Peterborough as it used to be: A night out 25 years ago - at Topo Gigio

By Brad Barnes

Published 14th Feb 2025, 09:28 BST

Updated 11th Nov 2025, 14:59 BST

The building on Cowgate that was for so many years home to the pasta and pizza place Topo Gigio became a gourmet sandwich shop earlier this year.

We have delved into the PT archives and found these photos from the very early 2000s, of folk having fun at the Peterborough city centre long-time favourite which was owned at that time by Rinaldo Fasulo of nightclub and Pizza House fame.

If you recognise anyone, be sure to let them know.

From the early 2000s - a night out at Peterborough's Topo Gigio

1. Topo Gigio

From the early 2000s - a night out at Peterborough's Topo Gigio Photo: David Lowndes

From the early 2000s - a night out at Peterborough's Topo Gigio

2. Topo Gigio

From the early 2000s - a night out at Peterborough's Topo Gigio Photo: PT

From the early 2000s - a night out at Peterborough's Topo Gigio

3. Topo Gigio

From the early 2000s - a night out at Peterborough's Topo Gigio Photo: David Lowndes

From the early 2000s - a night out at Peterborough's Topo Gigio

4. Topo Gigio

From the early 2000s - a night out at Peterborough's Topo Gigio Photo: David Lowndes