A Roman pizzeria with nearly a century of history is packing its bags for the Columbus suburbs. Piccolo Buco by Cooper’s Hawk is headed to The Shops on Lane Avenue in Upper Arlington, bringing its wine-focused, Roman-style pies to a plaza already juggling national anchors and neighborhood dining favorites.
As reported by WhatNow, the Cooper’s Hawk team has signed on to open Piccolo Buco at The Shops on Lane Avenue and says this will be the first Piccolo Buco concept in Ohio. The development is still early, with no firm opening date announced yet. For now, the new spot is tagged as part of the center’s forthcoming tenant lineup and is slated to join the plaza’s existing dining roster.
Piccolo Buco’s Roman roots and menu
Piccolo Buco traces its story back to a tiny pizzeria steps from Rome’s Trevi Fountain, founded in 1916, and it leans hard into a tall, crown-like crust finished with high-quality, simple ingredients. The brand says founder Tim McEnery discovered the original Piccolo Buco in 2019 and partnered with Rome-based owner Luca Issa to bring the recipe to the United States. Here, the concept pairs those Roman-style pizzas with antipasti, pastas, mains and a lineup of Cooper’s Hawk wines, as detailed by Piccolo Buco by Cooper’s Hawk.
Where the brand is expanding
Piccolo Buco has already popped up across the Chicago suburbs and in Florida as Cooper’s Hawk grows the concept in the U.S. Company announcements have spotlighted locations in Oak Brook and Naperville, and recent press releases covered openings or plans in Schaumburg and Tampa. Those releases were published in GlobeNewswire and PR Newswire.
What it means for the Shops on Lane Avenue
The Shops on Lane Avenue, at W Lane Avenue and Beaumont Road, is anchored by a grocery store and a mix of dining and services that make it a steady local draw. Piccolo Buco will fold into that mix and add a wine-paired pizza option for shoppers and nearby neighborhoods. The center’s dining directory and visit page continue to list current tenants and contact options for anyone scouting their next meal.
How to follow updates
As reported by WhatNow, no firm opening date has been published for the Upper Arlington site, and Cooper’s Hawk typically confirms timing as construction and permitting move along. For official updates, follow Piccolo Buco for announcements and reservation information.
