Tito’s Pizza serves up a new food option on Erie Road in Crystal Beach
January 7, 2026 at 3:48 AM
A new pizza restaurant opened its doors in Crystal Beach this week, with Tito’s Pizza celebrating its grand opening on Erie Road, with local officials in attendance.
Owner Suketu Patel said the business aims to balance affordability with a strong local presence.
MPP Wayne Gates presents owner Suketu Patel with a certificate of recognition. Credit: Andrew Hawlitzky | Fort Erie Radio“For me, it is about staying with the community and supporting the community,” said Suketu Patel, owner, to Fort Erie Radio. “If people come here, I want them to enjoy good pizza, good service, and fair prices every time.”
He said the restaurant is offering rotating monthly specials, including a current deal priced at $23.99 for two medium three-topping pizzas with dipping sauce, with an option to upgrade to large pizzas for an added cost.
“I confidently tell you, if you try our pizza and wings, you will enjoy them,” said Patel.
The new shop welcomed customers during a ribbon-cutting ceremony that included Mayor Wayne Redekop and MPP Wayne Gates. Credit: Andrew Hawlitzky | Fort Erie RadioWard 4 Councillor Joan Christensen attended the opening and said that starting a storefront business involves risks that are not always visible to customers.
The opening adds another year-round food option along Erie Road, a key commercial strip in Crystal Beach that serves both residents and seasonal visitors. Credit: Andrew Hawlitzky | Fort Erie Radio“I have had my own consulting business, but I have never had to literally do this, and I admire people who have the guts to open something new like this,” said Christensen.
Patel said future menu changes and monthly specials will be adjusted based on customer response as the business settles into its first season in Crystal Beach.
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