Co-Founder
Marco Deluca
Head Pizzaiolo with 18 years of craft. Marco trained in Naples before bringing authentic Neapolitan technique to Machesney Park with a bold American twist.
The Mod Pizza Story
"We started Mod Pizza because we believed pizza could be more — more creative, more personal, more delicious."
Mod Pizza was born out of a simple conviction: that everyone deserves a pizza built exactly the way they want it, made from the freshest ingredients, by people who truly care. What began as a passion project in a modest kitchen in Machesney Park, Illinois has grown into a beloved community institution.
We source our dough daily, hand-stretch every crust, and pile on toppings without hesitation. Our commitment to quality means we never cut corners — from our house-made tomato sauce to the locally-sourced produce that arrives fresh each morning.
"At Mod Pizza, every pizza is a canvas. Your cravings are the art. We're just here to make it happen."
Over the years, we've served tens of thousands of guests, catered hundreds of events, and welcomed countless families to our table. Machesney Park isn't just where we operate — it's our home, and our community means everything to us.
