Aracri Pizzeria on Gay

Aracri Pizzeria on Gay Aracri Pizzeria (on Gay) is your downtown spot for AUTHENTIC NY style pizza, pasta, fried calzones, Gay St. His father owned a small cafeteria in Italy.
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Built on the foundation of big family and good food, Aracri Pizzeria on Gay (formerly Café Napolitana) originally opened its doors nearly 30 years ago to the downtown Columbus lunch crowd at 40 N High St. Still owned and operated by the same family with the same secret recipes, the new location is right around the corner at 51 E. Owners and operators Palmo and Deanne Aracri epitomize the Ma and Pa

persona and often times their four children can be found hard at work behind the counter. Palmo, an Italian immigrant, from Calabria, Italy, grew up with the culinary gene running through his veins. His older brothers Salvatore and Quentino both owned pizzeria and Italian restaurants in the South before settling in Dayton and Cincinnati, respectively. Palmo learned the craft from hardwork in his brothers’ restaurants, before earning the title of pizzaiolo in 1992, when he and his wife opened their downtown Columbus location. The two have strived to make the former Café Napolitana, now called Aracri Pizzeria on Gay, a family friendly establishment and a place where one can get a great slice of New York style pie (amongst the newer additions to the menu). Having relocated in December of 2021 around the corner to 51 E. Gay St, Aracri Pizzeria on Gay is a classic pizzeria and bar with that same slice you've come to love for over 30 years (heck... we even rolled our huge pizza oven down the street by hand to the new location)! You will also need to try our gourmet / authentic pastas (some with a twist), and our deep fried calzones. While you're here, stay a while and enjoy an adult beverage from our one-of-a-kind bar (opening soon) that incorporates some relics from the old Alley Bar, but has a revamped craft cocktail menu. COME SEE IT FOR YOURSELF! YELP: www.yelp.com/biz/cafe-napolitana-columbus

URBAN SPOON: www.urbanspoon.com/r/33/370363/restaurant/Downtown/Cafe-Napolitana-Columbus

Today only! Available in slices, and while it lasts!! Homemade Sicilian crust, Calabrian infused ricotta cheese, red o...
04/30/2026

Today only! Available in slices, and while it lasts!! Homemade Sicilian crust, Calabrian infused ricotta cheese, red onions, Italian sausage, and fresh basil!! Stop in and try Dom’s Newest culinary creation! Pizza Downtown Columbus.

03/30/2026

owned #614 pizza slices .

Slices are ready and it’s warm outside!!

Slices til 4pm. Happy Hour 4pm to 6pm you can order this delicious all meat pizza in a 10” for $12 and share it with a ...
03/23/2026

Slices til 4pm. Happy Hour 4pm to 6pm you can order this delicious all meat pizza in a 10” for $12 and share it with a friend.

03/22/2026

pasta Pizzeria on Gay

We are open 4pm to 8pm!!
03/22/2026

We are open 4pm to 8pm!!

We are opening on Sunday evenings again!! Our hours will be 4pm to 8pm. Come by starting this Sunday ( 3/15 ), and have...
03/10/2026

We are opening on Sunday evenings again!! Our hours will be 4pm to 8pm. Come by starting this Sunday ( 3/15 ), and have your favorite pizzas and pastas! Don’t forget the cannolis!!!!

03/06/2026

This man makes the best pizza in Columbus, Ohio!!

Palmo Aracri has been an advocate and participant in the powerlifting industry for years!!
03/06/2026

Palmo Aracri has been an advocate and participant in the powerlifting industry for years!!

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01/31/2026

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01/25/2026

We will be open tomorrow 1/26/26 from 11-3 with a limited menu.

01/19/2026

Come celebrate MLK day with us and warm up with hot cheeses pizza today! Open 11am-9pm.

Address

51 E. Gay Street
Columbus, OH
43215

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 9pm
Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 4pm - 10pm
Sunday 4pm - 8pm

Telephone

+16142243013

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