Serving Orlando & Clermont Through Every Storm Since 2009

When the weather turns, Central Florida turns to each other. Over the last decade and a half, our community has faced some serious storms—and we’re proud that our team kept the ovens hot and the phones on. Castello's Pizza has been Serving Orlando & Clermont Through Every Storm Since 2009, through power flickers, flooded roads, and supply headaches, we stayed open—often among the very few places serving hot meals—and when it was safe for our drivers, we delivered.

Whether you’re hunkering down in Clermont, Windermere, Gotha, Ocoee, or Orlando, we’re here with the classics: hand-tossed pies with Grande Cheese, wings, pastas, subs, salads, and even beer & wine delivery (21+). Real food, made fresh, from neighbors you know.

Castello's pizza: Serving Orlando & Clermont Through Every Storm Since 2009

Below is a concise list of named storms that produced notable impacts in the Orlando / East-Central Florida region (winds, flooding, closures, or official NWS “Post-Tropical Cyclone Reports”). These are ordered by year:

• Tropical Storm Debby (2012) — Tornadoes, wind damage, heavy rain across East-Central Florida including Orange County. National Weather Service+1

• Hurricane Matthew (2016) — Strong coastal winds with impacts extending inland across East-Central Florida. National Weather Service+2National Hurricane Center+2

• Hurricane Irma (2017) — Tracked up the peninsula; widespread damage and power outages across Central Florida. National Weather Service+1

• Hurricane Dorian (2019) — Offshore but brought tropical-storm-force conditions; MCO shut operations as bands moved through. National Weather Service+1

• Tropical Storm Eta (2020) — Only tropical “hit” that year for Central Florida; heavy rain and gusty winds. Spectrum News 13+1

• Tropical Storm Elsa (2021) — West-coast landfall; bands brought gusty conditions and heavy rain inland. National Weather Service+1

• Hurricane Ian (2022) — Historic rainfall; Orlando logged 13.20" and significant wind gusts region-wide. NCEI+2National Weather Service+2

• Hurricane Nicole (2022) — Rare November Florida landfall (east coast); tropical-storm conditions inland. Axios

• Hurricane Idalia (2023) — Big Bend landfall; peripheral but documented impacts in East-Central Florida. National Weather Service+1

• Hurricane Helene (2024) — Big Bend landfall; scattered power outages and gusty squalls across Central Florida. National Hurricane Center+2National Weather Service+2

• Hurricane Milton (2024) — Crossed Central Florida; prompted major theme-park closures and widespread outages. People.com+2AP News+2

That’s 11 named storms affecting the Orlando area since 2009. (Some struck Florida’s coast directly; others passed nearby or across the state but still produced tropical-storm-force conditions, flooding, or closures in our region.)

Why We Are Always Open

• Community first. A hot meal calms nerves. We prioritize safety and coordinate with local guidance so we can serve responsibly.

• Prepared kitchens. Generators, contingency product, and pre-storm staging keep dough proofing and ovens running.

• Local delivery team. When roads are passable and it’s safe, our own drivers bring food (and beer & wine, 21+) right to your door.

What To Expect From Us During Storms

• Adjusted hours posted on Google, Instagram, and Facebook as the forecast evolves.

• Short, handwritten menus for speed and consistency if supplies are tight.

• Simple ordering by phone or online; we’ll tell you honestly about ETAs and delivery windows.

A Note on Safety

We stay open only when it’s safe for our staff and the community. If officials issue curfews, evacuations, or it’s genuinely unsafe to operate, we’ll pause and reopen as soon as conditions allow., as long as we have phone and power.

Thank You, Central Florida

From Matthew to Milton, you’ve trusted us through wind and water. Thanks for making us part of your hurricane prep—and your recovery meals. We’ll keep doing our part: cooking with care, delivering with heart, and showing up for the neighborhoods we love.