NYC pizza shop departs PH with "Adiederci, Motorino"

After nearly ten years, the Brooklyn-born pizza restaurant Motorino has closed its doors in the Philippines, as it announced on Monday, January 1 via a Facebook post.

Grateful for nearly a decade of serving ‘New York’s Best Pizza’ Neopolitan-style in Manila, we’ve reached the end of our journey, having served our last pizza on December 31, 2023,” the post read.

“As of today, January 1, 2024, we close our doors with deep gratitude for your patronage. Grazie for being an integral part of our journey. Ciao!” it added.

Owner Eugene Lorenzana of Motorino Pizza Philippines stated in an interview with Spot.ph that the reason for the closure was the distinct tastes and preferences of the Philippine market.