Santa Lucia Pizza has been recognized as the "Best Pizza in Winnipeg" by Uptown Magazine, the "Best Family Restaurant" by the Consumers' Choice Awards, the "Best Garlic Bread" by the Winnipeg Free Press, the "Best Greek Salad" by the Winnipeg Tribune, and the "Best Food Booth" at the Taste of Manitoba by the local media in Winnipeg They've been successful because they don't just focus on pizza excellence; they apply that standard across the board. Their accomplishments can be traced back to the fact that they stuck to the traditions set forth by their ancestors, who made sure that all of the family's dough, bread, sauces, salad dressings, and traditional Greek meals were made from scratch. Many people took notice, and before long they were famous for much more than just their pizza. The Simeonidis family of Thompson, Manitoba, established Santa Lucia in 1971 as a pizza takeout restaurant. They were met with instantaneous success in their endeavour. This is due to the fact that the eatery is dedicated to providing its patrons with meals of a high standard and at prices that are reasonable.