Greenville-based Marabella Old World Pizza will soon be serving up its first slice of authentic Italian pizza pie. Co-owner Massimo Mannino said Monday the restaurant, located at 6826½ Market Street, just south of Gordon Road, will open in a couple of weeks. The interior has been ready for a while, but there were other hoops to jump through, including getting the necessary permits, Mannino said.

He and Marabella manager, Jim Muse, were at the restaurant Monday working through a pre-opening punch list, such as getting the restaurant stocked. Mannino spoke about what will make Marabella unique in an area that has its fair share of pizza places.