LowBrow Pizza to Open in Bonita Springs in December
The popular Naples-based pizzeria is expanding with a new 5,000-square-foot space in the MidTown at Bonita development.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Italian Food
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LowBrow Pizza is set to debut its second location in Bonita Springs in late December 2026. The expansion follows the Naples-based restaurant's recognition as the best pizza in Collier County in 2025.
Why it matters
The new restaurant will offer more capacity for the brand, which previously gained national attention when its Maggie pizza received a 7.1 rating from Dave Portnoy in 2021.
The new location spans nearly 5,000 square feet and features a Marra Forni RT 150 oven, which was installed by removing a wall. Signature wood-fired pies at the restaurant typically measure 12 to 13 inches.
The players
Antonio Longobardo
He is the owner of LowBrow Pizza and Beer and acquired the original Naples location in 2024.
Dave Portnoy
He is a media personality known for his popular video reviews of pizza establishments across the United States.
LowBrow Pizza and Beer
This pizzeria is a recognized establishment in Collier County known for its wood-fired pizza offerings.
The details
Owner Antonio Longobardo, who purchased the original Naples restaurant in August 2024, is currently staffing the new location. The restaurant recently concluded hiring events held on November 1-2, 2026, to prepare for its late December debut.
Timeline
2021: Dave Portnoy rated the Maggie pizza.
August 2024: Antonio Longobardo purchased the Naples location.
2025: Naples Daily News named LowBrow best pizza.
November 1-2, 2026: Hiring events for the new location were held.
Late December 2026: Expected opening of the new Bonita Springs location.
Culture Shift
This story follows the momentum established by the Naples Daily News 2025 ranking of Collier County restaurants, which recognized LowBrow Pizza as the top choice in the region. The expansion reflects a broader trend of successful local independent restaurants scaling up to serve surrounding suburban developments like MidTown at Bonita.
Residents in Bonita Springs can expect a new dining option with the arrival of the 5,000-square-foot facility by the end of the year. The restaurant's hiring of front- and back-of-house staff suggests a full-service experience will be available upon the late December 2026 launch.
The takeaway
Expanding a successful local pizza brand requires significant infrastructure investment, including the installation of specialized high-heat ovens. Residents looking to visit the new location should keep an eye on official announcements as the late December opening approaches.
What happens next
Employee training is scheduled to take place throughout November 2026 ahead of the restaurant's grand opening.
Further reading
Learn more about the local dining scene in our Italian Food section.
More information
For more information on the menu and restaurant updates, visit the LowBrow Pizza and Beer official website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The News-Press.
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