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By The Chef Pizza

1212 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33803

4.7 · 353 reviews

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About this business

By The Chef Pizza in Lakeland specializes in New York-style pizza and focaccia-style squares crafted by a former pizzaiolo from Manhattan. The restaurant offers both traditional thin-crust NY slices and signature creations like The Roni Cup and Espinaca, featuring house-made sauces and quality ingredients. Thursday specials provide affordable options, and the casual dining experience includes an outdoor patio overlooking a koi pond.

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What are By The Chef Pizza's hours of operation in Lakeland?

By The Chef Pizza is open Wednesday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The business is closed Monday and Tuesday.

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Is By The Chef Pizza open on Mondays or Tuesdays?

No, By The Chef Pizza is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

What makes By The Chef Pizza's New York-style pizza different from other pizzerias?

By The Chef Pizza is known for authentic thin New York-style slices made with quality ingredients and a perfectly crispy-yet-soft crust. The business is led by a former pizzaiolo from Mama's TOO in Manhattan, bringing genuine New York pizza expertise to Lakeland.

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Who is the chef behind By The Chef Pizza?

By The Chef Pizza is led by Pete Garces, a former pizzaiolo from Mama's TOO in Manhattan, bringing authentic New York pizza expertise to the restaurant.

Does By The Chef Pizza offer specialty pizza options?

Yes, By The Chef Pizza offers specialty square slices alongside their signature thin New York slices. Customers can contact the business at (863) 346-2373 or visit http://bythechef.pizza/ to learn more about current menu offerings.

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What types of pizza slices does By The Chef Pizza serve?

By The Chef Pizza offers signature thin New York-style slices and specialty square slices made with quality ingredients.

What customers say

  • “Absolutely mind blown from my visit to Bythechefpizza over in Lakeland (Dixieland). This is seriously a Top 3 in Florida and Top 10 anywhere for me!…”

    — Jeff · 5★ Google review

  • “Amazing pizza spot! The crust is perfectly crispy on the outside and soft inside, with great flavor in every bite. You can tell they use quality ingredients.…”

    — A. · 5★ Google review

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By The Chef Pizza at a glance

Hours · Sunday
12 PM – 6 PMClosed · opens 12 PM
Full week
  • MondayClosed
  • TuesdayClosed
  • Wednesday11 AM – 4 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
  • Thursday11 AM – 4 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
  • Friday11 AM – 4 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
  • Saturday11 AM – 4 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
  • Sunday12 PM – 6 PM
Phone
(863) 346-2373
Address
1212 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33803 Directions →
Rating
4.7★ from 353 reviews — #6 of 30 restaurants in Lakeland (city average 4.6★)
Details
Price $Website →

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Jackie

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"I would travel for Chef Pete’s pizza, it is by far the best pizza we have ever had. The thin NY slices are better than any places we have tried..."

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Ismaray

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"Absolutely loved By The Chef Pizza! The pizza was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly."

Jeff profile

Jeff

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"Absolutely mind blown from my visit to Bythechefpizza over in Lakeland (Dixieland). This is seriously a Top 3 in Florida and Top 10 anywhere for..."

Dave profile

Dave

Google reviewer

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"I'm from New Jersey and have been in Lakeland Florida for 5 years desperately searching for any type of at least decent pizza I've tried a lot..."

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A.

Google reviewer

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"Amazing pizza spot! The crust is perfectly crispy on the outside and soft inside, with great flavor in every bite."

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By The Chef Pizza | Authentic NY-Style Pizza in Lakeland, FL

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