Our Story

Capri Pizzeria has been proudly serving Windsor and Essex County for more than 50 years!

Where it all began.
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Circa 1960

3020 Dougall Rd. being widened to two lanes (you can see our sign to the left of the picture here.)

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1972

In 1972 Mr. Kalaydjian purchased Capri Pizzeria from the existing owners who had been operating in that location for several years.

Menu from 1971.
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1971

We take pride in how much Capri has evolved over the years and attribute such growth to our loyal customers.

In 1985 Capri opened it's first Franchise.
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1985

In 1985 Capri opened its first Franchise in the east end (Forest Glade) to meet the needs of their growing customer base!

The original Capri South Windsor location.
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1987

In 1987, the original store moved and expanded into the building next door. During these years the family began working at the restaurant after school and on weekends.

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1995

In 1995 Bob passed the South Windsor Capri operations to his son and his partner Jim Koumoutsidis. Jim and Kev featured in a Windsor Star article discussing the operations at Capri.

Map of Capri locations.

2009
By 2009, the Capri Franchise opened it’s 10th location in Leamington Ontario!

Capri Kiosk at St. Clair College.
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2016

In 2016 a Capri Kiosk opened at St Clair College to to serve their hard working students some slices of our pies.

South Windsor Arena was renamed the Capri Pizzeria Recreation Complex.
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2017

We are proud of our deep roots in the community and continually humbled by the support we have received over the years. In 2017 the city announced a naming right opportunity for the South Windsor Arena. When Capri was selected, and the South Windsor Arena was renamed the Capri Pizzeria Recreation Complex we were so honoured. A great day in our history!

Mr. Kalaydjian and his granddaughter Chloe.
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Today

Today fifty years later, the third generation of our family is serving Capri’s famous pizzas!

The Capri Annual Soccer Match under the lights!
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The Capri Annual Soccer Match under the lights!

A Capri Tradition! We know that our strong, committed franchisees, and our loyal, and incredibly hardworking team of employees are the foundation of our business.

We can’t thank them enough!

What makes Windsor's Pizza so good?

Kevork Kalaydjian and Jim Koumoutsidis, of Capri Pizzeria on Dougall Ave. in Windsor, Ontario
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