Orapax Restaurant and Bar

About the Business

Specialties

We are fully open for dine in, take out, and delivery.. In 1966, Louis Seretis purchased a small confectionary. He named it Orapax for the street upon which the front door opened. Longshoremen, railroad workers, and other locals came to play pool and purchase medicine, cigars, beer, and a "Poormans Sandwich", spam and cheese on white bread. In 1973 Louis replaced the sandwich with his own original Greek pizza. The result was truly astonishing. Orapax become known throughout Norfolk as "The Place to Eat". His son Nick joined him in the family business in 1982. Now some 50 years later Nicks' daughter Nicole is walking in her father's and Grandfather's shoes. Orapax is their dining room. Welcome to our house.

History

Established in 1966.

In 1966, Louis Seretis purchased a small confectionary. He named it Orapax for the street upon which the front door opened. Longshoremen, railroad workers, and other locals came to play pool and purchase medicine, cigars, beer, and a "Poorman's Sandwich," spam and cheese on white bread. In 1973 Louis replaced the sandwich with his own original Greek pizza. The result was truly astonishing! Orapax became known throughout Norfolk as "The Place to Eat."

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Nick S.

Business Owner

Nick Seretis joined his father in business in 1982. Today, walking in his father's shoes, Nick considers Orapax his own dining room and his daughter Nicole is helping him run the business as well.