Pacchioni's Cheesesteaks Plans College Park Restaurant
The food truck known for Philadelphia-style cheesesteaks will open a brick-and-mortar location in the former Pizza Bruno space.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Pacchioni's, a food truck known for globally inspired Philadelphia-style cheesesteaks, is set to open its first brick-and-mortar restaurant in early December at 2429 Edgewater Drive in College Park, Orlando. The roughly 1,500-square-foot space was formerly occupied by Pizza Bruno, whose owner passed it to the Pacchioni's team.
Why it matters
The move turns a mobile food concept into a fixed neighborhood restaurant in College Park, adding a new pizza menu alongside the cheesesteaks. It reflects a common path for food trucks seeking a permanent location in Orlando.
The restaurant will occupy about 1,500 square feet at the former Pizza Bruno site, following a food truck launch in February 2025. Specific opening date, design, and final menu details remain to be announced in the coming weeks.
The players
Pacchioni's
Pacchioni's is a food truck known for globally inspired Philadelphia-style cheesesteaks that is expanding into a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Orlando.
Daniel Pacchioni
Daniel Pacchioni is the founder of Pacchioni's, a food truck that has built a following in the Orlando area.
Pizza Bruno
Pizza Bruno was the former restaurant occupying the College Park space, whose owner Bruno Zacchini passed the location to the Pacchioni's team.
The details
Founder Daniel Pacchioni, who lived two streets away from College Park for five years, will operate the restaurant with business partners Yeosh Bendayan and Jon Ruhff. The existing menu was developed with Michelin-starred chef Mike Collantes, and the casual neighborhood restaurant will add pizza to its offerings.
Timeline
February 2025: Pacchioni's food truck launched in Orlando.
Early December 2026: Pacchioni's Cheesesteaks & Pizza is expected to open at 2429 Edgewater Drive.
Market Landscape
Food trucks in Orlando increasingly transition into fixed restaurant spaces in neighborhoods like College Park, where existing dining locations are repurposed. This Pacchioni's move follows that pattern by taking over a former Pizza Bruno site rather than building new.
Orlando diners in College Park will gain a permanent option for Philadelphia-style cheesesteaks and a new pizza menu once the restaurant opens. Residents who have followed the food truck can expect a fixed location for their orders.
The takeaway
Watch for the official opening date and menu announcement from Pacchioni's in the coming weeks if you plan to visit College Park in December. Following the brand's website or social channels will give you the earliest details.
What happens next
The restaurant is expected to open in early December, with official details on design, menu, and opening date to be announced in the coming weeks.
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More information
Find official updates on the restaurant at Pacchioni's official website.
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