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Hawkins Avenue's home for Italian
Pizza, pasta, subs, calzones, and more — cooked fresh to order on every single ticket.
Something for everyone
We cook everything fresh to order — from loaded pizzas and hearty pastas to hot subs, calzones, stromboli, wraps, and Italian desserts.
From our kitchen
Catering for your next gathering
We put together full catering spreads for parties, events, and family get-togethers. Just place your order and we'll handle the food.
A neighborhood kitchen in Sanford
La Montesina has been a Hawkins Avenue staple in Sanford — a neighborhood kitchen where everything is cooked fresh, the welcome is warm, and regulars feel right at home.
What our guests are saying
The service was very nice.The place was clean and I sat alone enjoying my lunch with a beautiful view from the window. The gar was delicious , the lambium , very seasoned and my fries stayed hot the entire time with just the right crisp. For 12.99 you should step outside the box and have something
Toni S.
It was a crime how slow the place was during lunch hours! Look at the pics of the food. It speaks for itself. I mean the cheese pull from that bite of pizza was absolute perfection. Garlic knots came out hot and fresh, with drips of garlic sauce on the plate to slide the knots in. Crispy outsid
Stephen J.
The best food I have eaten in Sanford, truly excellent , their pizza is unmatched in taste and the staff treat you like family , with the utmost respect. They also have a new menu and great prices. Check it out and you will not regret it - thanks to the chef and the guys working the dining area .
Eddie D.
I recommend LaMontesina Pizza & Grill to anyone. I have been very pleased with my visits and the food is great. Prices are reasonable and the owner treats you like family. He knows my orders every time I come in. Staff is friendly and very polite. If you looking for reasonable Italian food this is t
Dr. B.
Catering
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are you known for?
We are known for White Pizza, Meat Pizza, Bruschetta, Salads, Meatballs, Tiramisu, Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Stromboli, Chicken Wings, Lasagna, Wings, Meat Lovers Pizza, Ravioli, Fettuccine Alfredo, Grilled Chicken Salad, Pasta, Antipasto Salad, Mozzarella Sticks, Cannoli Siciliani, BBQ Chicken Pizza, Buffalo Chicken Pizza, Buffalo Pizza, Carbonara, Garlic Bread, Cheesecake, Caesar Salad, Margherita Pizza, Chicken Alfredo, Tortellini, Cannoli, Spaghetti Carbonara, Hawaiian Pizza, Cheese Bread, Greek Salad, Garlic Knots, Calzone, Veggie Pizza, Pizza, Spaghetti, Sicilian Pizza, and Gnocchi
Where are you located?
We are located in Sanford, NC at 2555 Hawkins Ave
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Sanford, Colon, Osgood, Cumnock, Tramway, Rosser, Gulf, Asbury, Lee County, Blacknel, Broadway, Lemon Springs, Quail Ridge, Carbonton, Moncure, Brickhaven, Goldston, Haywood, Seminole, and White Hill.
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