About Us

Spice Odyssey

A Culinary Journey

The tireless work of Michael and his team at Pepperoni Grill has helped create a warm, inviting environment that has become a “second home” for their customers. Over time, the restaurant has formed trusted catering partnerships with local schools, religious centers, sporting teams, and community organizations. By creating a space where customers can share their love of all things Italian, Pepperoni Grill has been immensely fortunate to have been a part of many special moments, which capture the spirit of our mission–to welcome our customers home–and we strive to provide the highest level of service every day, every time.

Our Mission

Our mission is to serve authentic, high-quality Italian-American dishes made from fresh ingredients in a friendly, neighborhood-focused atmosphere. We aim to preserve traditional culinary techniques while also adapting to modern consumer preferences. Pepperoni Grill Pizza strives to create a welcoming environment where every guest feels like family.

Our community

Pepperoni Grill is proud to be part of the Coral Springs and Merritt Island family. We support our schools, collaborate with local artists and musicians, and host special events like Give-Back Nights, senior socials, and family fundraisers. To us, community is everything — and we're here to serve. We’re not just keeping old traditions alive — we’re making new memories every day.

Behind the story

Where the journey start

Established in 1999, Pepperoni Grill has been committed to serving Italian American Culinary Excellence to its customers for over 26 years. The restaurant was founded by Michael Weingard, of the Culinary Institute of America’s Class of 1993. While he was professionally trained at the Culinary Institute, Michael simultaneously completed an externship working under Chef Mark Peel and Michelin-starred Chef and James Beard Award-winner Nancy Silverton at their restaurant, Campanile, in Los Angeles, California. After completing his culinary schooling, he spent a year in Florence, Italy, to further deepen his studies. Upon returning to the United States, he collaborated on a business venture in Virginia Beach with his mentor and cousin, Tony D’Silvestro, developing Ynot Pizza, which evolved into the franchise known throughout Virginia today as Ynot Italian. After 5 years at Ynot Pizza, Michael moved to Coral Springs, Florida, to help with the creation and development of Pepperoni Grill, which has become a staple restaurant in the Coral Springs cuisine across two decades. While crafting the spirit of Pepperoni Grill, Michael combined family traditions–such as his grandmother’s pasta fagioli, lasagna, and marinara sauce, and recipes of his own invention, such as mushroom soup and pepperoni sticks—he has poured his breadth of culinary expertise and restaurant experience into this restaurant.

Creating a menu story

The Mashroom Soup

The Mushroom Soup, a fan-favorite soup of the day for 26 years, was created by Michael as a result of a happy accident.

In a stroke of genius, he chose to substitute portobello mushrooms in a broccoli soup recipe; What he initially thought might have been a mistake birthed a creamy and delicious, one-of-a-kind soup. To place the legacy of this soup into perspective: to this day, customers leave their phone numbers with our staff to be notified when the mushroom soup is our soup du jour. It’ll be your lucky day if the mushroom soup is available upon ordering, as it is a must-try!
Michael brings the tastes of his hometown, Philadelphia—a melting pot for food lovers to the plate at Pepperoni Grill in the Pepperoni Sticks. Made fresh daily, Pepperoni Sticks are served in orders of 3 or 6, offering a tasty twist on a bread stick as it is stuffed with pepperoni.

Grandma's Recipes

Michael welcomes our customers home in the way he knows best: by cooking his grandma’s recipes to invite them to the tastes of his favorite Italian kitchen.

His grandmother’s lasagna has been a favorite among his family for decades, and this love has been extended to his customers. A recipe, passed down to Michael through generations, originates from Calabria, Italy, where his family line is from. With accents of authentic Italian flavors, the layers of sausage and cheeses are delicately compiled to form an irresistible dish of Italian glory.
The marinara sauce is the pinnacle of our menu, as a supporting base for dozens of menu items, including our mozzarella sticks, pasta dishes, and even our pizzas. The sauce is another recipe from Michael’s grandmother’s kitchen, and delivers the experience of authenticity in every bite, no matter the dish it complements.
The pasta fagioli soup holds a permanent spot on our soup menu, offering a comforting side option that makes ordering feel at home. The soup was a classic in Michael’s household, cooked by his mother and grandmother. The medley of beans, carrots, onions, celery, bacon, and pasta provides a hearty and balanced soup that pairs well with any of our entrees.

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