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Meet Chef Maurizio – The Passion Behind Every Pizza
Chef Maurizio is the heart and soul of Maurizio’s Pizzeria & Lounge, where Italian tradition, passion, and craftsmanship come together.
Inspired by his family's cherished recipes, Maurizio has dedicated decades to perfecting the art of handcrafted pizza. An internationally award-winning pizza chef and proud Galbani Cheese Ambassador, he combines premium Italian ingredients with fresh, locally sourced toppings.
From dough made fresh daily to sauces crafted with authentic Italian tomatoes, every pizza is a reflection of his love for exceptional food.
But beyond the awards, Maurizio's greatest joy is bringing people together, creating lasting memories, and sharing a little piece of Italy… one pizza at a time.
Gold Cup Master Chef, 2018
Maurizio won first place in Canada in 2017, then went to Romania and came home in 2018 with the Gold Cup Master Chef title, the highest honour at the competition. We're still humbled by it.
A car wash with a pizza oven
We needed a floor strong enough for a 6,000-pound wood-fired oven. After months of looking, Maurizio found an old car and truck wash on Bowes Street and rebuilt it himself.
Not sure what to order?
Chef Maurizio will talk you through the menu. The Canadian is a good place to start, and you can take a seat in the lounge and have it with a Peroni.
Inside the pizzeria
We came in after hiking a few trails in Killbear. Barely made it in 20m before closing, but we were welcomed by Sandra with warm hospitality! We started with gelato - mango and tiramisu, while waiting for our pies. Made in house and you can tell! Fresh and refreshing. The Brother Basil pizza was out of this world good. Baked to perfection with a delicious hot honey and pesto swirl to accompany the pepperoni. The Italian Deluxe was packed with high quality toppings and really hit the spot…
What a find! Chef Maurizio proudly gave us an overview of the menu options. It was a tough decision so we defaulted to the "Canadian." We got lucky arriving at a less busy time of the day. Chose a comfortable spot in the lounge where they served us our pizza and Peroni beer. What a beautiful symphony of flavours. The cheese was exquisite and occasionally I would get a very slight but delightful salty aftertaste. Definitely will have to come back next time we're in the area or make a day trip…
This will be a new must-stop location for me when I'm traveling past Parry Sound. Pizza looked so good I couldn't wait to eat a slice before I took a picture. Tasted fantastic. Definitely the best pizza I've had in awhile. If you're traveling down Hwy 69, do yourself a favour and stop here for some great pizza instead of stopping at a fastfood chain. Easy to get to from the Hwy, food was quick (only 10 min for me), and you can get a coffee at Tim's on your way back to the Hwy. 100% I will be…
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are your most popular dishes?
Chef Maurizio's Pizzeria & Lounge is known for meat-topped pizzas on freshly made dough, plus gelato. Our most popular dishes include:
- Italian Deluxe: Chef Maurizio's freshly made dough carries house-made tomato sauce, Galbani mozzarella, spicy marinated eggplant, green peppers, olives, pepperoni, and Genoa salami.
- Pepperoni Pizza: Pepperoni is layered over house-made tomato sauce and creamy Galbani mozzarella on a handcrafted crust.
- Carnivore: Five meats top this pizza: pepperoni, Calabrese soppressata, bacon, Genoa salami, and Black Forest ham, with Galbani mozzarella and signature tomato sauce.
- Canadian Pizza: Fresh dough and signature sauce are topped with Galbani mozzarella, pepperoni, bacon, mushrooms, and rubbed basil.
- Brother Basil: A white-base pizza with mozzarella, pepperoni, soppressata, hot oil, an infused crust, and a pesto finish, made as a signature pizza that cannot be altered.
- Dolce Vita Gelato: Gelato made fresh in-house daily, with flavors that change weekly and vegan options available.
Check out our full menu.
What are you known for?
We’re known for Italian pizza in Parry Sound, with classic and vegan options, cheesy breads, calzones, espresso drinks, and gelato.
- Italian Food: Italian favourites span classic and specialty pizzas, calzones, cheesy garlic bread, and gelato. Examples include Classic Mozzarella Pizza, Pizza Bianca (White Pizza), Calabrese Pizza, Calzone, Cheesy Garlic Bread, and Dolce Vita Gelato.
- Pizza: Pizzas range from mozzarella and pepperoni classics to white pizza, vegan options, and tuna with red onion. Examples include Classic Mozzarella Pizza, Pepperoni Pizza, Pizza Bianca (White Pizza), Vegan Vibe, and Tuna & Red Onion Pizza.
- Vegetarian Food: Vegetarian choices include mozzarella and white pizzas, vegan options, cheesy breads, and gelato for dessert. Examples include Classic Mozzarella Pizza, Pizza Bianca (White Pizza), Vegan Vibe, Cheesy Bread Sticks, Cheesy Garlic Bread, and Dolce Vita Gelato.
- Drinks: Drinks cover sodas and soft drinks alongside straight espresso, milk-based coffees, and longer black coffees. Examples include Sodas & Soft Drinks, Espresso, Cortado, Latte, Cappuccino, and Long Black.
- Coffee: Coffee options run from single and double espresso to milk-based favourites and longer black coffees. Examples include Espresso, Doppio Espresso, Macchiato, Cappuccino, Caffè Americano, and Long Black.
Additionally, explore Calzones.
Do you offer catering?
Yes! Chef Maurizio's Pizzeria & Lounge offers catering for parties, office lunches, family gatherings, and other events.
Visit our catering page for more information.
What payment methods do you accept?
When you order online, we accept credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover), Apple Pay, and Google Pay.
Services & amenities
Is your restaurant wheelchair accessible? Yes, our restaurant is wheelchair accessible.
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Parry Sound, Depot Harbour, Otter Lake, Nobel, McDougall, and Seguin.
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