About us

Mario Pirone came to the United States on October 30, 1971, his sixteenth birthday. Mario and his parents moved to Princeton, New Jersey where he attended one year of public High School helping him to learn the English language. While attending school he held down two part-time jobs, one in a fish/meat market and the other a dishwasher in an Italian Restaurant. This is where his talent started.

He started as the dishwasher and moved up the ranks to busboy, waiter and maitre'd! At twenty one he opened his own restaurant, but his first attempt wasn't successful, it was soon closed down and Mario went back to the drawing board and started over with a partner in Ocean County. That restaurant was a success and after years there, Mario ventured out on his own again and this time was the right time and the right restaurant, which is known as Pirone's. Mario has created an Italian Family Restaurant with his own personal touches. The farm boy from Pettoranello di Molise, Italy turned into a great restaurant entrepreneur and has had many successful years here in South Jersey. Mario's son, Mario Gaetano Pirone, is following in his foot steps and will be joining his father in creating the best dining experience in South Jersey.