Amore Pizzeria opens in Ladd

Frankie Alfano to run new restaurant

May 09, 2025 at 2:23 am CDT

Ladd officials welcome Amore Pizzeria to town. (Ashley Oliver)

Ladd welcomed Amore Pizzeria to town.

The Alfano name is no stranger to the community. Now, the next generation, Frankie Alfano, is bringing his own flavor to the restaurant at 105 N. Main Ave.

Call 815-894-4524 to reach the business. If the line is busy, the owners said customers can stop in to place orders.

Derek Barichello

Derek Barichello is the news editor for The Times in Ottawa and NewsTribune in La Salle, part of Shaw Local News Network, covering La Salle, Bureau and Putnam counties. He covers local and breaking news in the areas of government, education, business and crime and courts, among others.