Pietro "Pete" Piegari came through the gates of Ellis Island in 1903 with his family after traveling across the Atlantic from San Gregorio Magno, Italy. They settled in Krebs Oklahoma, a coal-mining community at the time. After a coal-mining accident at the age of 21, Pete took an interest in growing beer and perfected his own brand called choc® beer. It only seemed natural to start serving up some of his family's homemade Italian recipes to go with the beer, so in 1925 Pete opened a restaurant in his home "Pete's Place." Almost a century later, Pete's is still going strong and serving the same decadent Italian dishes that have been passed down multi-generations. Keep scrolling to learn more about this historic restaurant in Oklahoma.
Known as Little Italy, Krebs is a tiny town in Pittsburg County that is home to several mouthwatering Italian restaurants, one of the most popular being Pete's Place at 120 Southwest 8th Street.
Pete's Place began in 1925 and is famous for its large, family-style portions of amazing Italian cuisine. The lobby even has a little store where you can purchase some Italian food products to take home.
The family-style portions are great for large groups because you can order a variety of items and enjoy the savory tastes of multiple dishes.
The spaghetti sauce is made fresh daily at Pete's and it tastes just like it's straight out of Italy.
You can dine at the restaurant or they offer family meals to go. The authentic Italian food will have you coming back time and time again.
The menu features all your favorite Italian dishes plus a few added extras that are sure to delight every patron.
Pete's is not only known for its delicious food but they're famous for their original choc beer - brewed right on-site at Pete's Place. On Saturday mornings you can tour the brewery and get an inside look (and taste) into Choc.
Click here to visit their website or to learn more about their history or view their full menu.
If you would like to learn more about the town of Krebs and how it became known as Oklahoma's "Little Italy," click here.
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