Emporium Pasto & Pizzas
Our Story
Four decades of Italian tradition in the heart of Ceará
The Pasto & Pizzas you know today was crafted from a blend of homemade pastas, original sauces, and the rich experiences of its founder, Valdemir Alencar Feitoza: a dash of working as a waiter, a little more running his own restaurant, Marco Polo Pizza Bar in São Paulo, and a generous helping of collaboration with Italian chef Dom Ruggero.
It all began back in 1985. Today, Pasto & Pizzas has locations in Fortaleza, Eusébio and Juazeiro do Norte — and beyond offering a remarkable all-you-can-eat pasta and pizza experience, the restaurant has become a place with many reasons to visit and enjoy without restraint.
"Healthy, quality food is our reference."
— Valdemir Alencar Feitoza, fundador
Pasto & Pizzas offers one of the most complete and wholesome self-service lunches in the city, prepared with fresh ingredients for guests seeking balanced, healthy meals. Vegan dishes and an organic salad buffet are available every day.
Whether you're after a memorable gastronomic experience, a family gathering, a romantic dinner, or happy hour with friends — you won't be disappointed.
Ciao, ci vediamo.
A journey of flavor
Where it all began
Valdemir Alencar Feitoza opens Pasto & Pizzas in Fortaleza at the Dom Luís location. With recipes developed alongside Italian chef Dom Ruggero and fresh daily-made pastas, the restaurant quickly becomes a city landmark.
Growth in Fortaleza
The success of the first location inspires the opening of new restaurants across different neighborhoods of Fortaleza, bringing Italian flavors to more families in Ceará.
Reaching the interior
Pasto & Pizzas expands its reach to Juazeiro do Norte, bringing the tradition of house-made pastas and pizzas to the Cariri region of Ceará.
The Emporium is born
With 32 years of history, Pasto & Pizzas opens its first Emporium: a complete gastronomic experience bringing together restaurant, artisan bakery, café, patisserie, and much more under one roof.
40 years of tradition
We celebrate four decades of fresh pastas, house-made pizzas, and unforgettable moments. A love story with Italian gastronomy that keeps being written.
Our values
Authenticity
Original recipes developed with chef Dom Ruggero and refined over 40 years, honoring the essence of classic Italian cuisine.
Tradition
Pastas made every single day, from-scratch sauces, and an unwavering commitment to quality that has guided us since 1985.
Quality
Carefully selected ingredients, including organic produce whenever possible, to offer the very best in flavor and wellbeing every visit.