Our Story

Pizzaleah serves California Artisan Pizza. Handcrafted and baked in an electric, brick oven. We take what we love about New York pizza dough and apply a slow, cold fermentation process to create our signature crust. Our specialty pizzas are composed and influenced by California cuisine and incorporate fresh, local products wherever possible. Beer and wine from the Northern Bay Area.

Leah Scurto - Founder, Managing Partner & Pizzaiola

Leah Scurto first started making pizzas in 1997. She spent years honing her skills working in a small Bay Area pizza chain called, Pizza My Heart. In mid-2018, Leah branched out on her own and began the process of creating Pizzaleah.  Since opening in March 2020, PIzzaleah has been included multiple times on the San Francisco Chronicle’s list of the 25 Top Restaurants in the San Francisco Bay Area. Leah has competed in pizza competitions across the United States and Italy. She is a 5-time pizza champion and in 2022 she was featured on Hulu’s original show, Best In Dough. In 2021 She was recognized as one of Pizza Today Magazine’s Rising Stars of the Pizza Industry. Leah has also had the honor of judging international pizza competitions. She also teaches pizza-making classes and works as a restaurant/pizza consultant.

Clarence Wainer - Co-Owner

Clarence Wainer spent 20 years as an organic farmer growing watercress in Sausalito and Petaluma. His work with the land has been fueled by his passion for bringing quality ingredients to market and sharing good food with friends. Clarence is a family man with two kids whom are often featured on the Pizzaleah Instagram. He likes to keep his mind working and his hands busy so he also began to cultivate a passion for metal work in 2002. Clarence lives with his family in rural Petaluma.

Team

Leah Scurto
Owner/ Executive Pizza Maker

Old Grey Beard
Beer Director