Our Narrative
Since 1985, we've been dedicated to making genuine Italian pizza with heartfelt dedication
From Naples to Your Local Area
'Crust & Craft Pizzeria started with an aspiration: to share true Neapolitan pizza with Rome. Established by the Rossi lineage in 1985, our pizza shop commenced as a quaint, family-managed venue with recipes bequeathed through the ages.
Marco Rossi, our progenitor, mastered the craft of pizza construction on her grand tour across Italy, taking lessons from illustrious pizzaiolos in Naples, where pizza first originated. Back in the UK, her mission was to offer the quintessence of Italian pizza, reverting to traditional methods and premium components.
Originating as a humble pizzeria with only 12 seats, we've evolved into a cherished neighborhood fixture, yet our unwavering promise to quality and genuineness stands strong. We continue to utilize the same methods with wood-fired ovens, crafting our dough freshly each day, and selecting the finest ingredients at hand.
Currently, 'Crust & Craft Pizzeria is still under family ownership and guidance, with the descendant of the Rossi kin piloting our devoted crew. Though we've adopted some new techniques, the essence of our enterprise remains: to make scrumptious, veritable pizza that unites folks time and again.
Our Principles
Fine Ingredients
We pursue the most pristine, excellent ingredients, teaming up with neighborhood cultivators and Italian merchants to guarantee authentic savors.
Heritage Craftsmanship
Our pizza crafting honors ancestral practices, with dough that rests for two full days and is then baked to perfection in genuine wood-fired hearths.
Commitment to Community
We aim to be more than a dining place by playing an integral role in our locality, sponsoring neighborhood ventures, and offering a congenial atmosphere for everyone.
Eco Consciousness
Our dedication to ecological stewardship manifests through actions like curtailing food wastage, utilizing nature-friendly wrapping, and endorsing renewable farming practices.
Meet Our Artisans
The ardent individuals crafting our delectable pizzas
Marco Rossi
Owner & Principal Chef
Second-generation steward, tutored in Naples, has been refining our delicacies for nearly two decades.
Anna Ramirez
Head Chef
An alumna of Italian culinary schools boasting 12 years of experience, Anna specializes in dishes that redefine seasons.
Luigi Bianchi
Pizza Maestro
A native of Naples with over two decades making signature pizzas, Luigi trains and upskills our squad of pizzaiolos.
Jessica Clark
Dining Supervisor
Assures an outstanding visitation for each patron, piloting our hospitable front-end team with charm and precision.
Ethan Wong
Beverage Connoisseur
Houses an exquisite selection of juices refreshments, prioritizing Italian juices and ideal pairings for our pizza array.
Client Endorsements
Undeniably the closest you can get to Neapolitan pizza without stepping foot in Italy. The soft, chewy crust adorned with those stunning charred marks that only come from a wood-fired oven.
Oliver Smith
Admiring 'Crust & Craft Pizzeria’s commitment to local sourcing and green practices. Their cuisine truly showcases the difference. The rotating specialties are eagerly anticipated!
Emma Thompson
My family and I have been patrons for years, the quality is perpetually exceptional. The team here treats you akin to family, and the pizza is divine. Do try the Truffle Mushroom pie!
Robert Garcia
Accolades & Homages
Foremost Pizzeria in Carlston
Local Gastronomy Awards, 2019-2023
UK Top 50 Pizza Establishments
Nationwide Restaurant Survey, 2021-2023
Certified Neapolitan Pizza
Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, 2018
Eco-Friendly Business Exemplar
Green Enterprise Association, 2022
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