More Than Pizza.
It's a Feeling.

Chef preparing fresh pizza dough in the Oven 51 kitchen

When we opened our doors on Middle Avenue, we had one simple goal: make the kind of pizza and baked goods that make people stop and say, "This is the real deal."

Every pie starts with a ball of dough we fold, stretch, and toss by hand. Our sauces are simmered from scratch, our cheeses are layered generously, and our wood-fired oven runs hot and true. The bread you pull from our bakery case? That's the same love, baked into every crust.

Whether you're grabbing a quick lunch, hosting a family dinner, or just craving something that tastes like it was made for you — you've found your table at Oven 51.

100%

Fresh, Made Daily

Degrees of Passion

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Slices of Happiness

What We Serve

From Our Oven to
Your Table

Every dish is crafted with the freshest ingredients and a whole lot of heart. Here's a taste of what's waiting for you.

What Makes Us
Different

It's not just what we put on your plate — it's how we make you feel when you walk through our door.

Made From Scratch

Our dough is mixed daily, our sauces are simmered in-house, and nothing comes frozen. Quality is the only recipe we follow.

Made With Love

Every pie, every loaf, every plate is prepared with the kind of care you'd give your own family. That's a promise.

Local & Proud

We're right here in Elyria, serving our neighbors. When you eat at Oven 51, you're supporting a business that cares about this community.

Fast & Fresh

Hot food, ready when you need it. Whether it's a quick lunch break or a family dinner, we get it to you fast without cutting corners.

A Peek at Oven 51

From the oven to the counter to your hands — here's what the experience looks like.

Interior of Oven 51 restaurant with warm lighting and dining area

Close-up of pizza being pulled from a hot oven

Fresh bread being sliced on a wooden board

Fully topped pizza ready to go into the oven

Bakery display case with assorted pastries and desserts

What Our Guests Say

The best compliment is a full plate and a happy customer. Here's what people are saying about Oven 51.

This is hands-down the best pizza in Elyria. The crust has the perfect crunch, the toppings are always fresh, and the atmosphere makes you want to stay and hang out. My family comes here every weekend.

Maria T.

Elyria Local

I stopped in for lunch on a whim and left a regular. The calzone was loaded — not skimpy like some places — and the bread from the bakery case is unreal. You can tell they actually care about what they make.

Jason R.

Elyria Local

Ordered catering for a small office event and everyone was raving about it. The variety was great, everything arrived hot, and the staff was incredibly friendly and easy to work with. We'll be back.

Shirley W.

Elyria Local

Your Slice Is Waiting

Give us a call to place your order, or swing by 148 Middle Avenue — we'll have something hot and delicious waiting for you. No reservation needed, just bring your hunger.

Visit Us or Say Hello

Address

148 Middle Ave
Elyria, OH 44035

Phone

(440) 723-3500

Email

jnewton440@gmail.com

Hours

Monday – Saturday: 11am – 9pm
Sunday: 12pm – 8pm

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Hey Elyria — Come On In,
We Saved You a Slice

More Than Pizza.
It's a Feeling.

From Our Oven to
Your Table

Hand-Tossed Pizzas

Fresh-Baked Breads

Calzones & Stromboli

Salads & Sides

Desserts & Sweets

Beverages