LA TRADIZIONE
A family story.
Still unfolding.
From Sicily to Illinois to Boise, good food has always brought the family together.
OUR ROOTS
Just like Nonna
used to make.
In 1969, Tony’s grandparents and father opened Sorrento’s Pizzeria in Lincoln, Illinois, after immigrating from Sicily. Tony grew up working there, surrounded by family cooking and traditions.
Tony and Emma moved to Boise in 2022 with The Tony Cannoli Cart and Just BEE Acai. Sharing Sicilian cannoli with their new community helped inspire a permanent shop.
In 2024, they named Caffè Sorrento in honor of the family’s Illinois pizzeria. Today, Tony, Emma and Carmela continue that legacy in their own way.
With love, Tony & Emma
MORE FROM THE FAMILY ALBUM
The faces behind
the tradition.
A few favorite moments from the family, the kitchen and the journey to Caffè Sorrento.
The family pizzeria
Sorrento’s opens in Lincoln, Illinois.
A move to Boise
A new community, and the Tony Cannoli Cart.
Caffè Sorrento
A new home for a family tradition.
A LITTLE BIT OF ITALY ON STATE STREET.