CENTRAL Pizza & Bar

4.8

137 Reviews

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Top Tags:

Wood-fired pizzas and exceptional cocktails in the heart of downtown Lafayette, LA.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 25, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(337) 534-0887
Website
http://www.eatdrinkcentral.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
423 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501
Neighborhood
Lafayette
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Mixed Olives
Castelvetrano and Kalamata
- Qt$18.00
Garlic Knots
Garlic Butter and Parmesan served with Tomato Sauce, Pistachio Pesto, and Garlic Roasted Ricotta
- Half$150.00
- Full$300.00
Burrata
Fresh Mozzarella, Olive Oil, and Basil served with Wood Fired Pita Bread
- Half$110.00
- Full$220.00
White Bean Hummus
White Bean, Tahini, and Lemon served with Wood Fired Pita Bread
- Qt$25.00
- Half$125.00
- Full$250.00
Loaded Mediterranean Hummus
White Bean Hummus garnished with Sun Dried Tomatoes, Feta, Artichoke Hearts, Roasted Garlic, and Kalamata Olives served with Wood Fired Pita Bread
- Qt$30.00
- Half$150.00
- Full$300.00
Chicken Shawarma Hummus
White Bean Hummus garnished with Chicken Shawarma and served with Wood Fired Pita Bread
- Qt$35.00
- Half$190.00
- Full$380.00
Cheese Curds
White Cheddar Curds fried and served with our Roasted Tomato Aioli
- Qt$20.00
- Half$100.00
- Full$200.00
Central Dip
Leeks, Bacon, and Parmesan served with Wood Fired Pita Bread
- Qt$45.00
- Half$175.00
- Full$350.00
Wood Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Pecan Smoked Bacon, Dried Cherry Tarts, Parmesan, and tossed in Calabrian Chili Aioli
- Half$145.00
- Full$290.00
Mini Meatballs
Pork, Veal, and Beef mixture served atop Roasted Garlic Ricotta, Tomato Sauce, Basil, and LOTS of Parmesan
- Half$125.00
- Full$275.00
Class Buffalo Wings
Coated in Rice Flour and tossed in Frank's Hot Sauce and Butter
- Half$175.00
- Full$350.00
Central Wings
Coated in Rice Flour and tossed in our Calabrian Chili Caramel and garnished with Fried Onions, Basil, and Pistachios
- Half$175.00
- Full$350.00
Roasted Carrots (Off Menu)
Wood Roasted Carrots served atop Greek Yogurt and garnished with Calabrian Chili Paste and Parsley
- Half$145.00
- Full$290.00
Caprese Salad Skewers (Off Menu)
a mix of Cherry Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella, and Fresh Basil Leaves with a drizzle of our Blood Orange Vinaigrette
- Half$80.00
- Full$175.00

Salads

Kale Caesar
Parmesan and Garlic Butter Croutons tossed in our Roasted Lemon Caesar Dressing
- Half$80.00
- Full$175.00
Roquette Man
Arugula and Mixed Greens, Feta, Dried Cherry Tarts, and Pistachios served with our Blood Orange Vinaigrette
- Half$100.00
- Full$200.00
Italian
Arugula and Mixed Greens, Pepperoni, Mortadella, Shaved Red Onions, Pickled Banana Peppers, and Mixed Olives served with our Basil Ranch
- Half$115.00
- Full$225.00
Iceberg Wedge
Tomatoes, Shaved Red Onions, Bacon, and Blue Cheese Crumbles dressed with our Yogurt Bleu Cheese Dressing
- Half$100.00
- Full$200.00

Salads - Protein

half $125; full $250

Grilled Shrimp
Chicken Shawarma
Smoked Chicken Thigh

Sammies

Chicken Shawarma Pita
Feta, Shaved Red Onions, Cherry Tomatoes, and Mixed Greens all tossed in our Cayenne Tzatziki sauce and served in a Wood Fired Pita
- Half$60.00
- Full$120.00
Meatball Parm
Shredded Mozzarella, Tomato Sauce, Parmesan, Basil, Pistachio Pesto, and Mayo served on a toasted Langlinais Seeded Roll
- Half$75.00
- Full$150.00

