LaRosa’s New Pizza: A Heatwave in Your Mouth or a Tempest in a Teapot?

Tuesday 10th November, 2026
LaRosa’s New Pizza: A Heatwave in Your Mouth or a Tempest in a Teapot?

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The Hot Italian Pizza combines two types of sausage and giardiniera peppers, with optional habanero seasoning, for a limited-time menu appearance through January 24.

  • LaRosa’s introduces new Hot Italian Pizza for a limited time.
  • Pizza features hot link sausage and giardiniera peppers.
  • Special Habanero Slice Spice available for extra heat.

LaRosa’s is turning up the heat with a new limited-time pizza built for customers who prefer a little more spice in every bite. The Cincinnati-based family pizzeria has introduced its Hot Italian Pizza, combining hot link sausage, spicy sausage, and giardiniera peppers. Guests looking for an additional kick can also add a special Habanero Slice Spice. The pizza will remain on the menu through January 24, 2027.

The new offering reflects the company’s effort to respond to evolving customer tastes while continuing to serve established favorites. Mike LaRosa, CEO of LaRosa’s, Inc., said the company listens to guest feedback and looks for opportunities to enhance the dining experience. He pointed to growing interest in spicier foods as a reason for developing the new combination.

Customers can order the Hot Italian Pizza on traditional thin, hand-tossed, or crispy pan crust, as well as a gluten-free cauliflower crust. The launch joins a menu featuring more than 40 selections, available for dine-in, pickup, and delivery at LaRosa’s neighborhood pizzerias.

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Founded in 1954 by Buddy LaRosa on Cincinnati’s West Side, LaRosa’s has grown into a restaurant company with 60 pizzerias across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Its Hot Italian Pizza adds a temporary option to the established menu, giving customers a new flavor combination to try before the promotion ends in January.

Key Facts:

Pizza introductionLaRosa’s unveiled a new Hot Italian Pizza with bold flavors available through January 24, 2027.
Pizza ingredientsFeatures hot link sausage, spicy sausage, and giardiniera peppers for a spicy culinary experience.
Available crustsOffered on traditional thin, hand tossed, crispy pan, or gluten-free cauliflower crust options.
Habanero Slice SpiceAn optional spice to further enhance the heat of the pizza.
Menu varietyLaRosa’s menu includes over 40 selections available for Dine-In, Pick-Up, and Delivery.
CEO's insightMike LaRosa emphasizes innovation spurred by customer demand for spicier menu options.

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