The Ciccio concept was founded as a specialty shop aimed at reintroducing Chicagoans, to the authentically delicious, original beef, sausage and meatball sandwiches… Ciccio is the latest concept from the kitchen of Mario Ferraro, 2nd Generation Chicagoland Restauranter and his wife Patricia. Their desire was to create a new, fun and exciting business for their children, the 3rd Generation, to carry on the family legacy. In 1935, after immigrating to Chicago from Italy, the first American generation of the Ferraro’s opened Ferraro Catering, later renamed Victoria Banquets & Catering, and continued to serve the Chicagoland area for over 76 years! We're excited to hear how you love our sandwiches! :)