Tifosi Pizza + Trattoria Brings "New, New York Pizza" and Chef-Driven Italian Dining to Centerview in Irvine

The restaurant joins a standout lineup of independent dining concepts at the property managed by EMMES Realty Services of California LLC

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- At Centerview, the Irvine office destination managed by EMMES Realty Services of California LLC, the workday comes with plenty of reasons to stay a little longer. This fall, Tifosi Pizza + Trattoria will join the property's growing collection of acclaimed restaurants, bringing a playful take on Italian dining, "New, New York" pizza and a fresh gathering spot for office tenants, hotel guests and the surrounding community.

A collaboration between three of Orange County's celebrated chefs - Zach Scherer, Frank DeLoach and Drew Adams - Tifosi will bring a fusion of New York-style pizza and authentic Italian cuisine, serving favorites such as New York-style pizza by the slice, Italian sandwiches made with house-made bread, salads, California-inspired trattoria fare, craft cocktails and a curated wine list. The restaurant will pair its chef-driven menu with a colorful, 1970s-inspired Italian trattoria aesthetic, two expansive patios and a lively, relaxed atmosphere designed for everything from a quick lunch to dinner with friends.

"The main idea is to create something incredibly fun:  fun food, fun decor, fun cocktails and a fun vibe," said Zachary Scherer, managing member of Tifosi. "We're very excited to be bringing chef-driven Italian food to the Irvine market."

Located at 2000 Main Street, Suite 300, next to The Goldfinch, Tifosi will serve lunch and dinner, with takeout and delivery available.

A dining destination that makes the workday better

Tifosi adds another distinctive concept to Centerview's restaurant collection, which brings together independently owned restaurants and established dining favorites in a convenient, amenity-rich setting. From specialty coffee and standout bagels to tapas, Japanese cuisine and cocktails, the lineup offers tenants and visitors a variety of options throughout the day, while giving the broader Irvine community more reasons to visit.

For EMMES, that mix is central to creating a workplace experience that extends beyond the office. Dining and gathering spaces can turn everyday routines into opportunities for connection, whether that means grabbing a slice between meetings, meeting a client over lunch, or unwinding with colleagues over cocktails after work.

"Centerview is more than a place to work; it's a place where people can connect, discover great local restaurants and enjoy amenities that make their day more rewarding," said Justin Nguyen, executive vice president of asset management for EMMES. "By bringing together talented independent restaurateurs and distinctive dining concepts, we're creating an environment that serves our tenants while welcoming the surrounding Irvine community."

The property's restaurant lineup features concepts with their own followings and accolades. Rise Bagels earned recognition at BagelFest West, while Darkroom, the Santa Ana restaurant founded by Tifosi collaborators Scherer and Adams, appeared on the Los Angeles Times' 101 Best Restaurants list. Tifosi builds on that culinary momentum with a concept that brings together the chefs' shared passion for Italian food and their individual approaches to flavor, hospitality and creativity.

A natural fit for Irvine

For the Tifosi team, Centerview offered an appealing combination of weekday office traffic, nearby hotel visitors and a local population with an appetite for quality dining.

"It's the perfect combination of office workers, hotel visitors and the local Irvine community," Scherer said. "Just like Darkroom, we wanted to really stake our claim to the area. We are thrilled to offer our take on Italian food. It's one of our favorites, and we can't wait to bring it to our diners."

Convenient access to the 405 Freeway further strengthens Centerview's appeal, connecting the property to the wider Orange County market while providing restaurateurs with a built-in audience of employees, visitors and local diners.

Scherer sees Tifosi's menu as especially suited for Centerview tenants and their employees, with options that work for both quick weekday meals and longer, more social visits.

"Pizza is arguably the greatest lunch food invented by man," Scherer said. "We're excited to be bringing 'New, New York-style pizza' to Centerview. And there's nothing like Italian food and a spritz after work with your colleagues."

The restaurant's signature pizza will feature carefully developed, multi-day-fermented dough, premium ingredients and a focus on making the crust as memorable as the toppings. Beyond pizza, the menu will draw from Italian regional cooking, New York Italian classics and a California-influenced approach to trattoria dining.

Building a better everyday experience

As competition for tenants and restaurant talent continues across Orange County, Centerview's mix of accessibility, dining and workplace conveniences offers tenants choices close to the office, supports local restaurant operators and creates a welcoming destination beyond traditional business hours.

Scherer said the Tifosi team has appreciated EMMES' collaborative approach, particularly its efforts to connect restaurants with the property's tenant community.

"The EMMES team is really excited about helping restaurants reach out to the tenants at Centerview," he said. "They're willing to take the extra step to get things done quickly and well."

With Tifosi joining the lineup, Centerview continues to build on a simple idea: a great workplace should offer more than a place to clock in. It should be somewhere people want to spend time, and where a really good slice of pizza can become part of the daily routine.

Tifosi Pizza + Trattoria is slated to open this fall.

About EMMES

EMMES Realty Services of California LLC is a member of The EMMES Group of Companies. Founded in 1992, with offices in New York and California, The EMMES Group of Companies and its affiliates are engaged in principal real estate investments, capital management and real estate services. For more information, visit www.emmesco.com.

Contact: Christine Miller, EMMES Realty Services of CA LLC, [email protected].

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