Northern Ireland pizza concept Orto Pizza has opened its fourth site following a £1.2m investment.
Orto Pizza is a joint venture between Ashley French, managing director of eight-strong Belfast bakery French Village, and Paul Catterson, a director of the Nova restaurant in the city.
Orto Pizza has opened at 648 Antrim Road in Belfast, with the 3,000 square-foot site seating 80 diners and creating 30 jobs. The concept first opened in Stranmillis in March 2022 and has since expanded into the Cathedral Quarter and Bedford Street areas of Belfast.
The business has also invested in its in-house production with the construction of a purpose-built facility in Moneyreagh.
Set to open later this summer, the new production centre will feature the business’ artisan bakery, Fera, which will be open to the public and continue to serve as the supplier to all Orto Pizza locations.
French said: “It is an exciting time for us at Orto Pizza as we see the concept continue to grow. We have ambitious plans for the future.”
Catterson added: “Our new production and bakery site in Moneyreagh will both enhance our production capabilities and ensure the consistency of our products across all Orto Pizza locations.” Catterson is also behind Tribal Burger in Belfast’s Botanic Avenue.
