated chicken, with a drizzle of parmesan dip.
16" Butter Chicken New World Pizza
Butter chicken sauce, mozzarella, marinated chicken, green peppers, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro.
16" Shahi Paneer New World Pizza
Vegetarian. Creamy butter sauce, mozzarella, marinated paneer, green peppers, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro.
16" Ultimate BBQ Meatfest New World Pizza
BBQ sauce, mozzarella, meatballs, maple bacon, onions, cheddar, tomatoes, and drizzled with more BBQ sauce.
16" El Greco New World Pizza
Italiano oil, mozzarella, marinated chicken, red peppers, mushrooms, and finished with fresh tomatoes and feta.

15"+ Grande Neapolitan Pizzas
15"+ Grande Margherita Pizza
Vegetarian. Fior-di-latte, fresh basil, Grana Padano, extra virgin olive oil. Make it plant-based at no extra charge.
15"+ Grande Abruzzo Pizza
Spicy. Topped with authentic Campania tomato sauce, Fior-di-latte, basil, Grana Padano, Italian sausage, soppressata (spicy salami), red onions, roasted mushrooms, fennel seeds, and Smoked Mozzarella.
15"+ Grande Vesuvio Pizza
Spicy. Topped with authentic Campania tomato sauce, Fior-di-latte, basil, Grana Padano, soppressata (spicy salami), and chili salt.
15"+ Grande Capricciosa Pizza
Topped with authentic Campania tomato sauce, Fior-di-latte, basil, Grana Padano, Italian ham, roasted mushrooms, artichokes, kalamata olives, and extra virgin olive oil.
15"+ Grande Siciliana Meat Lovers Pizza
Spicy. Topped with authentic Campania tomato sauce, Fior-di-latte, basil, Grana Padano, prosciutto, Italian sausage, Italian ham, and spicy capicola.
15"+ Grande Prosciutto Arugula Pizza
Fior-di-latte, basil, Parmesan, Grana Padano, prosciutto, arugula, lemon wedge.
15"+ Grande Quattro Formaggi Pizza
Vegetarian. Topped with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, Fior-di-latte, basil, Smoked Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Grana Padano, and lemon wedge.
15"+ Grande Primavera Pizza
Vegetarian. Topped with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, Fior-di-latte, Smoked Mozzarella, basil, roasted red peppers, artichokes, roasted mushrooms, kalamata olives, red onions, and Grana Padano. Make it plant-based at no extra charge.
15"+ Grande Cavoletti Pizza
Contains nuts. Topped with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, Fior-di-latte, oven-roasted Brussels sprouts, prosciutto crisps, Gorgonzola, dates, walnuts, and honey.
15"+ Grande Prawn Pesto Pizza
Contains nuts. Fior-di-latte, Ricotta, garlic citrus prawns, roasted garlic, red onions, sun-dried tomatoes, arugula, pesto, lemon wedge.
15"+ Grande Cheese & Pepperoni Lovers Pizza
Topped with authentic Campania tomato sauce, more Mozzarella, and even more pepperoni. Make it plant-based at no extra charge.
15"+ Grande Signature Famoso Hawaiian Pizza
Spicy. Rossa sauce, Fior-di-latte, spicy capicola, pancetta, smoked mozzarella, and fresh pineapple chunks.
15"+ Grande Sweet BBQ Chicken Pizza
Bourbon BBQ sauce, Fior-di-latte, Smoked Mozzarella, fire-roasted chicken, Roma tomatoes, red onions.
15"+ Grande Tuscan Forno Chicken Pizza
Contains nuts. Pesto, garlic and Italian seasonings, fior-di-latte, fire-roasted chicken, artichokes, roasted red peppers.

