About Pizzaiolo

Our Story, Mission, and the People Behind Canada's Favorite Pizza

Our Story

Pizzaiolo's journey began in 2005 when founder Isabella Romano, a third-generation Italian immigrant, recognized that Canada was missing the authentic pizza experience she had grown up with. Armed with family recipes passed down through generations and a determination to share the true art of pizza making, Isabella opened the first Pizzaiolo location in Toronto.

What started as a single location with a commitment to quality has grown into a beloved national brand with locations across Canada. Throughout our expansion, we've maintained our core values: authentic Italian methods, premium ingredients, and a dedication to bringing the art of the pizzaiolo to Canadian homes.

Every Pizzaiolo pizza is crafted with the same care and attention to detail as those first pizzas Isabella made. Our dough is still fermented for a minimum of 24 hours, our sauce is made from Italian tomatoes, and our toppings are carefully selected to ensure peak flavor.

While we honor Italian traditions, we also embrace Canadian tastes and innovations in delivery technology. This balance of tradition and innovation has made Pizzaiolo a trusted name in homes across the country.

Pizzaiolo History

Our Mission & Values

Quality First

We never compromise on ingredients or techniques, ensuring every pizza delivered meets our high standards.

Customer Satisfaction

Every interaction with Pizzaiolo should leave you happy, satisfied, and eager to return.

Community Connection

We're proud to be part of Canadian communities, supporting local events and giving back.

Authenticity

We honor traditional methods while embracing innovation that enhances the pizza experience.

Meet Our Team

Team member 1

Isabella Romano

Founder & CEO

A third-generation Italian-Canadian with a passion for authentic pizza and a vision to bring traditional methods to Canadian homes.

Team member 2

Sofia Martinez

Head Chef

Trained in Naples, Sofia brings authentic Italian techniques and innovative flavor combinations to our menu development.

Team member 3

Michael Chen

Operations Director

The logistics mastermind ensuring your pizza arrives hot and fresh, Michael has revolutionized our delivery systems across Canada.

Team member 4

Aisha Patel

Marketing Director

With over 15 years in food marketing, Aisha leads our brand strategy and community engagement initiatives across Canada.

Team member 5

Thomas Wilson

Quality Assurance Manager

A certified food safety expert and pizza enthusiast, Thomas ensures every Pizzaiolo location maintains our high standards of quality and consistency.

What Our Team Members Say

"Working at Pizzaiolo has been like joining a family. The commitment to quality and tradition here is something I've never experienced at any other restaurant chain."

Ryan Johnson

Store Manager - Vancouver

"As a delivery driver, I see firsthand how much customers love our product. The smile on people's faces when I arrive with their pizza makes this the most rewarding job I've ever had."

Olivia Tremblay

Delivery Team - Montreal

Our Canadian Footprint

Map of Pizzaiolo locations across Canada

From our humble beginnings in Toronto, Pizzaiolo has expanded to serve communities across Canada. We now operate over 75 locations in all major provinces, bringing authentic Italian pizza to Canadians from coast to coast.

Each Pizzaiolo location maintains the same high standards, authentic recipes, and commitment to quality. Whether you're ordering in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montreal, or Halifax, you can expect the same exceptional pizza experience.

Our expansion continues with plans to open 15 new locations in 2024-2025, focusing on bringing Pizzaiolo to underserved communities and smaller cities across the country.

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