Carmelo's Roman Delight

As an Italian Immigrant coming to America in 1966, Filippo Valenti had a dream of owning his own business some day. 1968 was the year my father tried his hand at making pizza. This pizzeria, owned by a family member, was located in Manhattan near what is now know as Madison Square Garden. He learned many valuable lessons in the pizzeria such as quality control; handling of staff and respecting guests; and the daily preparation pizza dough and sauce!

In 1972, Filippo decided it was time for him to move on. He had his own family and two little boys, Vito and Carmelo. He purchased the Roman Delight Restaurant (A Pizzeria & Italian style Restaurant) in the Horsham, Pa. area. With his tireless efforts and strong will, he made his first business a huge success!

My father’s forward thinking on expanding the everyday pizzeria business into his own personal kitchen, helped him succeed. He brought with him from the old country a hard work ethic and secret recipes, which my brother and I continue to carry on. Filippo Valenti had many more journeys. He branched out into Pottsville, Pa. in the mid 1970s and then to Schuylkill Haven, Pa. in the early 1980s.

My own journey began in 1997 when my father helped me get into my own restaurant in the Orwigsburg, Pa. area. My goal today is to continue to serve the traditional Italian food, in a warm and friendly atmosphere, at an affordable price. That is the only way my father would have it!


Carmelo Valenti ~ Owner