Valentino's facts for kids
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| Private | |
| Industry | Food |
| Founded | 1957 |
| Headquarters | Lincoln, Nebraska |
Valentino's is a popular Italian restaurant chain. It started in Lincoln, Nebraska, and is known for its delicious Italian food. It's a great place to go for pizza, pasta, and other tasty dishes.
About Valentino's
Valentino's is a restaurant that serves Italian-style food. It's especially famous for its pizza and its buffet, where you can try many different dishes. The company is based in Lincoln, Nebraska.
How Valentino's Started
Valentino's was first opened in 1957 by the Gates family. It quickly became a favorite spot for people who loved Italian food. In 1971, two families from Lincoln bought the restaurant. They decided to let other people open Valentino's restaurants in different places, which is called franchising.
Over the years, Valentino's kept growing and trying new things. In 1990, they opened their first store where you could just pick up your food to take home, called a carry-out store. In the early 2000s, many of their bigger restaurants changed to a buffet style, offering a wide variety of food for customers to choose from.
Valentino's also tried a "pizza by the slice" business in 1982. They grew this idea to 45 locations before selling it in 1985.
Where You Can Find Valentino's
As of 2025, Valentino's has many restaurants. Most of them are in Nebraska, with 34 locations across the state. You can also find one Valentino's restaurant in South Dakota.
