Traditional Italian Style
Where Generations
Gather
The Old Way
Fire, flour, and patience.
Scroll
From Etruscan walls
to family tables.
Nello’s honors Roberto Lionello and the deepest Italian roots we could find — the painted tombs of ancient Etruria, where families gathered, musicians played, and lions guarded the feast. We put that spirit back on the table: traditional Italian-style pizza, long tables, and room for every generation.
Downtown Gastonia · Est. 2025
Baked for the table.
Margherita
San Marzano tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil
16
The Lionello
Pepperoni, hot honey, whipped ricotta
19
Bianca
Garlic cream, mozzarella, pecorino, rosemary
17
Etruscan
Sausage, roasted peppers, caramelized onion
19
Courtyard Salad
Little gems, olives, red onion, oregano vinaigrette
12
Garlic Knots
Parmesan, parsley, house marinara
9
Grab a camera.
Leave a memory.
Every table gets a disposable camera. The best shots end up on the peel by the door.
One more thing
Don’t forget about dessert.
Rosie’s — the bakery & bookstore next door.
Coming SoonMeet us in the courtyard.
- Address
- Downtown Gastonia, NC — exact address coming soon
- Hours
- Opening 2026 — hours announced soon
- Next door
- Rosie’s bakery & bookstore · courtyard seating out front