12" Regular Neapolitan Pizzas
12" Regular Margherita Pizza
Vegetarian. Fior-di-latte, fresh basil, grana padano, extra virgin olive oil. Make it plant-based at no extra charge.
12" Regular Abruzzo Pizza
Spicy. Topped with authentic Campania tomato sauce, Fior-di-latte, basil, Grana Padano, Italian sausage, soppressata (spicy salami), red onions, roasted mushrooms, fennel seeds, and Smoked Mozzarella.
12" Regular Vesuvio Pizza
Spicy. Topped with authentic Campania tomato sauce, Fior-di-latte, basil, Grana Padano, soppressata (spicy salami), and chili salt.
12" Regular Capricciosa Pizza
Topped with authentic Campania tomato sauce, Fior-di-latte, basil, Grana Padano, Italian ham, roasted mushrooms, artichokes, kalamata olives, and extra virgin olive oil.
12" Regular Siciliana Meat Lovers Pizza
Spicy. Topped with authentic Campania tomato sauce, Fior-di-latte, basil, Grana Padano, prosciutto, Italian sausage, Italian ham, and spicy capicola.
12" Regular Prosciutto Arugula Pizza
Fior-di-latte, basil, Parmesan, Grana Padano, prosciutto, arugula, lemon wedge.
12" Regular Quattro Formaggi Pizza
Vegetarian. Topped with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, Fior-di-latte, basil, Smoked Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Grana Padano, lemon wedge.
12" Regular Primavera Pizza
Vegetarian. Topped with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, Fior-di-latte, Smoked Mozzarella, basil, roasted red peppers, artichokes, roasted mushrooms, kalamata olives, red onions, and Grana Padano. Make it plant-based at no extra charge.
12" Regular Cavoletti Pizza
Contains nuts. Topped with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, Fior-di-latte, oven-roasted Brussels sprouts, prosciutto crisps, Gorgonzola, dates, walnuts, and honey.
12" Regular Prawn Pesto Pizza
Contains nuts. Fior-di-latte, Ricotta, garlic citrus prawns, roasted garlic, red onions, sun-dried tomatoes, arugula, pesto, lemon wedge.
12" Regular Cheese & Pepperoni Lovers Pizza
Topped with Authentic Campania Tomato Sauce, More Mozzarella, and Even More Pepperoni. Make It Plant-based at No Extra Charge.
12" Regular Signature Famoso Hawaiian Pizza
Spicy. Rossa sauce, Fior-di-latte, spicy capicola, pancetta, smoked mozzarella, and fresh pineapple chunks.
12" Regular Sweet BBQ Chicken Pizza
Bourbon BBQ sauce, Fior-di-latte, Smoked Mozzarella, fire-roasted chicken, Roma tomatoes, red onions.
12" Regular Tuscan Forno Chicken Pizza
Contains nuts. Pesto, garlic and Italian seasonings, fior-di-latte, fire-roasted chicken, artichokes, roasted red peppers.

8" Small Neapolitan Pizzetta Combos
8" Small Margherita Pizzetta Combo
Vegetarian. Fior-di-latte, fresh basil, grana padano, extra virgin olive oil.
8" Small Abruzzo Pizzetta Combo
Spicy. Topped with authentic Campania tomato sauce, Fior-di-latte, basil, Grana Padano, Italian sausage, soppressata (spicy salami), red onions, roasted mushrooms, fennel seeds, and Smoked Mozzarella.
8" Small Vesuvio Pizzetta Combo
Spicy. Topped with authentic campania tomato sauce, fior-di-latte, basil, grana padano, soppressata (spicy salami), and chili salt.
8" Small Capricciosa Pizzetta Combo
Topped with authentic Campania tomato sauce, Fior-di-latte, basil, Grana Padano, Italian ham, roasted mushrooms, artichokes, kalamata olives, and extra virgin olive oil.
8" Small Siciliana Meat Lovers Pizzetta Combo
Spicy. Topped with authentic Campania tomato sauce, Fior-di-latte, basil, Grana Padano, prosciutto, Italian sausage, Italian ham, and spicy capicola.
8" Small Prosciutto Arugula Pizzetta Combo
Fior-di-latte, basil, Parmesan, Grana Padano, prosciutto, arugula, lemon wedge.
8" Small Quattro Formaggi Pizzetta Combo
Vegetarian. Topped with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, Fior-di-latte, basil, Smoked Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Grana Padano, and lemon wedge.
8" Small Primavera Pizzetta Combo
Vegetarian. Topped with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, Fior-di-latte, Smoked Mozzarella, basil, roasted red peppers, artichokes, roasted mushrooms, kalamata olives, red onions, and Grana Padano.
8" Small Cavoletti Pizzetta Combo
Contains Nuts. Topped with extra virgin olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning, Fior-di-latte, oven-roasted Brussels sprouts, prosciutto crisps, Gorgonzola, dates, walnuts, and honey.
8" Small Prawn Pesto Pizzetta Combo
Contains nuts. Fior-di-latte, Ricotta, garlic citrus prawns, roasted garlic, red onions, sun-dried tomatoes, arugula, pesto, lemon wedge.
8" Small Cheese & Pepperoni Lovers Pizzetta Combo
Topped with authentic Campania tomato sauce, more Mozzarella, and even more pepperoni.
8" Small Signature Famoso Hawaiian Pizzetta Combo
Spicy. Rossa sauce, Fior-di-latte, spicy capicola, pancetta, Smoked Mozzarella, fresh pineapple chunks.
8" Small Sweet BBQ Chicken Pizzetta Combo
Bourbon BBQ sauce, Fior-di-latte, Smoked Mozzarella, fire-roasted chicken, Roma tomatoes, red onions.
8" Small Tuscan Forno Chicken Pizzetta Combo
Contains nuts. Pesto, garlic and Italian seasonings, Fior-di-latte, fire-roasted chicken, artichokes, roasted red peppers.

