In 1996, Rotolo’s first Pizzeria was born and raised in Baton Rouge’s famous college bar scene. With the motto of good times and great pizza, Rotolo’s Pizzeria (RP) continues to thrive 30 years later. From homemade sauces, to in-house dough, fresh veggies to friendly smiles, RP is a local spot for families across the Gulf South.
Rotolo’s Craft & Crust
Rotolo’s Reinvented.
In 2016, Rotolo’s Craft & Crust (RCC) was created to honor our traditions while embracing the creativity of a scratch-kitchen concept. With 30+ beers on tap, the same authentic sauce and dough, and a diverse menu fit for everyone, Rotolo’s Craft & Crust continues to expand beyond the South to share the love of pizza.
30+ Locations, One Family
What’s Our Goal?
At every Rotolo’s location, our number one goal is to create the destination to unwind and refuel for customers we consider friends, with a team we consider family, and over flavors everyone loves.
What’s Our Secret?
Rotolo’s uses only the freshest ingredients! We make our original dough fresh daily at each location. Combine that with our homemade sauces and freshly prepared vegetables, and you have a recipe for a delicious meal!
What’s Our Vibe?
Mitch founded Rotolo’s as a protest to the 9-5 world, and maybe also a way to justify spending so much time in a bar. The original Rotolo’s bled purple, gold, and freedom – feelings that carry nostalgia for customers across the Gulf Coast. Now in 2026, we’ve made the change from “just another” neighborhood pizzeria to a destination restaurant that customers look forward to visiting with their friends and family. Rotolo’s is about more than just getting a quick bite. We put thought into our recipes, our drinkmenu, and our environment to create an atmosphere that our customers enjoy.
Our History
First Rotolo's Opens!
In 1996, Mitch Rotolo opened the first Rotolo’s Pizzeria in Baton Rouge, Louisiana just a pizza throw away from Louisiana State University. Through the will and loyalty of Rotolo’s customers, the casual Italian restaurant has since grown into a successful franchise with locations across the south and many more in the works! Rotolo’s is proud to continue to live up to its long-standing reputation for providing fresh ingredients and friendly service, because that’s just the way we Rotolo!
Tigerland Location
The original Rotolo’s bled purple, gold, and freedom at its location in the infamous Tigerland near Louisiana State University.
First Business Card
Our first ever business card.
The First Cup
The first of what would become a collector’s item for many of our Rotolo’s patrons.
Official Pizza of the Saints
With a large sponsorship commitment in 2009, Rotolo’s became the official pizza of the New Orleans Saints and the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
Franchise Success Story
A franchising success story, born in Baton Rouge
In the Movies
Rotolo’s Cup featured in the movie Pitch Perfect
Mitch in Food & Drink Magazine
Rotolo’s Pizzeria serves a menu of Italian food that is made fresh daily. Its goal is to become a household name in the Southeast.
Featured in Local Paper
HGL article – Founder of Rotolo’s Pizzeria, Mitch Rotolo, right, helps St. Louis King of France students Jeffrey Louis Jr., center, and Sarah Gaddy plant tomato plants in recycled Rotolo’s cups. St. Louis was one of 32 schools in Louisiana to receive plants, soil and recycled cups as part of Rotolo’s Pizzeria’s Mother’s Day Plant Giveaway. The restaurant donated 10,000 plants to participating schools for students to give as Mother’s Day gifts.
Urban Spoon Award
Best Louisiana Restaurants
Roloto's Literacy Program
Rotolo’s Pizzeria, the official pizza of the New Orleans Saints, surprised students of St. Edward the Confessor School in Metairie on Wednesday, Apr. 17, with an afternoon visit by defensive end Cameron Jordan and defensive tackle Akiem Hicks. The players teamed up with Rotolo’s to stress the importance of reading through the Roloto’s Literacy Program.
World Record
Mitch Jr. World Pizza Games – World Record: Fastest Dough
Featured in BR Business Report
BR Business Report: Legacy of Success – Growing restaurant brand has roots in the heart of Baton Rouge. “I was very fortunate in that we had great sales right out of the gate. I knew absolutely nothing about accounting, legal issues, regulation, taxes, insurance or any of those other things it takes to run a restaurant. But I was passionate about what I did, and everything else I learned on the job.” – Mitch Rotolo
World Pizza Games Article
Mitch Jr. World Pizza Games Dough Boy article – Mitch Rotolo Jr. set a new world record at the World Pizza Games in Las Vegas in the fastest dough competition.
