One of Fresno’s most highly anticipated restaurants is open.

Annesso Pizzeria officially opened to the public at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Fresno, after a soft opening that had photos circulating all over social media.

It’s the newest restaurant by the Pardini family, which also owns the Annex Kitchen. For an in-depth look at what’s on the menu and why owner Jimmy Pardini decided to open a different style of restaurant, check out The Fresno Bee’s previous story.

If you just want to go and are looking for the basics, here’s what you need to know:

• It’s in the shopping center at Friant Road and Fresno Street, near Trader Joe’s, at 8484 N. Friant Road.
• It’s all about pizza, with 12-inch pies designed to be shared making up most of the menu.
• The menu is online here.
• Annesso is Italian for Annex.
• It has a big cocktail bar and full cocktail menu, plus with wine and beer. The bar seats at least 17 people.
• It’s open for lunch and dinner every day but Sunday (when it’s closed). Exact hours are still being worked out, but it opens at 11 a.m. and closes sometime between 9:30 p.m. and 11 p.m., depending upon the day.
• Reservations can be made by calling 559-981-8995 or online at www.annessopizzeria.com.
• Delivery and takeout isn’t happening just yet, but will be soon.

This story was originally published July 28, 2021 at 12:08 PM.

Bethany Clough

The Fresno Bee

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Bethany Clough covers restaurants and retail for The Fresno Bee. A reporter for more than 20 years, she now works to answer readers’ questions about business openings, closings and other business news. She has a degree in journalism from Syracuse University and her last name is pronounced Cluff.