Gatto's Pizza, the longtime Clintonville slice staple, is heading to the Short North, adding a second location inside Hoof Hearted Brewing's taproom. The move drops a decades-old neighborhood favorite into one of Columbus' buzziest beer destinations, promising classic pies alongside local taps for Short North crowds, although a firm opening date and exact menu are still being kept quiet.
As reported by Columbus Business First, Gatto's is partnering with Hoof Hearted to run a second outpost inside the brewery's Short North spot. That report is the first local word of the collaboration and frames the move as an expansion for the Clintonville-born operation.
Gatto's Roots And Clintonville Home
Gatto's traces its origins to a small North High Street shop in Clintonville and still lists its original address at 3420 Indianola Avenue on its website, according to Gatto's Pizza. Over the years, the restaurant has built a loyal following for straightforward, no-frills pies that lean on consistency rather than trend-chasing.
Hoof Hearted's Short North Taproom
Hoof Hearted lists its Columbus taproom at 26 E. 5th Ave, putting it in a central Short North location for local beer, events, and now, soon, pizza, per Hoof Hearted Brewing. The brewery's downtown expansion and taproom strategy were previously detailed by Columbus Underground, which chronicled the team's move into the neighborhood.
What This Could Mean For The Short North
Pairing a well-loved pizza shop with a busy taproom fits into a broader local pattern of breweries teaming up with focused food concepts to capture dinner and late-night crowds. Coverage of Hoof Hearted's growth has highlighted its interest in building out food programs and working with pizza-forward concepts, as noted by WhatNow Columbus.
Columbus Business First did not report a specific opening date or a full menu for the Short North location, and neither business has released a detailed public timeline. Columbus Business First is the first outlet to report the partnership, and we will update this story as the restaurants confirm more specifics.
