Our Story
Since 1985, our dedication has been to creating genuine Italian pizza with fervor.
From Naples to Your Neighborhood
'Crust & Craft Pizzeria's journey began with an aspiration: to introduce real Neapolitan pizza to London. The Rossi family opened our pizza shop in 1985 as a quaint, family-managed establishment, nurturing recipes passed from one generation to the next.
Marco Rossi, our originator, mastered pizza crafting throughout her Italian ventures, especially in Naples - where pizza was born. After her UK return, she aspired to replicate genuine Italian pizza, adopting ancestral techniques and top-notch ingredients.
Our once humble 12-seat pizza parlour is now a cherished community staple, but our devotion to excellence and authenticity persists. We still use age-old wood-burning ovens, prepare our dough from scratch every day, and seek out the finest ingredients.
Nowadays, 'Crust & Craft Pizzeria' is still familial, with the Rossi progenies at the helm. While we've integrated certain modern updates, our core—creating delicious, sincere pizza that unites—remains unswerving.
Our Values
Quality Ingredients
Our ingredients are fresh and of peak quality, secured from local producers and authentic Italian suppliers for true flavors.
Traditional Methods
Our pizzas come to life through traditional practices, with a dough that ferments over 48 hours and is baked in genuine wood-burning ovens.
Community Focus
We envision our restaurant as a community cornerstone, actively engaged in local activities, fostering a space of hospitality for all.
Sustainability
Our pledge to sustainability spans from curtailing food waste to employing environmentally friendly packaging and backing sustainable farming.
Meet Our Team
The dedicated individuals crafting our appetizing pizzas
Marco Rossi
Owner & Head Chef
A second-generation owner, having honed our signature recipes for more than 15 years after training in Naples.
Anna Martinez
Executive Chef
An aficionado trained within Italy, she has provided 12 years of culinary expertise to our kitchen, with a flair for seasonal offerings.
Giovanni Rossi
Master Pizzaiolo
A Naples native, Giovanni has dedicated over two decades to perfecting his pizza craft and mentors our pizza chefs in the process.
Emily Thompson
Restaurant Manager
Focused on excellent guest experiences, she leads our front-of-house team with compassion and proficieny.
Michael Chen
Beverage Director
Michael oversees our beverage selection, with an expert focus on Italian refreshments that complement our pizzas perfectly.
What Our Customers Say
This is the closest to Neapolitan pizza I've tasted outside Italy. A perfectly chewy crust featuring the characteristic char only achievable via a wood-burning oven.
Aaron Wilson
I'm impressed that 'Crust & Craft Pizzeria' opts for local produce and sustainable efforts. The distinction is palpable in every slice. Their rotating seasonal menu is always a delight!
Lisa Johnson
I've been a patron for numerous years, and the standards always uphold. You're greeted like family here, and the pizzas are nothing short of divine. Make sure to try their Truffle Mushroom pizza!
David Rodriguez
Awards & Recognition
Best Pizzeria in Karlport
Local Food Awards, 2019-2023
Top 50 Pizzerias in the UK
National Restaurant Guide, 2021-2023
Authentic Neapolitan Pizza Certification
Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, 2018
Sustainable Business Practice Award
Regional Green Business Association, 2022
Come Visit Us
Indulge in genuine Italian pizza embraced by a cozy, amiable ambience.