History
Domenico's is one of the first restaurants to serve pizza in California. In 1954, Domenico and Beverly Spano opened Domenico's in the Belmont Shore area of Long Beach. With a simple menu consisting primarily of made-from-scratch pizzas and the now famous house salad, Domenico and Beverly introduced their Italian far to the Long Beach locals.
Domenico with Wilson High Students Circa 1958.
Before long the ground sausage, ground pepperoni pizzas, and the creamy garlic salad dressing became Belmont Shore traditions. Dom and Beverly soon opened Domenico's locations in North Long Beach, Lakewood, Hawaiian Gardens, and Santa Ana. In the mid sixties, the original Domenico's was purchased by Craig Kenyon. The original restaurant expanded its dining room, and eventually the other four locations closed. In 2004, 12 years after Craigs passing, Rochelle Kenyon retired, and the restaurant came under its current ownership.
Proprietor Mike Rhodes continues the traditions that have become synonymous with Domenico's. The original recipes are still being followed, and its business has grown to new heights. The menu now also includes many Italian classics, such as lasagna, veal parmesan, chicken alfredo, and much, much more.