12+ Years of Flavor

50+ Toppings Available

30K+ Happy Customers

4.8★ Average Rating

Freshly made Mod Pizza being prepared in our kitchen

2012 Founded in Tucson

Our Story

From a Dream to Your Table

Mod Pizza was born in the heart of Tucson in 2012 when founders Marco and Diana Ricci decided the world needed a pizza experience that put the customer completely in charge. Tired of settling for someone else's idea of a great pizza, they opened a tiny 600-square-foot kitchen on Oracle Road with one simple mission: let every guest build exactly what they love.

What started as a neighborhood secret grew by word of mouth — neighbors telling neighbors about the freshest dough, the house-made sauces, and the freedom to pile on as many toppings as your heart desired, all at one flat price. By 2015, we'd outgrown three kitchens and moved into our flagship Oracle Road location.

Today, Mod Pizza continues to serve the Tucson community with the same passion and fresh ingredients that sparked that very first oven. Every pizza is still hand-stretched, every sauce still made in-house, and every guest is still treated like family.

Fresh Ingredients

Locally sourced produce delivered daily.

Baked Fresh

Every pie made to order in under 3 minutes.

Community First

Proud supporters of Tucson local causes.

Award-Winning

Best Pizza Tucson 2019, 2021 & 2023.

What Drives Us

Mission, Vision & Purpose

Every decision we make — from choosing our flour to training our team — flows from these core commitments.

Our Mission

To create an exceptional pizza experience by combining fresh, high-quality ingredients with genuine hospitality — empowering every guest to eat exactly the way they want, every single time.

Our Vision

To become the most beloved pizza destination in the Southwest by setting the standard for customization, freshness, and community impact — one neighborhood at a time.

Our Purpose

We believe food brings people together. Our purpose is to be the gathering place where Tucson families, friends, and colleagues connect over something delicious, affordable, and made with love.

Our Journey

Milestones That Made Us

Over a decade of dough, determination, and delicious memories. Here's how we got here.

2012

The First Oven

Marco and Diana Ricci open the very first Mod Pizza location — a tiny 600 sq ft kitchen on Oracle Road — with hand-stretched dough and a dream of limitless toppings.

2015

First Major Award

Tucson Weekly names Mod Pizza "Best New Restaurant." Demand outgrows the original kitchen — we move into our expanded Oracle Road flagship with a wood-fired oven.

2017

Community Roots Deepen

We launch the Mod Gives Back program — donating 1% of every sale to local Tucson charities. Over $40,000 raised in the first year alone for youth food security initiatives.

2019

Going Green

Mod Pizza transitions to 100% compostable packaging and partners with two Arizona organic farms for our vegetable toppings. Named "Best Pizza Tucson 2019" by AZ Foodie Magazine.

2021

Online Ordering Launch

Despite a challenging year, we launch our online ordering platform and curbside pickup — keeping Tucson fed while keeping our team safely employed throughout.

2024

30,000 Guests & Growing

We celebrate serving our 30,000th unique guest and announce plans for a catering division and franchise opportunities — bringing the Mod experience to more communities across Arizona.

The People Behind the Pizza

Meet Our Team

Every great pizza starts with great people. Our passionate crew brings skill, heart, and a whole lot of sauce to work every single day.

Co-Founder & CEO

Marco Ricci

A Tucson native with 20 years in the restaurant industry, Marco's vision for customizable, accessible pizza sparked the entire Mod concept.

Co-Founder & Operations

Diana Ricci

With a background in hospitality management, Diana ensures every guest interaction — from first visit to tenth — feels personal and memorable.

Executive Chef

James Ortega

Trained in Naples and Chicago, James develops all of Mod's signature sauces and seasonal specials, bringing world-class technique to every Tucson table.

Guest Experience Manager

Priya Shah

Priya oversees every touchpoint of the guest journey — from our digital ordering system to in-store ambiance — ensuring Mod feels like your favorite place.

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