Celeste (frozen pizza)

The brand's slogan is Abbondanza, which means "Abundance" in Italian.

They settled on Chicago's West Side, where they opened their first restaurant in 1937.

Celeste frozen pizza was one of the top selling brands in the 1970s (with Mrs. Lizio, "Mama Celeste," prominently featured in the brand's television advertising) but subsequently experienced declines.

In 2012, Pinnacle Foods marketed only frozen, microwavable "Pizza for One" varieties of Celeste pizzas and distribution was restricted to more regional markets.

As of 2025 Celeste Pizzas are distributed by Conagra Brands Inc. [1] Pinnacle Foods - Celeste Pizza For One - Home at the Wayback Machine (archived 2014-12-04)