Manny’s House of Pizza — a downtown Nashville institution and longtime anchor of The Arcade — is closing after a near-40-year run.
Opened in 1984, the beloved hole-in-the-wall New York City-style pizza joint is owned and operated by wife and husband Adele Macca and Manny Macca. Known for its pizza, Manny’s also offers pasta, calzones and rolls.
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