Our Story
As our locals know, Fenicci's of Hershey is a restaurant that is deeply embedded in the history of the town of Hershey.
Since 1935, under the DeAngelis name, the doors to the restaurant have been open for great food and fun times with family and friends. Mr. Reese actually had one of his first candy factories in the basement of this very building and our Veranda Room was Hershey's most respected Jewelry Store, Erwin's, until 1988.
We are proud to carry on the legacy of two remarkable families—the DeAngelis family and the Fenice family—who laid the foundation for what Fenicci’s of Hershey is today. As the oldest freestanding restaurant in Hershey, established in 1935, tradition is at the heart of everything we do.
Our sauces are still made from the original Italian recipes brought over generations ago, preserving the rich, authentic flavors that define our menu. And when it comes to comfort food, we proudly serve what we believe is one of the best homemade lasagnas around—though we’ll admit, Mom’s might still have us beat!
While tradition guides us, we’re always finding ways to keep things fresh and exciting at Fenicci’s. We host regular events and promotions, and we're open for lunch with favorites from our original menu, including the beloved DeAngelis Meatball Sub and our iconic Upside Down Pizza—the first pizza ever served in Hershey, dating back to 1947.
Live music by local artists has become a Friday and Saturday night favorite, adding to our welcoming atmosphere. We've also expanded our private catering services both on- and off-site, and introduced elegant French doors in our dining room to offer a more intimate setting for private parties and special occasions.
I came to the area as the General Manager of the Marriott, now the Sheraton Hotel. Hospitality, good friends, family, and delicious food are my passions. Hershey and Penn State Children‘s Hospital, especially Children's Miracle Network, are my other great passions. Over the past 15 years, we were able to raise over $400,000 to help the hospital and the kids of our community. Ask me one day about the Guinness World Record I hold for the most roller coasters traveled in 24 hours where all of the proceeds benefited CMN!
It is really a great honor and pleasure to serve you at Fenicci's of Hershey. We view ourselves not just as a restaurant but an extension of our home to you. So kick back, laugh, relax and enjoy dinner in our house tonight!
