D’Andrea’s Pizza Closes Caroline Street Shop
A rendering for the proposed development on Caroline Street that would replace D’Andrea’s,
provided to the city in late February.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — After 18 years in business, a popular pizza shop on Caroline Street has closed its doors.
D’Andrea’s Pizza Owner Rory Wilson confirmed in a video message posted to Facebook that he had sold his building at 33 Caroline Street and that his shop would close at 5 p.m. on May 7.
“I just wanted to say it wasn’t an easy decision, but it’s a decision I felt I wanted to make for my family and for myself,” Wilson said. “For the first time in a long time, I’m struggling to find words that I want to say here but I am so thankful and so blessed that I had this opportunity.”
All D’Andrea’s Pizza operations, including deliveries to Saratoga customers, will now take place at the company’s northern location at 654 Saratoga Road in Wilton, which Wilson said may soon expand its menu.
The closure comes on the heels of a proposal to build a mixed-used development at 33-35 Caroline Street. If all goes according to plan, the new structure would include commercial space on the ground floor and condominiums on the upper floors. The building that used to house D’Andrea’s would be demolished, along with the Union Coachworks structure at 35 Caroline.
D’Andrea’s Pizza at 33 Caroline Street. Image via Google Maps.
Wilson’s video message about closing the shop led to an outpouring of tributes to the late-night pizza joint.
“End of an era,” wrote one commenter. “Glad I got the opportunity to stop in last year for one last slice; Caroline St. won’t be the same without you.”
“Thank you for everything you have done over the years for this community with all of your donations and fundraisers and just offering quality food at great prices,” wrote another.
“Wow,” Wilson responded to the messages. “I am so humbled and blessed by all the beautiful things written about us these past few days. It has been an adjustment and will continue to be an adjustment. Thankfully I have so many wonderful people by my side…Here is to many more years and thank you again for all the love and support. I am forever grateful.”