Ole & Lena's Pizzeria

Long before pizzas were being served here at Ole & Lena’s Pizzeria, the town of Rothsay, Minnesota was home to many Norwegian immigrants who probably never imagined their prized hotdish casseroles would be eaten on top of pizza. But then again, Ole and Lena have always been a couple of inventive cooks. Start with some Norwegian roots, throw in a dash of Italian seasoning, mix together in a small town, and top it off with a little quirkiness, and you’ve got a restaurant concerned with making the ...

Long before pizzas were being served here at Ole & Lena’s Pizzeria, the town of Rothsay, Minnesota was home to many Norwegian immigrants who probably never imagined their prized hotdish casseroles would be eaten on top of pizza. But then again, Ole and Lena have always been a couple of inventive cooks. Start with some Norwegian roots, throw in a dash of Italian seasoning, mix together in a small town, and top it off with a little quirkiness, and you’ve got a restaurant concerned with making the best food possible at reasonable prices. Life seems to move at a slower pace in small towns. So sit down, relax, and let Ole and Lena do the cooking while you visit with friends and family.