Our Story

About Green lantern pizza

From a family kitchen to Rochester Hills' favorite pizza destination — discover the passion, craft, and community spirit behind every handcrafted pie we serve.

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Green lantern pizza handcrafted pizza being prepared in Rochester Hills kitchen

15+

Years of
Crafting Pizzas

Our Story

A Slice of Passion, Baked Into Every Pizza

Green lantern pizza was born in 2009 from a simple belief: that great pizza starts with great ingredients, honest recipes, and a whole lot of heart. What began as a small family-run kitchen on Walton Blvd. in Rochester Hills quickly grew into something much bigger — a gathering place for the community.

Founder Marco DiNatale grew up watching his grandmother stretch dough by hand in her Naples kitchen. When he moved to Michigan, he brought those time-honored traditions with him, adapting them to celebrate local Michigan flavors while staying true to the craft of authentic pizza-making.

Today, Green lantern pizza serves hundreds of families every week, using locally sourced produce, freshly milled flour, and house-made sauces. Every pizza that leaves our kitchen carries the same care and craftsmanship that Marco put into that very first pie.

Locally sourced ingredients

Hand-stretched dough daily

Family recipes since 2009

Our Mission

Bringing People Together, One Pizza at a Time

At Green lantern pizza, our mission is simple: to craft pizza so good it becomes part of your family's story. We believe food is more than sustenance — it's connection, memory, and joy. Every ingredient we choose, every pie we bake, is in service of that belief.

15K+

Happy Customers

40+

Pizza Varieties

Years in Business

4.9

Average Rating

Our Values

What We Stand For

Every decision we make at Green lantern pizza is guided by four core values that have shaped us since day one.

Fresh Quality

We source the finest seasonal ingredients from local Michigan farms and trusted suppliers. No shortcuts, no compromises — ever.

Community First

Rochester Hills is our home. We give back through local partnerships, school fundraisers, and sponsorships that strengthen our neighborhood.

Artisan Craft

Every pizza is hand-stretched, carefully topped, and baked to perfection. We treat pizza-making as the art form it truly is.

Warm Hospitality

Whether you're dining in, picking up, or ordering for delivery, we treat every customer like a welcome guest in our home.

Our Journey

The Green Lantern Story: A Timeline

From a single oven to a beloved Rochester Hills institution — here's how we got here.

2009

The First Oven Fires Up

Marco DiNatale opens Green lantern pizza in a modest 800 sq ft space on Walton Blvd., armed with his grandmother's recipes and a secondhand stone oven imported from Italy.

2011

Local Recognition

Voted "Best New Restaurant" by Rochester Hills Reader's Choice Awards. The buzz brings a wave of loyal regulars, and we expand our dining room to seat 60 guests.

2014

Farm-to-Table Partnership

We forge partnerships with three local Michigan farms, committing to sourcing fresh, seasonal vegetables directly from growers within 50 miles of our kitchen.

2017

Catering Launch

Launched our full-service catering operation after years of requests. Green lantern pizza now brings handcrafted pizza to weddings, corporate events, and private parties.

2020

Online Ordering & Delivery

Adapted quickly to serve the community through challenging times by launching online ordering and contactless delivery, keeping Rochester Hills fed and connected.

2024

Renovation & New Menu

Celebrated 15 years with a full restaurant renovation, a refreshed menu featuring 10 new specialty pizzas, and the launch of our loyalty rewards program for valued regulars.

Meet the Team

The People Behind Every Perfect Pie

Our talented team brings together decades of culinary passion, hospitality warmth, and an obsession with getting every pizza just right.

Founder & Head Pizzaiolo

Marco DiNatale

Trained in Naples and Rochester, Marco brings 20+ years of artisan pizza craft to every pie. His grandmother's secret dough recipe remains the backbone of our menu.

Head Chef

Sofia Reyes

A Le Cordon Bleu graduate with a passion for seasonal ingredients, Sofia oversees menu development and ensures every topping combination is a masterpiece.

Operations Manager

James Okafor

James keeps the kitchen running like clockwork. With 10 years in restaurant management, he ensures every order arrives hot, on time, and exactly as promised.

Customer Experience Lead

Priya Nair

Priya is the warm voice behind our customer support and the architect of our loyalty program. She believes every interaction with a guest is an opportunity to create a memory.

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Inside the Green lantern pizza restaurant dining area in Rochester Hills

4.9

Average
Rating

Our Space

A Place Worth Coming Back To

Our restaurant on Walton Blvd. was designed to feel like an extension of your living room — warm, welcoming, and full of good smells. From the open kitchen where you can watch your pizza being made, to the cozy booths perfect for family dinners, every corner of Green lantern pizza was built with you in mind.

We also offer a private dining area for events, catering for all occasions, and an easy online ordering system for those nights when staying in is the plan.

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