Ramsey’s pizza lineup is about to change. Carbone's Pizzeria & Pub is poised to take over the former Aurelio's Pizza building in Ramsey, with city records indicating the new spot could open as early as June. The move would plug the hole left when Aurelio's closed last summer after roughly 40 years in business, and a recent City Council vote signing off on an on-sale liquor license cleared a key hurdle for the new tenant.
Council sign-off and timeline
As reported by the Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal, Carbone's Pizzeria is set to move into the old Aurelio's location. The City of Ramsey lists Carbone's Pizza & Pub at 6415 Highway 10 NW on its economic development page and notes the council has approved the on-sale liquor license along with a planned early June opening. With that approval in hand, the operator can finish interior build-out and install exterior signage before opening to the public.
Aurelio's closed last year
The building most recently housed Aurelio's Pizza, which shut its doors after about four decades in Ramsey. The owners cited road construction, rising food costs, and rent as reasons for calling it quits. CBS Minnesota reported that June 30, 2025, was the restaurant's final day of business, and longtime regulars told the station the closure felt like losing a neighborhood fixture.
What Carbone's brings
Carbone's is a regional pizzeria chain that blends pizza service with a pub atmosphere. The brand traces its history back to the mid-20th century and leans on a mix of dine-in, carryout and catering. The restaurants typically feature bar seating alongside family-friendly menu options, a setup that could tweak when traffic peaks along the busy Highway 10 corridor. The chain's format, with pizza, subs and a pub environment, is a different footprint than the former Aurelio's carryout and bar model.
Where this fits in Ramsey's growth
The Carbone's project slots into a string of recent restaurant and retail additions the city has been touting as part of its Highway 10/COR redevelopment push. City of Ramsey materials highlight multiple new businesses and note that officials are actively trying to grow dining options to support local activity and population growth. Staff also indicated that the liquor license background check was completed before the council vote, clearing an important administrative step.
City records point to an early June target for opening, although the exact date will hinge on how quickly build-out wraps up. This story will be updated once the company publicly announces an official opening date and hours.