Pasta

Meatball
Beef, Pork, and Veal Meatballs, Roasted Garlic Tomato Sauce, and Freshly Grated Parmesan
- Half$200.00
- Full$400.00
Pesto
Pistachio Pesto and Freshly Grated Parmesan
- Half$175.00
- Full$350.00
Cacio e Pepe
Cracked Black Pepper and Freshly Grated Parmesan
- Half$175.00
- Full$350.00

Pizza

Margherita$14.00
Tomato Sauce based with Fresh Mozzarella, Fresh Basil, and Olive Oil
Suprema$17.00
Tomato Sauce based with Mozzarella and Fontina Cheese, Pepperoni, Seasoned Ground Beef, Shaved Red Onions, Banana Peppers, and Mushrooms
Paulie$14.00
Tomato Sauce based with Mozzarella, Pepperoni, Pickled Jalapeños, and garnished with Honey
Meatball$17.00
Tomato Sauce based with Mozzarella, Garlic Roasted Ricotta, sliced Meatballs, and garnished with Fresh Basil
Smoke Show$16.00
Tomato Sauce Based with Mozzarella and Fontina cheese, Smoked Chicken Thigh, Smoked Sausage, Pineapple, and Pickled Jalapeños
Carne$17.00
Tomato Sauce based with Mozzarella and Fontina cheese, sliced Meatballs, Pecan Smoked Bacon, Mortadella, and Flat and Curly Pepperoni
Veggie$14.00
Tomato Sauce based with Mozzarella and Fontina cheese, Kale, Arugula, Shaved Red Onions, Cherry Tomatoes, and Sweety Drop Peppers
Curly Sue$16.00
Pistachio Pesto Based with Mozzarella, Roasted Garlic Ricotta, and Curly Pepperoni
Voodoo Chile$17.00
Olive Oil based with Mozzarella, Stracciatella, Meatballs, Curly Pepperoni, Jalapeños, Pecan-Smoked Bacon, Parmesan, and Calabrian Chili Paste
Mediterranean$14.00
Olive Oil based with Mozzarella and Feta cheese, Artichoke Hearts, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Roasted Garlic, Shaved Red Onions, and Kalamata Olives
Shawarma-Geddon$16.00
Olive Oil based with Mozzarella and Feta, Shaved Red Onions, Cherry Tomatoes, Chicken Shawarma, and garnished with our Tzatziki Sauce
Muffaletta$15.00
Olive Oil based with Mozzarella and Fontina cheese, Mixed Olives, Mortadella, Curly Pepperoni, and a Sesame Seed Crust
Lady & the Scamp$19.00
Persillade based with Stracciatella, Fontina, and Mozzarella cheese, Gulf Shrimp, Cherry Tomatoes, Roasted Garlic, and Freshly Grated Parmesan
Crunchy Boi$16.00
Olive Oil based with Mozzarella, Smoked Chicken Thigh, Jalapeños, Shaved Red Onions, Fontina, Hot Honey Mustard, Crunchy Batter, and Parsley
Buffalo Stance$16.00
Buffalo Sauce based with American and Mozzarella cheese, Smoked Chicken Thigh, Pecan-Smoked Bacon, Shaved Red Onions, Shaved Celery, Freshly Grated Parmesan, Basil Ranch, and a Ranch Butter Crust

Bar Packages

Tier One
includes Water, Juice, and Soda Pop
- per person$8.00
Tier Two
includes Water, Juice, Soda Pop, and Beer
- per person$15.00
Tier Three
includes Water, Juice, Soda Pop, Beer, Wine, and Champagne
- per person$20.00
Tier Four
includes Water, Juice, Soda Pop, Beer, Wine, Champagne, and House Liquor
- per person$30.00
Tier Five
includes Water, Juice, Soda Pop, Beer, Wine, Champagne, and Premium Liquor
- per person$45.00
Tier Six
includes Water, Juice, Soda Pop, Beer, Wine, Champagne, Premium Liquor, and Frozen Drinks
- per person$60.00
Tier Seven (Cash Bar)
Your Choice — Tiers One - Six Available

