A man in a denim jacket stands confidently in a restaurant setting.

Meet our owner

Jeff Oliveri

Exterior view of Ross Italian Deli Pizza with vintage cars parked outside.

As a San Diego native, Jeff spent his childhood in his family's pizza restaurant down in National City. And he absolutely loved it - never was he complaining about tossing pizza dough, stocking shelves or slicing deli meats as long as it was alongside his three brothers and his parents.


It was all he ever knew - hard work and commitment to quality service and food.

Once his parents decided to retire and close the business, Jeff was heartbroken. He had grown a true love and care for the business and the community it had built. But, he knew one day he would find that again.


Finally, after spending 30 years working in the corporate sector, Jeff knew it was time to return to his roots. This restaurant is a product of passion and love for this industry and it's ability to touch people's hearts. And doing that all while honoring his Mom makes it all the better.

Child holding a large cardboard box in a store setting.
A person tossing pizza dough in a restaurant kitchen.
A woman in a red outfit preparing dough in a kitchen with baking equipment.
Child holding a large cardboard box in a restaurant setting

A San Diego native who knows this business like the back of his hand.

A man and a boy standing outside a store with neon signs.
Group of friends smiling in a cozy restaurant setting

Finally, after spending 30 years working in the corporate sector, Jeff knew it was time to return to his roots. This restaurant is a product of passion and love for this industry and it's ability to touch people's hearts.


And doing that all while honoring his Mom makes it all the better.

Chef posing with a guest in a cozy restaurant setting

And she will always be her son's biggest influence. Almost every Sunday you can find her sitting at her table, enjoying a meal with her sons (and making sure Jeff knows what she really feels about it)!