Dominick Calacino and his family saw a vision in the
early 1930’s. They purchased the property located in
Calloway Heights for $15,500 and built the building
where Calacino’s currently stands. In 1934, Beckley’s
first pizzeria was opened and it remained opened until
Dominick passed away in January 2000.
Calacino’s soon became one of
Beckley’s hottest spots as a hangout for high school and
college students where they socialized over pizzas and
danced to jukebox music. For generations, Dominick
served his home made pizza pie to hundreds of young and
old people alike. “Youngsters” enjoyed coming to
Calacino’s not only for the best pizza in town, but also
to listen to stories of times past. On the back side of
a decades-old postcard featuring the Calacino’s
building, it says, “There are more marriages made at the
Calacino’s than in Heaven.” The tradition that started
in 1934 by the Calacino’s was one that Dominick refined
to perfection over the 66 years of service to his
Beckley patrons.
As the new owners of Calacino’s,
we would like to continue the tradition that started in 1934. Thank you for
choosing Calacino’s Pizzeria and becoming a part of our
tradition.
