About Us
Serving Stars, Subs, and Smiles Daily
From Italy to Your Neighborhood Daily
Born in Foggia, Italy, Lucio "Lou" Bozzelli co-founded with his brother, Tony, what was originally known as "Bozzelli's Brothers Deli." Their philosophy was simple: SERVE. GREAT. FOOD. Initially, their menu was limited to cold Italian sub sandwiches because they could not afford a grill. Through word of mouth, their business grew and eventually they added a grill and stove top.
Catering Moments Big and Small
As their operation improved, they expanded the menu to include hot foods like steak subs and lasagna. There was also demand for catering, from office meetings to sporting events. In the mid to late 80's, when the rock group Glass Tiger's tour bus broke down in front of their shop, the band ordered catering for everyone on the bus and the fans who were following.
Serving Heroes Near and Far
Within a few years, Bozzelli's became a popular destination in the Washington, DC area, especially with our service men and women. The brothers cherished the letters they received from troops sharing how much they missed their favorite subs while deployed. Lou's brother Tony continued operating the business after Lou's passing in 1989.
Lou’s Legacy Lives in Every Bite
To honor Lou's legacy, his wife and children looked to the stars for inspiration—hence the spaceman—and relaunched the shop in 2003 as Bozzelli's®. Now with five stores in Arlington, Newington, Springfield, Washington, DC, and Georgetown, the family works every day to make Lou's dream of serving great food for the community a reality.
