From a small family kitchen on Niagara Street to Buffalo's most beloved marcos pizza destination — we've been handcrafting every pie with passion, fresh ingredients, and a whole lot of heart for over three decades.
In 1992, Marco Rossi — a first-generation Italian-American with a grandmother's recipe and a dream — opened a tiny pizzeria on Niagara Street in Buffalo, NY. With just a single wood-fired oven and an unshakeable belief in quality, he began making marco's pizza the way it was meant to be made: slow-fermented dough, hand-crushed San Marzano tomatoes, and the freshest local toppings Buffalo had to offer.
Word spread fast. Neighbors lined up around the block. By 1997, the original single oven became four, the dining room expanded, and Marcos had earned its place as a cornerstone of the Buffalo food community. Today, marcos pizza is still made by the same family, with the same standards, in the same neighborhood.
We don't cut corners on ingredients, we don't rush our dough, and we never stop trying to make each pie better than the last. That's the Marcos promise — passed down through three decades and still going strong.
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We believe a great slice of pizza isn't just food — it's a memory, a moment, a reason to gather. Our mission at Marcos is simple: craft the most authentic, flavourful marco pizza in Buffalo using real ingredients, time-honored techniques, and the kind of care that only comes from doing something you truly love.
Every pie that leaves our oven is made with that intention. Not to be the biggest — but to be the best.
The principles that have guided Marcos since day one — and will continue to guide us for the next 30 years.
We source fresh, locally-grown produce and premium imported cheeses. No shortcuts, no preservatives — just honest, wholesome food on every plate.
Marcos was built by Buffalo and belongs to Buffalo. We partner with local suppliers, support neighborhood events, and give back to the community that raised us.
Our dough slow-ferments for 48 hours. Our sauce simmers all morning. Great pizza takes time, and we'll never sacrifice quality for the sake of convenience.
Our team loves what they do. From the first stretch of dough to the final slice, every step is performed with genuine pride and culinary passion.
From a one-oven dream to Buffalo's favourite marcos pizza — here are the milestones that shaped who we are.
Marco Rossi opens the first Marcos location at 1085 Niagara St, Buffalo with one oven and his grandmother's recipe.
Overwhelming demand leads to a full kitchen renovation — four new ovens installed and the dining room doubled in size to seat 80 guests.
Marcos wins the Buffalo News "Best Pizza in WNY" award for the first time — a distinction we've retained 14 times since.
Marcos embraces digital — launching Buffalo's first restaurant online ordering system, bringing marcos pizza directly to your door.
Marco's son, Luca Rossi, joins as Head Chef — infusing new creativity while fiercely protecting the original recipes that made Marcos famous.
Marcos celebrates its one-millionth pizza served — a milestone marked with a community celebration and a week of complimentary slices for loyal customers.
Every great marcos pizza starts with the hands that make it. Meet the passionate people who show up every day to craft something extraordinary.
The visionary behind Marcos, Marco has been kneading dough and perfecting his grandmother's sauce recipe since before the restaurant opened. His philosophy: "The best pizza is made with love, time, and zero shortcuts."
Trained at the Culinary Institute of America and mentored by his father, Luca brings modern techniques and seasonal creativity to the Marcos kitchen while keeping the soul of the original recipes intact.
Sofia keeps every slice consistent and every customer smiling. With a background in hospitality management, she ensures that the Marcos experience exceeds expectations from the first call to the final bite.
James heads Marcos' delivery operations and customer service, ensuring every order arrives hot, on time, and with the care that our neighborhood expects from a 30-year institution.
1085 Niagara St
Buffalo, NY 14213, USA
Mon–Fri: 9am–6pm
Sat: 10am–4pm