About Pizzaiolo

Authentic Italian pizza with a Canadian heart

Our Story

Founded in 1998 by Marco Pizzaiolo, our journey began with a simple mission: to bring authentic Italian pizza to Canadian families without compromising on quality or tradition.

Marco grew up in Naples, Italy, where he learned the art of pizza-making from his grandmother. When he moved to Canada in the 1990s, he noticed that while there were many pizzerias, few captured the true essence of Italian pizza - the perfect balance of a thin, chewy crust, fresh ingredients, and traditional recipes passed down through generations.

Starting with a small location in Toronto, Pizzaiolo quickly gained a reputation for exceptional quality and authentic flavors. Word spread, and soon we were opening locations across Ontario, and eventually throughout Canada.

Today, Pizzaiolo is proud to serve communities across Canada, but our commitment remains the same as day one: to craft each pizza with care, using the freshest ingredients and traditional methods that honor our Italian heritage while embracing our Canadian home.

Our Values

Local Commitment

We source ingredients locally whenever possible, supporting Canadian farmers and reducing our environmental footprint.

Customer Happiness

We believe every pizza should bring joy. Our 100% satisfaction guarantee ensures you'll love your Pizzaiolo experience.

Traditional Methods

We honor time-tested Italian pizza-making techniques, from our 48-hour fermented dough to our handcrafted sauces.

Community Focus

Each Pizzaiolo location is deeply connected to its community, supporting local events, schools, and charitable initiatives.

Meet Our Team

The passionate people behind your favorite pizzas

Team member 1

Maria Rossi

Chief Executive Officer

Maria has been with Pizzaiolo since 2005, bringing her extensive restaurant management experience and passion for Italian cuisine to lead our company's growth across Canada.

Team member 2

Sofia Bianchi

Head Chef

With formal training in Naples and 15 years of experience, Sofia oversees our recipes and quality standards, ensuring each pizza meets our high standards of authenticity and flavor.

Team member 3

Roberto Conti

Operations Director

Roberto ensures our 50+ locations across Canada maintain consistent quality and service. His background in logistics helps us deliver fresh, hot pizzas to your door in record time.

Team member 4

Emma Thompson

Customer Experience Manager

Emma is dedicated to ensuring every customer has an exceptional experience. She leads our service training and oversees our customer feedback programs to continually improve our service.

Team member 5

Daniel Chen

Supply Chain Manager

Daniel works closely with local farmers and suppliers to source the freshest ingredients. His commitment to quality ensures that only the best ingredients make it into our kitchens.

Our Milestones

1998

First Location Opens

Marco Pizzaiolo opens our first pizzeria in Toronto's Little Italy neighborhood.

2003

Expansion Begins

After building a loyal following, we open our 5th location and begin expanding across Ontario.

2008

National Recognition

Pizzaiolo wins "Best Pizza in Canada" award and expands to neighboring provinces.

2015

Coast to Coast

We reach our goal of having locations in every Canadian province, bringing authentic Italian pizza nationwide.

2020

Community Support

During the pandemic, we donate over 10,000 pizzas to healthcare workers and expand our delivery network.

2024

Present Day

With 50+ locations and growing, we continue our mission of bringing authentic Italian pizza to Canadians everywhere.

What Our Customers Say

"Pizzaiolo is the closest thing to real Italian pizza I've found in Canada. The crust is perfect - not too thick, not too thin, and the quality of the ingredients really shows."

Robert M.
Vancouver, BC

"As an Italian-Canadian, I'm very picky about my pizza. Pizzaiolo gets it right every time. Their commitment to quality and tradition reminds me of the pizzas I enjoyed growing up in my nonna's kitchen."

Isabella G.
Montreal, QC

"The delivery is always prompt, the pizza is always hot, and the flavors are consistently excellent. My family has been ordering from Pizzaiolo weekly for years, and we've never been disappointed."

Thomas J.
Calgary, AB

Join Our Team

Passionate about pizza? Love making customers happy? We're always looking for talented individuals to join the Pizzaiolo family. Check out our current openings or send us your resume for future opportunities.

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