Juices

Include:

Cranberry
Grapefruit
Orange
Blood Orange
Pineapple

Soda Pops

Include:

Sprite
Diet Coke
Coke
Ginger Ale
Tonic Water

Wines

Include:

Red
White
Rose

Champagne

Brut

House Liquors

New Amsterdam Vodka and Gin
Old Forrester Bourbon
Espolon Tequila

Premium Liquors

Hendrick's Gin
Grey Goose Vodka
Maker's Mark Bourbon
Casa Amigos Tequila

Offsite Events

Full Service Cocktail Parties
Rehearsal & Wedding Venues
Corporate Style Luncheons
Bar & Beverage Services
Coursed, Seated Meals
$250 Minimum Delivery & More!

Catering Info

$250 Nonrefundable Deposit
Paid Total 3 Days Prior to Event Date
Service Staff Provided at an Hourly Rate
3 Hour Setup Time Required
Full Menu Available As Well As Off Menu Items
Fun Mix of Bar and Beverage Options Available

What 137 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

5Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Energetic

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Baton Rouge / Lafayette
Best Food
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Great for brunch
Baton Rouge / Lafayette
Good for business meals
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Kid-friendly
Baton Rouge / Lafayette
Hot spot
Baton Rouge / Lafayette
Neighborhood gem
Baton Rouge / Lafayette
Great for outdoor dining
Baton Rouge / Lafayette
Lively
Lafayette
Best Food
Lafayette
Best Ambiance
Lafayette
Good for business meals
Lafayette
Romantic
Lafayette
Good for special occasions
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MC
MarshaC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, atmosphere, and drinks this place has it all!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baton Rouge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, awesome pizza and delicious meatballs!!
AJ
AngelJ
Baton Rouge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Meatball appetizer was seriously the best thing I’ve eaten in a while!! Service was great.
BF
BrianFromTexas
Baton Rouge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Central Pizza is fantastic...they have a concise menu with just enough choices to satisfy anyone's taste. Their gourmet pizzas are fantastic, great choice of appetizers and great beverages to choose from. Parking out front is limited with pay meters, but there's a parking garage a short 2 blocks away that charges $1/hr via a self service pay station. In my opinion, that's better than parking on the street anyway.
JS
JimS
Baton Rouge
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious, the beer was cold and the service was good!
RD
RebeccaD
Exclusive
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great place. Delicious and HUGE pizzas. Lovely cocktail. Wine was a bit expensive.
TW
TriciaW
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely loved the atmosphere and the food was excellent!! A fun place to have dinner and a drink!
J
Josh
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place and great service! I wish there was one in Baton Rouge.
M
Midcityfoodie
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was there during Festival International when they were super busy yet they didn’t miss a beat. Service was great, food came out fast & everything was delicious. It’s my go to spot when I’m in Lafayette!
TM
TimothyM
New Orleans
75 reviews
vip
4.0
75 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food and drinks were terrific, as usual. Unfortunately, we were seated at a high top table, and it was the opposite of cozy, or even comfortable. Service was pleasant, but rather slow on this Monday night. No doubt we’ll be back. Every other visit has been outstanding.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baton Rouge
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic food and service.
RD
RoyD
Baton Rouge
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 15, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience2
Definitely a better experience than a chain pizza place. Lots of options, pie was good and hot out of the oven. Service was great.
GG
GlasgowGirl1971
Austin
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Our server Lyndsey was amazing! Great pizza and drinks.
HC
HilaryC
Baton Rouge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Alexis was awesome. We had a quality experience. Highly recommended.
LC
LisaC
Baton Rouge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The pizza was simply amazing. The wait staff was friendly and helpful , and everything was amazing. Can’t wait to try it again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baton Rouge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baton Rouge
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 16, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
I’ve always had a good experience, quick service, and excellent pizza.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was excellent!
M
Moby
San Antonio
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve eaten here many times and have enjoyed it every time.
J
Jordan
Tallahassee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 16, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was phenomenal. The food was outstanding. Easily a favorite place to dine downtown.
SB
SarB
New Orleans
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2021
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great food. Tables VERY close together. Don’t need to seat customers at every table side to side if there are open tables.
LB
LenziB
New Orleans
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2021
overall1food1service1ambience1
The restaurant was closed when we got there. I've been before & food is great but to let people make reservations when you're closed is frustrating.
IG
ItalianGirl
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious. We had the Central Wings for the first time which I highly recommend. Love the pizza!!! It's always outstanding.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baton Rouge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great! Delicious!
KR
KimR
Baton Rouge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just a little too loud. Music is loud so people talk even louder
AA
AndreA
Baton Rouge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 9, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great pizza as usual, and a good drink selection as well.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2021
overall4food5service3ambience4
We had a table of two on a Saturday night. There was also an event downtown that night. Food was a little slow coming out, but they were VERY busy and the waitress apologized. Definitely make a reservation!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Baton Rouge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 9, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Alexis was awesome!
J
Johnny
Baton Rouge
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2021
overall4food5service4ambience4
The vibe feels like a place from New York. It has lots of small tables in a long narrow restaurant. The mood was set with tea candle lit dinner and lots of laughter. The cooks in the back were just as excited to be there as we were. Food was AMAZING. Would go again any day.
A
Alyssa
Baton Rouge
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always the service and food are amazing! We will continue to come back again and again!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2021
overall5food4service5ambience5
Kayden was excellent food was delicious!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always our number 1 choice for a night out!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always enjoy our times at central!
AW
AdamW
Houston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect dining experience
G
George
Baton Rouge
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The cauliflower buffalo wings were exceptional. Meatballs were great and the pizza was fantastic!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2021
overall4food5service5ambience4
Service was
TM
TimothyM
New Orleans
75 reviews
vip
5.0
75 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was fantastic, and our server even turned us on to different menu items. I love Central Pizza!
RM
RoxanneM
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 15, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The place is hip and cool and it doesn't matter if you aren't. The staff was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Orleans
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Favorite place in Lafayette!!! AlwAys our go to!!
PW
PeterW
Baton Rouge
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on August 9, 2021
overall2food5service1ambience1
They require you to put your mask on for the 8 steps to the table, but the people making the pizzas have their masks pulled down. Wait staff was talking to each other and didn’t even attend to our table more than twice.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

