Mozzarella Fellas in Winston-Salem opened its doors on April 7, 2016. Darrell Coltrane and Brian Ricciardi chose 336 Summit Square Blvd in North Winston Salem as home for their culinary venture. With a clear vision on creating a comfortable dining space, and fresh quality Italian fare that gives the feel of grandmas kitchen. 

Coltrane and Ricciardi joined forces 8 years prior and worked their way up the ranks in a 14 unit family owned pizzeria chain. After countless nights speaking of branching off and creating their own brand, opportunity presented itself. Together they founded Mozzarella Fellas- a restaurant that would embody their experiences, traditions, and passion for food. Each menu item would be served using only the freshest ingredients and attention to detail. 

Brian Ricciardi

Brian, a native New Yorker, was raised in a traditional Italian family. He learned about classic Italian food from his grandmother, and grew up appreciating the way his family came together over meals. The joy of gathering around food and appreciating one another's company is the passion behind Brian's ten years in the restaurant industry. 

Darrell Coltrane

Darrell learned his love for Italian cooking from a childhood in Sicily, where fresh ingredients, quality meals, and a strong work ethic were the normal way of life. From the age of fifteen, he's known that his place in life was in the kitchen, sharing his passion for food with everyone he can.