Since the 1940s, the Mancini family has been centering every holiday, gathering, and tradition around one thing – food. Our recipes have been created, perfected, and passed down through the generations.

The youngest of six, Rick Mancini was eight years old when his father said to his mother, “When that one can see over the counter, your job is done.” Rick then started making pizzas for himself after school. Grandpa Mancini would always bring ten dough balls to keep in the refrigerator to make pizza during the week. Sometimes, pizza was Sunday dinner with Grandpa and Grandma Mancini in attendance. The two of them created this dough recipe in 1953 for Rick’s uncle’s bar, The Green Lantern. We still use the same dough recipe today!

In spring of 2018, Rick started Mancini’s in a gas station and built the company into the establishment we are now – Mancini’s Kitchen. In January 2023, Rick passed down ownership to us – his daughter, Hannah, and niece, Lauren.

We are beyond inspired and motivated to continue the restaurant tradition he created for us. As two young women leading a local business, we love being a part of downtown South Lyon, and are honored to serve this wonderful community. We are very excited to share all the food and traditions we have been taught throughout our whole lives!