Our Story

In 1946, World War II veterans Nello Silvestrini and Leonard (Bob) Scalcucci opened the Riverside Bar in their hometown of Iron River, Michigan. After a short while they introduced a pizza menu, developing their own distinctive recipe, which became popular and continues to be served today.

More than 40 years on, in 1988, the Fritz family acquired what had become known as Riverside Bar and Pizzeria. Today, Tom and Susan Fritz carry on the Riverside tradition. They bake each pie in stone deck ovens for a crispy cracker crust. This is pizza approved across generations and celebrated throughout the Upper Peninsula.

In 2023 Riverside Pizzeria expanded for the first time -- into Wisconsin. Bringing the quality and award winning taste of Riverside Pizza to Green Bay.

Stop by either location to enjoy our zesty thin crust pizza, local craft beers and a winning community atmosphere.