Our Story
Welcome to Pizza da Piero, where passion and tradition meet in every bite. Founded by Gianpiero De Vallier - affectionately known as Piero - alongside his Irish wife Cliona, the journey began in the summer of 2007. While on their honeymoon in Lake Bled in Slovenia, Piero and Cliona made the lifechanging decision to turn Piero’s love for artisan baking into a business. With over 30 years of experience in bakeries across Europe, Piero’s expertise in crafting perfect pizza bases was the heart of their new venture.
From their cosy terraced house in Dublin 8, they embarked on their entrepreneurial journey, starting with a stall at the Dublin Food Co-op organic market. Here, every Thursday and Saturday, they sold freshly baked pizza bases and prepared pizzas with a variety of toppings. The local community quickly embraced their offerings, and the invaluable feedback they received helped refine their product and deepen their understanding of their customers' needs.
As demand grew and their reputation spread, it became clear that Pizza da Piero needed to expand beyond the local market. With a deep commitment to maintaining the authenticity and quality that defined their pizza bases, Piero and Cliona began searching for a larger production space. With persistence and determination, they found the perfect facility in Rathcoole, Co Dublin. This move marked a new chapter for Pizza da Piero, enabling them to increase production while staying true to their core values.
Pizza da Piero is dedicated to quality. Our bases are handcrafted daily, using only natural ingredients and traditional methods. Each base undergoes a meticulous 48hr sourdough fermentation process; a technique that requires both skill and patience. The result is a dough that is incredibly healthy, easily digestible and infused with a rich, authentic Italian flavour that comes through in every bite.
Piero’s dedication to his process ensures that our large pizza bases contain just 365 calories. Free from preservatives, sugars, and additives, our bases offer a wholesome and tasty meal option, allowing you to create a genuine Italian pizza in your own home, quickly and easily.
From those early days at the local market, Pizza da Piero has grown into a thriving operation, employing a dedicated team who share our passion for quality and authenticity.
At Pizza da Piero, we believe in creating memorable moments with family through delicious, healthy meals. As Piero often says, “It’s not just about making pizza; it’s about bringing people together and creating joy through food.”
Explore our range of pizza bases in supermarkets and independent stores across Ireland, and discover why we are Ireland’s favourite choice for high-quality, authentic pizza bases.