Restaurant opens in downtown Ansonia

Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti, left, congratulates Ansonia native Joe Mastersanti, owner of The Pantry on East Main Street. /Contributed photo

ANSONIA - Mayor David S. Cassetti Thursday announced the opening of “The Pantry”, a breakfast and lunch venue at 384 E. Main St. 

I am excited to announce another new business in our downtown," Cassetti said. "The Pantry is a welcomed addition to Ansonia. With Mustang Sally’s (a restaurant and bar) right next door, the two businesses will work together to support one another. I encourage and invite other new business owners to explore Ansonia and see what we have to offer.” 

The Pantry is owned and operated by Joe Mastersanti, a 23-year Executive Chef, honor student and graduate of Emmett O’BrienTechnical High School and recent graduate of the Culinary Institute of America.

Mastersanti and his family are originally from Ansonia. 

The Pantry currently employs nine people. The restaurant offers a wide variety of fresh, homemade breakfast and lunch items including omelets, burritos, French toast, sandwiches, burgers, Philly cheese steaks and Joe’s famous giant pancake.

“I challenge anyone to finish my pancake. It’s a large as a pizza and if you can finish the whole thing, your name will go up on our wall,” Mastersanti said.

The Pantry will be open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 6 a.m.-4 p.m.

“I had breakfast there this morning and the food is outstanding,” Cassetti said.


This is a press release from Mayor David S. Cassetti's office.