Monroe Pizzeria & Eatery

About Us

My name is Kurt Duel, and I was born and raised in Hilton, New York. My wife, Elizabeth, and I moved to Monroe, Georgia, two years ago to slow down and enjoy the luxury of good weather and southern living. I worked at Kodak for 15 years and volunteered at the Hilton fire and ambulance department. I’ve owned two pizzerias in my day and co-owned a BBQ restaurant with my daughter-in-law, LaToya Roberts. My wife and I aimed to get our grandchildren down here and set them up for success. So, while exploring downtown Monroe, I came across Little Italy, which was closed and for sale. After speaking with my family and toying with the idea of opening another pizza spot, getting them on board didn’t take much. I talked to the previous owner, Joe, and decided to buy this location while keeping the same great recipes everyone has enjoyed for many years. My family moved down here in June to get the process going of opening up to the public. We bring many years of customer service experience and have been in the food industry for over 25 years! We brought back Charles Donovan, a fan favorite who managed the original Little Italy for 10 years. We’re also bringing on my son-in-law, Joe Lewis, who’s been making pizzas for over 23 years. My daughter-in-law, LaToya, will be our GM and make delicious new and old recipes. The community has been amazing with their support and inquiring about the latest and improved space.

We look forward to getting to know everyone and putting out amazing food for years.