Create-Your-Own Pizzas
15 " Grande Create-your-own Neapolitan Pizza
Choose your base sauce and toppings. Includes mozzarella.
12" Regular Create-Your-Own Neapolitan Pizza
Choose your crust, base sauce, and toppings. Includes fior-di-latte (fresh mozzarella).
8" Small Create-your-own Neapolitan Pizzetta
Choose your crust, base sauce, and toppings. Includes fior-di-latte (fresh mozzarella).

Kids' Menu
Kids' Fettuccine Alfredo Pasta
A rich Italian favorite made Famoso-style with cream and butter mixed with Parmesan. Served with garlic toast.
Kids' 8" Margherita Pizzetta
Campania tomato sauce, fior-di-latte, fresh basil, grana padano, and extra virgin olive oil. Comes with a scoop of gelato or sorbetto.
Kids' 8" Cheese Pizzetta
Campania tomato sauce, Mozzarella.
Kids' 8" Pepperoni Pizzetta
Campania tomato sauce, Mozzarella, pepperoni.
Kids' 8" Ham + Pineapple Pizzetta
Campania tomato sauce, Mozzarella, Italian ham, pineapple.
Kids' Spaghetti Pomodoro Pasta
Authentico Pomodoro sauce, basil, Grana Padano, grilled garlic toast.
Kids' Mac and Cheese
Vegetarian. Their made in-house creamy macaroni and cheese served with garlic bread.

Extras
Dip
Garlic Flatbread (1 Pc)
Crisp, oven-baked flatbread.

Desserts
Carmela's Tiramisu
Made in-house from a traditional family recipe. A layered Italian dessert with delicate ladyfingers dipped in espresso liqueur, mascarpone cheese,.
Cheesecake
Rich and creamy NY cheesecake topped with strawberry or mixed berry topping, fresh whipped cream, and a wafer. Perfect for sharing...or not!!!
Nutella Pizzetta (7")
Famoso's hand-stretched 00' dough, filled with creamy Nutella, folded calzone-style, oven-baked to perfection, and dusted with cinnamon sugar. Served with fresh whipped cream.
Nutella Pizza (12")
Famoso's hand-stretched 00' dough, filled with creamy Nutella, folded calzone-style, oven-baked to perfection, and dusted with cinnamon sugar. Served with fresh whipped cream.
Gelato
Limon Sorbetto (Dairy & Fat Free)
Dolce & Banana
Oven-roasted bananas coated with caramelized brown sugar, crushed pecans, caramel sauce, and vanilla bean gelato.

Beverages
Italian Soda (330 Ml)
San Pellegrino sparkling fruit beverage, choose from assorted flavors.
San Pellegrino (750 Ml)
Sparkling San Pellegrino water.
Bottled Water (591 Ml)
A bottle of refreshing Aquafina water.
Canned Pop (355 Ml)
Choose your favorite soda flavor.
Pure Leaf Lemon Iced Tea (547 Ml)
Add an iced tea to your order.

