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Desi Pizza House

Our Story

Born from Two Cultures.
One Delicious Pizza.

How It Started

Our founder Ravi grew up in Mountain View, the son of a Mumbai chef who believed every meal should tell a story. After studying culinary arts in Naples, Italy — and falling in love with Neapolitan pizza — he came home with a radical idea.

What if you took the pillowy, charred crust of a wood-fired Neapolitan pizza and built it with the spices, aromatics, and soul of his mother's kitchen? What if tikka masala wasn't just a curry — it was the best pizza sauce you've ever tasted?

His family called it a crazy experiment. His first customers called it a revelation. Five years later, we're still making the same pies — just for a lot more people.

A pizza chef stretching fresh dough by hand, surrounded by aromatic spice jars

What Makes Us Different

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Authentic Desi Spices

We grind our masalas fresh every morning. No pre-made spice blends. No shortcuts.

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Freshly Made Dough

Our sourdough base ferments for 48 hours. It's not fast — it's better.

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Family Roots

Every decision we make is filtered through a simple question: would grandma approve?

The Family Behind the Pie

Ravi Patel, founder of Desi Pizza House, in the kitchen

Ravi Patel

Founder & Executive Chef

Meena Patel, co-founder, smiling with a dessert pizza

Meena Patel

Co-Founder & Pastry Chef

Arjun Patel, general manager, at the front of house

Arjun Patel

General Manager