Amanté Pizzeria Opens at Former Christo's Site in Whitman
The new restaurant replaces a legacy food service operator, providing a fresh outlook for the commercial property.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Amanté Pizzeria has opened at 785 Bedford Street in Whitman, occupying the space previously held by Christo's To Go. The new restaurant offers a menu of pizzas and sandwiches with a $15 delivery minimum.
Why it matters
The opening marks a new tenant in a high-profile location previously shuttered following a tax seizure. It provides local operators a case study in restaurant space turnover in the wake of a legacy brand's closure.
The new establishment offers menu items ranging from a $10.50 order of mozzarella sticks to a $36 sheet pizza, while maintaining a $15 delivery minimum. These figures accompany the transition into a space previously occupied by a long-standing business that closed in 2026.
The players
Amanté Pizzeria
A local restaurant operator now occupying a storefront previously utilized by a legacy brand.
Christo's To Go
A food service operator that closed its doors following a tax seizure in 2026.
The details
Amanté Pizzeria occupies the former Christo's To Go site, which ceased operations after being seized for unpaid taxes in 2026. The new operation serves 10-inch bar pizzas and 25-inch sheet pizzas, alongside roast beef sandwiches priced at $11 and $12. Customers can facilitate catering orders by contacting the restaurant directly.
Timeline
1964: Original Christo's Restaurant opened in Brockton.
July 9, 2026: Christo's To Go announced it would not reopen.
October 22, 2026: Amanté Pizzeria confirmed as open for business.
Market Landscape
The transition at 785 Bedford Street follows the 2026 tax seizure of Christo's To Go, which ended a long-standing restaurant presence at the site. The move reflects the typical churn in local commercial real estate as new operators backfill space vacated by distressed legacy brands.
Operators in the food and beverage sector should monitor how new entrants adapt to legacy layouts to manage fit-out costs. Tracking the $15 delivery threshold provides a useful benchmark for evaluating local competitive pricing and service models.
The takeaway
The successful reuse of a seized commercial property highlights the potential for rapid turnover in established retail corridors. Business owners should review their own tax compliance protocols to ensure long-term operational stability in leased spaces.
Further reading
For more on new local business activity, see Whitman Openings & Closings.
More information
View the Amanté Pizzeria official menu and information to review their service offerings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Enterprise.
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