About Jet's pizza
— New York's Favorite Slice
Since 2014, jet's pizza has been crafting bold, fresh, handmade pizza on Amsterdam Ave. Learn the story behind every slice — our people, our passion, and our promise to New York.
3 years running
From a Small Kitchen
to New York's Favorite
Jet's pizza was born from a simple belief: that great pizza should be honest, bold, and made with love. Our founder, Marco Lettieri, grew up watching his grandmother craft dough from scratch in her Brooklyn apartment. In 2014, he brought that same spirit to 728 Amsterdam Ave, opening a small counter-service spot with big dreams.
What started as a neighborhood gem quickly became one of New York's most talked-about pizza destinations. Jets pizza grew from a 10-seat dining room to a full-scale operation, delivering handcrafted slices across the Upper West Side — without ever compromising on quality or freshness.
- All dough made in-house every morning from 00 flour
- San Marzano tomatoes imported directly from Italy
- Locally sourced cheese and seasonal toppings
- Wood-fired ovens at 800°F for that perfect char
- No freezers — everything is fresh, every single day
Our Mission
"To bring New Yorkers the most honest, freshest, most joyful pizza experience possible — one slice at a time, without shortcuts, without compromise."
Our Core Values
Every decision at Jet's pizza — from ingredient sourcing to how we treat our team — flows from these four principles.
Made with Passion
Every pizza is an act of care. Our team treats each order like it's going to a friend — because in New York, it usually is.
Fresh Ingredients
We never use frozen ingredients. Produce arrives daily, dough is made fresh each morning, and nothing sits on a shelf.
Community First
We're a neighborhood place. We sponsor local schools, partner with area farmers, and give back to the Upper West Side that built us.
Speed Without Sacrifice
Fast delivery should never mean cutting corners. We've built systems that get piping-hot pizza to your door without sacrificing a single slice of quality.
A Decade of Great Pizza
From a single counter in 2014 to New York's go-to pizza destination — here's how jets pizza grew up.
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2014
The First Slice
Marco Lettieri opens Jet's pizza at 728 Amsterdam Ave with a 10-seat counter, a wood-fired oven, and a family dough recipe passed down through three generations.
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2015
NYC's Best New Pizzeria
Jet's pizza is named "Best New Pizzeria" by New York Food Magazine, driving lines around the block and putting the restaurant on the city's culinary map.
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2016
Delivery Launches
We launch our own in-house delivery service, covering the Upper West Side. No third-party apps — just our team, our bikes, and our pizza, delivered hot.
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2018
Menu Expansion
We expand from 8 to 30+ menu items — adding calzones, garlic knots, salads, and our iconic Jet's Signature White Pizza that now has its own fanclub.
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2020
Community Through Crisis
During the pandemic, Jet's pizza delivers 10,000+ free meals to healthcare workers across NYC — a moment our entire team is deeply proud of.
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2022
Catering & Events
We launch our full-service catering arm, bringing the Jet's experience to weddings, corporate events, and private parties across New York.
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2024
10 Years & Still Rising
We celebrate 10 years with 50,000+ loyal customers, a 4.9-star average rating, and the same commitment to quality that started with one family dough recipe in 2014.
Meet the Team Behind Jet's Pizza
Our people are the secret ingredient. Every great slice starts with a passionate human being behind it.
Marco Lettieri
Founder & Head ChefBorn in Brooklyn to an Italian immigrant family, Marco learned the art of pizza from his grandmother. He founded Jet's pizza in 2014 with a single oven and an unwavering obsession with quality.
Sofia Chen
Operations ManagerSofia joined Jet's in 2016 after managing restaurants across Manhattan. She built our delivery network from scratch and keeps everything running like a well-oiled wood-fired oven.
Darius Williams
Sous ChefDarius trained at the International Culinary Center before discovering his true calling: throwing perfect pizza dough. He joined Jet's in 2018 and created three of our top-selling pies.
Priya Nair
Head of CateringPriya brings 12 years of event management experience to Jet's pizza. She launched our catering division in 2022 and has since delivered for over 500 events — from intimate dinners to 300-person weddings.
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