A new, casual Italian restaurant is scheduled to open in the Orange Beach area in mid-May. Located at 25755 Perdido Beach Blvd., Rotolo’s Pizzeria will offer dine-in, take-out and catering seven days a week.

 The Louisiana-based Italian restaurant franchise prides itself on providing tasty, authentic Italian cuisine with just a touch of Cajun influence. A packed menu includes several varieties of pizza, calzones, pasta, sandwiches, wraps, salads and more.

Rotolo’s serves it fresh, combining its original dough, made fresh daily at each location, with homemade sauces and freshly prepared vegetables.

“We are excited to bring Rotolo’s to Orange Beach,” said Mitch Rotolo, founder of the franchise. “The area provides the perfect setting for our casual and fun, family-friendly restaurant.”

With 15 successful locations in South Louisiana, the rapidly growing franchise decided it was ready to expand beyond Louisiana’s borders. Orange Beach is the first of 15 planned openings across the Gulf Coast.

“Our loyal fan base frequently vacations along the Gulf Coast, and we want them to feel at home in Orange Beach. Our pizzeria may just give them another reason to vacation here,” Rotolo said.

More information about Rotolo’s Pizzeria can be found at www.rotolos.com.