Top 100
BR Business Report – Top 100 Private Companies
Certificates
Mitch Jr. Pizza School Certificates
Rotolo’s Day
Rotolo’s Pizzeria Day
Guinness World Records
Guinness World Records – Certificate of Participation: The Longest Pizza
Pizza Today Cover
Mitch Jr. – Pizza Today cover
Pizza Today Article
Mitch Jr. Pizza Today article – “I could see the future rolling out right before me. You could see where things were going. I identified an amazing opportunity. But I also knew we would have to do something vastly different to pull it off. It would be too risky to overhaul our concept. So we’d have to create an entirely new brand.” – MITCH ROTOLO, JR.
Creole It!
What do you get when you combine the flavors of Tony Chachere’s® Famous Creole Cuisine with Rotolo’s fresh-daily Italian pizza? You get Rotolo’s Creole It!™. As part of its 50th Anniversary Celebration in 2022, Tony’s partnered with Louisiana’s own Rotolo’s to add Creole flavor to some new pizzas and calzones.
Our History
First Rotolo's Opens!
In 1996, Mitch Rotolo opened the first Rotolo’s Pizzeria in Baton Rouge, Louisiana just a pizza throw away from Louisiana State University. Through the will and loyalty of Rotolo’s customers, the casual Italian restaurant has since grown into a successful franchise with locations across the south and many more in the works! Rotolo’s is proud to continue to live up to its long-standing reputation for providing fresh ingredients and friendly service, because that’s just the way we Rotolo!
Tigerland Location
The original Rotolo’s bled purple, gold, and freedom at its location in the infamous Tigerland near Louisiana State University.
First Business Card
Our first ever business card.
The First Cup
The first of what would become a collector’s item for many of our Rotolo’s patrons.
Official Pizza of the Saints
With a large sponsorship commitment in 2009, Rotolo’s became the official pizza of the New Orleans Saints and the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.
Franchise Success Story
A franchising success story, born in Baton Rouge
In the Movies
Rotolo’s Cup featured in the movie Pitch Perfect
Mitch in Food & Drink Magazine
Rotolo’s Pizzeria serves a menu of Italian food that is made fresh daily. Its goal is to become a household name in the Southeast.
Featured in Local Paper
HGL article – Founder of Rotolo’s Pizzeria, Mitch Rotolo, right, helps St. Louis King of France students Jeffrey Louis Jr., center, and Sarah Gaddy plant tomato plants in recycled Rotolo’s cups. St. Louis was one of 32 schools in Louisiana to receive plants, soil and recycled cups as part of Rotolo’s Pizzeria’s Mother’s Day Plant Giveaway. The restaurant donated 10,000 plants to participating schools for students to give as Mother’s Day gifts.
Urban Spoon Award
Best Louisiana Restaurants
Roloto's Literacy Program
Rotolo’s Pizzeria, the official pizza of the New Orleans Saints, surprised students of St. Edward the Confessor School in Metairie on Wednesday, Apr. 17, with an afternoon visit by defensive end Cameron Jordan and defensive tackle Akiem Hicks. The players teamed up with Rotolo’s to stress the importance of reading through the Roloto’s Literacy Program.
World Record
Mitch Jr. World Pizza Games – World Record: Fastest Dough
Featured in BR Business Report
BR Business Report: Legacy of Success – Growing restaurant brand has roots in the heart of Baton Rouge. “I was very fortunate in that we had great sales right out of the gate. I knew absolutely nothing about accounting, legal issues, regulation, taxes, insurance or any of those other things it takes to run a restaurant. But I was passionate about what I did, and everything else I learned on the job.” – Mitch Rotolo
World Pizza Games Article
Mitch Jr. World Pizza Games Dough Boy article – Mitch Rotolo Jr. set a new world record at the World Pizza Games in Las Vegas in the fastest dough competition.
Top 100
BR Business Report – Top 100 Private Companies
Certificates
Mitch Jr. Pizza School Certificates
Rotolo’s Day
Rotolo’s Pizzeria Day
Guinness World Records
Guinness World Records – Certificate of Participation: The Longest Pizza
Pizza Today Cover
Mitch Jr. – Pizza Today cover
Pizza Today Article
Mitch Jr. Pizza Today article – “I could see the future rolling out right before me. You could see where things were going. I identified an amazing opportunity. But I also knew we would have to do something vastly different to pull it off. It would be too risky to overhaul our concept. So we’d have to create an entirely new brand.” – MITCH ROTOLO, JR.
Creole It!
What do you get when you combine the flavors of Tony Chachere’s® Famous Creole Cuisine with Rotolo’s fresh-daily Italian pizza? You get Rotolo’s Creole It!™. As part of its 50th Anniversary Celebration in 2022, Tony’s partnered with Louisiana’s own Rotolo’s to add Creole flavor to some new pizzas and calzones.
