A cornerstone of the Clintonville neighborhood since 1952, Gatto's Pizza stands as a testament to tradition, family, and the enduring appeal of a truly authentic meal. It was on North High Street that brothers Joe and Jimmy Gatto first opened their doors, establishing a pizzeria with a simple yet profound mission: to serve their community with delicious food crafted from cherished family recipes. That mission has never wavered. For over seventy years, remarkably little has changed at the 2928 North High Street shop. The heart of the Gatto's legacy is its signature pizza, a style that has become synonymous with Columbus itself. It begins with fresh dough, made in-house every single day. The crust is engineered to be exceptionally thin and crispy, providing the perfect, flavorful foundation for quality meats and cheeses before being cut into its characteristic squares, ideal for sharing. This is pizza as it was first made popular in the 1950s. While the pizza is the star, the kitchen's dedication to tradition extends to its other homemade specialties. The Italian sausage, lauded by patrons as the best in the city, is prepared using the original Gatto recipe, as are the savory meatballs and the rich spaghetti sauce. This commitment to quality is a community affair; another local institution, Auddino's Italian Bakery, supplies the fresh buns and rolls, continuing a partnership between neighborhood staples.