Craft + Domestic Beer and Cider
Bud Light (1 X 341 Ml)
(4.0% abv).
Glutenberg Blonde (1 X 473 Ml)
(5.0% abv) gluten free.
Rock Creek Dry Cider (1 X 355 Ml)
(5.5% abv).

Import
Stella Artois (Bottle) (1 X 330 Ml)
(5.0% abv).
Corona (Bottle) (1 X 330 Ml)
(4.6% abv).
Birra Moretti (Bottle) (1 X 330 Ml)
(4.6% abv).
Becks Non-alcoholic (Bottle) (330 Ml)
(Non-alcoholic).

Red Wine
Toscolo Chianti - Tuscany, Italy (1 X 750 Ml)
(13.0% abv) 100% sangiovese. Brilliant ruby in color, supple, fruity, and flavorful on the palate, with an appealing balance.
Open Merlot - Niagara Peninsula, Ontario (1 X 750 Ml)
(13.0% abv) dry medium clear ruby red with ripe fruit flavor of cherry, blackberry, plum, and vanilla.
Frank Hellwig Shiraz Grenache - South Australia, Australia (1 X 750 Ml)
Supremus Toscana Super Tuscan - Tuscany, Italy (1 X 750 Ml)
(14.0% abv) 75% sangiovese, 15% merlot, and 10% cabernet sauvignon.the bouquet is intense and persistent with nuances of violet, red berries, cherries, toasted vanilla, leather notes, and hints of chocolate. Velvety tannins with a long, lingering finish.

White Wine
Open Sauvignon Blanc - Niagara Peninsula, Ontario (1 X 750 Ml)
(13.0% ABV) Light and refreshing with tastes of pear, kiwi, and passion fruit.
Lagaria Pinot Grigio - Trentino, Italy (1 X 750 Ml)
(12.5% ABV) Aromatic floral and fruity aromas of apple, apricot, and pear. Medium-bodied, with refreshing fruit, distinct character, and balance.
Wittmann 100 Hills Riesling Trocken - Rheinhessen, Germany (1 X 750 Ml)
(12.0% ABV) Dry and elegant, defined by its lively acidity, marked minerality with playful freshness redolent of melon, citrus, and pineapple.
Two Tradesmen Chardonnay - California, Usa (1 X 750 Ml)
(14.2% abv) bright aromas of citrus, ginger, and pear greet your nose. A creamy mouthfeel along with complex flavors of vanilla, pineapple, and mango on the palate.

Rosé
Bollini Rosato - Trentino, Italy (1 X 750 Ml)
(12.5% abv) fruity and floral on the nose, with hints of peach and acacia blossoms. Dry and delicate on the palate, well balanced, with pleasant fresh notes.

Sparkling
Ruffino Prosecco Doc (1 X 750 Ml)
(11.0% ABV).

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Recent Reviews

As Italian I totally approve this restaurant!
We came here for my birthday and Aimy was so nice and friendly and took amazing care of us! It worth coming just for the treatment. But food doesn’t disappoint either! We god bruschetta and Mediterranean rolls, that were delicious. Quattro formaggi was so tasty and primavera was really good too but was missing a little bit of salt and maybe a splash of balsamic cream.
Plus because it was my birthday, Aimy surprised...
August 2025
Last night was our very first date and we decided to go to Famoso in Red Deer. Honestly, the restaurant was spotless which already gave a really good vibe (a clean place is always a win).

Our server was Sherry and funny enough, she came highly recommended by my mom who was there last week, so we were excited to have her. From the second we sat down, she made things easy. She let us know the nightly specials right away, and since we weren’t sure what we wanted...
August 2025
Sorry for posting this a little late, I meant to write it Saturday night but got busy with the guys. My soccer team and I went to Famoso and we honestly had a great experience. There was a bit of a wait since the kitchen was working through a big takeout order, but our server, Cheri, really made the difference. She was on top of everything from the start, she was attentive, friendly, and she explained things clearly so we knew what was going on. She had that perfect balance of...
August 2025

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Famoso Italian Pizzeria - Red Deer

5016 51 Ave Unit B, Red Deer, AB T4N 4H5
(587) 273-3744