Exhibit 32.01


I, Michael O'Donnell, certify that:

         1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Sbarro, Inc.

         2. Based on my knowledge,  this  Quarterly  Report does not contain any
untrue  statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact  necessary
to make the  statements  made,  in light of the  circumstances  under which such
statements  were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this
Quarterly Report;

         3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information  included in this Quarterly  Report,  fairly present in all material
respects the financial  condition,  results of operations  and cash flows of the
registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this Quarterly Report.

Date:  November 19, 2003

/s/ MICHAEL O'DONNELL
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Michael O'Donnell
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)


A SIGNED  ORIGINAL OF THIS  WRITTEN  STATEMENT  REQUIRED BY SECTION 906 HAS BEEN
PROVIDED TO SBARRO,  INC. AND WILL BE RETAINED BY SBARRO,  INC. AND FURNISHED TO
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION OR ITS STAFF UPON REQUEST.