CENTRAL Pizza & Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 137 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Mar 25, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

423 Jefferson St, Lafayette, LA 70501

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Lafayette
Hours of operation
Mon–Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

Website
http://www.eatdrinkcentral.com/
Phone number
(337) 534-0887

CENTRAL Pizza & Bar

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Food Options

Appetizers

Mixed Olives

Garlic Knots

Burrata

White Bean Hummus

Loaded Mediterranean Hummus

Chicken Shawarma Hummus

Cheese Curds

Central Dip

Wood Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Mini Meatballs

Class Buffalo Wings

Central Wings

Roasted Carrots (Off Menu)

Caprese Salad Skewers (Off Menu)

Salads

Kale Caesar

Roquette Man

Italian

Iceberg Wedge

Salads - Protein

Grilled Shrimp

Chicken Shawarma

Smoked Chicken Thigh

Sammies

Chicken Shawarma Pita

Meatball Parm

Pasta

Meatball

Pesto

Cacio e Pepe

Pizza

Margherita$14.00

Suprema$17.00

Paulie$14.00

Meatball$17.00

Smoke Show$16.00

Carne$17.00

Veggie$14.00

Curly Sue$16.00

Voodoo Chile$17.00

Mediterranean$14.00

Shawarma-Geddon$16.00

Muffaletta$15.00

Lady & the Scamp$19.00

Crunchy Boi$16.00

Buffalo Stance$16.00

Bar Packages

Tier One

Tier Two

Tier Three

Tier Four

Tier Five

Tier Six

Tier Seven (Cash Bar)

Juices

Cranberry

Grapefruit

Orange

Blood Orange

Pineapple

Soda Pops

Sprite

Diet Coke

Coke

Ginger Ale

Tonic Water

Wines

Red

White

Rose

Champagne

Brut

House Liquors

New Amsterdam Vodka and Gin