Marcus Dewey
Founder & Head Chef
A culinary school graduate with a decade of Italian kitchen experience, Marcus founded Dewey's pizza on the belief that every community deserves exceptional, honest food.
Our Story
The Heart Behind Dewey's Pizza
Dewey's pizza began with a simple belief: that a great slice of pizza can bring people together. From our stone ovens in Dublin, Ohio, we've been crafting handmade deweys pizza with fresh local ingredients and genuine passion since day one.
2008
Est.
Our Story
From a Humble Kitchen
From a Humble Kitchen
to Dublin's Favorite Slice
Dewey's pizza was born in 2008 when founder Marcus Dewey returned from a culinary journey across Italy determined to bring authentic artisan pizza culture to Dublin, Ohio. Armed with a hand-built stone oven, a notebook of recipes, and an unwavering obsession with quality, he opened our first location on Perimeter Drive.
What started as a neighborhood gathering spot quickly became a beloved institution. The secret? We never compromise. Every dewey's pizza is made with dough that slow-ferments for 72 hours, hand-crushed San Marzano tomatoes, and toppings sourced from Ohio farms within 150 miles of our kitchen. That's the deweys difference.
Today, Dewey's pizza continues to grow — but our values never change. Every pizza that leaves our stone oven carries the same care and craftsmanship Marcus put into that very first pie.
16+
Years of Craftsmanship
500K+
Pizzas Served
100%
Local Ohio Ingredients
4.9★
Average Guest Rating
Our Mission
What Dewey's Stands For
"To create pizza that tells a story — of craftsmanship, community, and the joy of sharing something truly delicious around a table. Every dewey pizza is a promise: real ingredients, real flavor, real care."
Handcrafted Always
Every pizza is formed, topped, and baked by hand. We never rush the process because great pizza demands time, attention, and genuine skill.
Local First
We partner with Ohio farms and suppliers to bring the freshest seasonal ingredients to your plate — supporting our community while elevating every bite.
Community Rooted
Dewey's pizza is Dublin's pizza. We invest in local events, charities, and schools because a great restaurant grows alongside its neighbors.
Stone Oven Tradition
Our stone ovens reach 900°F for the perfect char and crisp crust. It's an ancient method that produces results no conveyor belt can replicate.
Uncompromising Quality
From imported San Marzano tomatoes to 72-hour fermented dough, we refuse to cut corners. Quality is our baseline, not our selling point.
Joy in Every Bite
Pizza is happiness. We create an atmosphere where every guest feels welcomed, celebrated, and nourished — from the first visit to the hundredth.
Our Journey
The Deweys Timeline
From a single stone oven to Dublin's most beloved pizza destination — here's how deweys pizza grew into what it is today.
2008
The First Stone Oven
Marcus Dewey opens the original Dewey's pizza on Perimeter Drive, Dublin. The hand-built stone oven and 72-hour dough recipe immediately attract a devoted following.
2011
Ohio's Best Pizza Award
Columbus Monthly Magazine names Dewey's pizza the "Best Artisan Pizza in Central Ohio" — the first of many regional accolades that put us on the culinary map.
2014
Farm Partnership Program
Dewey launches our Local Ohio Farms initiative, partnering with 12 regional farms to source vegetables, herbs, and cheeses. The deweys commitment to local becomes official policy.
2017
Catering & Events Launch
Responding to overwhelming demand, Dewey's pizza introduces full-service catering for weddings, corporate events, and community gatherings across the Columbus metro area.
2020
Community Through Crisis
During the pandemic, Dewey's pizza pivots to contactless delivery and feeds over 3,000 frontline healthcare workers across Dublin and Columbus at no charge — community above all.
2023
Renovation & New Menu
Dewey's pizza unveils a stunning dining room renovation, three new stone ovens, and an expanded seasonal menu featuring rotating specialty pies and natural wine pairings.
2026
The Next Chapter
With 500,000+ pizzas served and a community stronger than ever, Dewey's pizza looks ahead — same values, same stone ovens, and the same promise of Dublin's finest handcrafted slice.
Meet the Team
The People Behind Every Perfect Pie
Behind every great dewey's pizza is a passionate team of culinary artists, community builders, and lifelong pizza lovers.
Sofia Rosario
Executive Pizzaiola
Trained in Naples and certified by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, Sofia oversees all stone oven operations and ensures every crust meets our exacting standards.
James Hartwell
Operations Manager
James keeps the deweys machine running smoothly — from farm deliveries to front-of-house flow. With 10 years in restaurant management, he ensures every visit is seamless.
Priya Nambiar
Pastry Chef & Desserts
Priya crafts the sweet side of Dewey's pizza — from decadent tiramisu to stone oven-baked calzone desserts. Her creations turn every meal into a complete culinary experience.
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