Gabriel Pizza History

The first Gabriel Pizza and Italian Food location opened its doors in 1977 on St. Joseph Blvd. in Orleans. That year Michael Hanna and his father launched their dream of serving Ottawa’s finest pizza and Italian food. The idea that quality comes first for all of Gabriel’s recipes has been the number one factor in fostering Gabriel’s success since that day in 1977. It is that idea that has helped Gabriel’s build a loyal family of customers who love and trust in our recipes.

A family operation of 5 brothers along side their parents, the Hanna family worked hard making everything from the dough, to the sauce, to selecting the finest cheeses and toppings, to cooking and delivering door to door in the community of Orleans. That dedication to quality and service makes up the great taste associated with the Gabriel Pizza franchises today. A strong work ethic, product quality, and a dedication to customer satisfaction have built this one location family operation into a growing franchise of 22 locations across the Ottawa region over the past three decades.

Over the past 30 years Gabriel Pizza has became a household name in Ottawa, a name synonymous with great tasting pizza and Italian food. We thank all of our loyal customers who have helped us do so; we could not have done it without you.