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Original NY style pizza

Started back in 1991

About our family...

Original Pizza Ristorante Italiano is truly a family business.

Raffaele (Ralph), Carmela (now retired), and Giuseppe (Carmela's late father) started this legend back in 1991.

They were all born in Italy, Ralph came from Napoli, Carmela and her father were born in Sicilia. They emigrated to New York, where Carmela eventually met and fell in love with Ralph. They moved to Colorado with one goal in mind, to bring the "Best Pizza and Italian Food" to the region.

And they've been doing just that. From that time, they have felt Colorado to be their home.

Their children: Alessandra, Daniela, and Alberto also have a big role in the family's business success.

Daniela, along with her two managers, Yvette (mother of Ralph and Carmela's first two grandchilden) and Rick (his mother worked here as a server back in 1994 and Daniela used to babysit him) are currently running the restaurant with the help of the Aiello siblings so that Ralph and Carmela can enjoy more time traveling and spending time with their grandchildren.

It has been a true blessing and we hope to continue our family legacy in Broomfield for generations to come!

La Familia Aiello says "Buon Appetito and THANK YOU!

We truly appreciate your business and hope you enjoy your experience dining in with our family!

Raffaele & Carmela
Co-Founders, Owners, Mom & Dad (Now Officially Retired)

Raffaele came from Napoli. Being a cook for more than 30 years in multiple Restaurants, he helped found the Original Pizza with Carmela and Giuseppe (Carmela's late father, now retired) back in 1991.

Daniela
Daughter of Raffaele & Camela & Pizza Boss

Daniela, the daughter of Raffaele & Carmela, grew up in restaurants around her father. Learning the traditional Italian recipes, passed down from her father. Now, as an adult, she is the next generation of the Original Pizza family.