Iconic Italian Ice Business Opening In Downtown Milford

MILFORD, CT — Here is some 'sweet news' for Milford and nearby communities. Micalizzi’s Italian Ice is opening a new location at the site of the former downtown Subway restaurant at 1 River St. in mid-May, reports the New Haven Register.

The legendary business is headquartered in Bridgeport and the Milford owners are Jay Piccirillo, owner of Micalizzi’s Italian Ice, and Alex, John and Rick Vazzano, and Vincent Pezzella.

The well-known Italian Ice is sold throughout the state in grocery stores and restaurants, the Register reports.

The Milford location will include 12 flavors of Italian ice, ice cream, cookies, pies, and much more. You can visit their full extensive menu here. The family business began in 1937.

The news was greeted with major enthusiasm. One person wrote on social media, "Simply the best, those Milfordites are about to see what they been missing. Congratulations!! All the best."

One reviewer posted, "The Italian ice is the best. The only place to get it. I’ve been there over 40 years. We love it." Another reviewer said, "There is no other product that comes close to quality and taste as Micalizzi’s! Family friendly and it never disappoints!"

The Legacy continues

If you're not familiar with the Micalizzi legacy, their website shares a lot of history. In the 1940s and 50s original owner Sal Micalizzi opened his first shop in Success Park.

"His distinctive, gourmet Italian Ice and Ice Cream grabbed the attention of many locals who became loyal customers," the Micalizzi’s Italian Ice website states.

Several decades later, Andy Piccirillo got involved with the business and later became its owner in 1983, but he died of cancer in 1984. Andy's wife, Lucille, took over the business, and later their son, Jay, significantly grew the business and took over.

"The Piccirillo family and Micalizzi’s has donated to hundreds of charities and organizations and is a large integral part of the Bridgeport community," according to their website. "Micalizzi’s has become a landmark business in Bridgeport and now as the Piccirillo family celebrates 40, years they will continue to carry on Andy’s legacy to serve the community and deliver the sensational flavors that have caught the hearts and taste buds of thousands each and every summer!"

>>>Read the full New Haven Register story here.