Three new dining concepts are coming to downtown Phoenix.
Pizzanista!, Hero, and Bar Saint Bruno are all opening in early 2026. According to KTAR News, Vivili Hospitality, the group behind the projects, invested $4 million to build the two restaurants and bar on Roosevelt Row near First and Portland Streets. All three concepts are currently under construction.
Pizzanista!, located at 1029 N. First Street, is a Los Angeles-born concept, will serve Sicilian pies and slices such as the “Meat Jesus” (red sauce, mozzarella, fresh mozzarella pearls, cup & crisp pepperoni, local Italian sausage, and thick cut bacon), and the “North Shore” (ed sauce, mozzarella, fresh mozzarella pearls, thick-cut bacon, fresh-cut pineapple, and grana padano). On Sundays only, customers can order a special Macaroni and Cheese pizza.
Bar Saint Bruno will be located directly behind Pizzanista! and will offer late-night cocktails.
Finally, Hero, located at 1030 N First Street, will serve pastas made from scratch paired with craft cocktails, according to its website.
Led by Skyler Reeves, Prescott-based Vivili Hospitality Group is the name behind The Barley Hound, Roses’s Pizzeria, Taco Don’s, and La Planchada. The company’s core values are taking pride in work, treating others with respect, and having fun. The company was named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the country by Inc. 5000
