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Tony Ferraro
Owner and Pizzaiolo
Runs the wood oven and built the dough recipe.
About Venice NY Pizza
A Norfolk pizzeria built around dough, fire, and good company.
Built around the oven
Venice NY Pizza is a neighborhood pizzeria in Norfolk built around one thing done well: wood-fired pizza. We mix and proof our dough every morning, stretch each pie by hand, and finish it in a 700 degree hearth until the crust blisters and chars.
We keep the menu tight and the toppings honest, sourced from local makers whenever we can. Come in for a slice at the counter or a whole pie at a table, and stay a while.
- Dough Made DailyDough is mixed and proofed in house every morning, never brought in frozen. Each pie is hand stretched to order right before it hits the oven.
- Local ToppingsCheese, produce, and cured meats come from growers and makers close to home whenever the season allows. Toppings change as what is available from those makers changes.
- Blazing Wood OvenPies bake fast in a hearth built to run hot, which chars the crust while the center stays soft. That heat is what gives the crust its blistered edge.
Our Mission
We exist to give Norfolk an honest slice: great dough, real ingredients, and a hot oven, without the fuss. That means proofing our dough slow, sourcing close to home, and treating every guest like a regular.
We would rather perfect a short menu than pad a long one, so we keep it simple, keep it fresh, and keep the oven roaring.
Our Story
- Founded
A single oven
Opened with one wood oven and a short list of pies.
- Early growth
The line out the door
Word spread and the counter filled every weekend.
- Expanded
Catering begins
Started sending pizza by the tray to offices and parties.
- Today
A neighborhood staple
Now a go-to slice for the Norfolk community.
Meet the Team
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Gina Russo
Head Chef
Leads the kitchen and the weekly specials.
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Marcus Lee
Catering Lead
Plans pizza packages for parties and offices.
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Sofia Marino
General Manager
Keeps the counter and the dining room humming.
What We Stand For
Craft
Dough, sauce, and dressings are mixed by hand each day rather than delivered pre-made. That daily routine is part of what shapes the flavor of every pie.
Community
Regulars are greeted by name at the counter, and the dining room stays open for lingering. The shop is built to feel like a neighborhood spot, not a quick stop.
Quality
Ingredients are sourced from local makers rather than the cheapest available supplier. That sourcing choice is treated as worth the extra effort on every pie.
Come grab a slice
Order a pie for pickup, book a table, or ask about catering, and we will get you a hot slice as fast as the oven allows.