Carla Branduzzi, who also learned to cook in Italy, happily joined her husband in the bakery where she was able to add some of her savory items to the menu. Daily pasta specials and salads were soon offered. Catering then followed and became Carla's specialty. Together, Carla and Antonio cooked and served as though they were entertaining for their closest friends for over 15 years.

Domenic Branduzzi, son of Antonio and Carla, was born in Lucca and came to live in Pittsburgh when he was four years old. Growing up he spent many summers with his family back in Italy who also own and operate a pizzeria and restaurant.The strong connection to his roots, which were instilled in him by his parents and family, are still the base of his love of Tuscan cuisine.

Domenic opened Piccolo Forno in March of 2005. He trained as a pizzaiolo at Regina Margherita under Roberto Caporuscio. Prior to that he spent much of his youth working at his parents bakery in the Strip. Shortly after the passing of Antonio and the closing of the bakery in 2008, Carla joined Domenic in the kitchen at the Lawrenceville location.

Together in the kitchen, Domenic and Carla work to recreate traditional Tuscan dishes, always keeping Antonio's words in mind: "Fare Tutto con Amore," "Make Everything With Love."