Our Journey
Passionately making genuine Italian pizza since 1985
From Naples to Your Community
'Crust & Craft Pizzeria started with a humble ambition: to introduce authentic Neapolitan pizza to Rome. Established by the Bianchi family in the year 1985, our little pizzeria began as a family-led business with recipes passed down for generations.
Marco Bianchi, our originator, mastered the craft of pizza creation during her explorations across Italy, apprenticing with renowned pizzaiolos in Naples—the original home of pizza. After her return to the UK, she was driven to replicate the essence of true Italian pizza, embracing age-old techniques and superior ingredients.
Our beginning as a quaint 12-seat eatery has evolved into a cherished community staple, yet our devotion to excellency and genuineness has been steadfast. We persist in employing traditional wood oven firing, prepare our dough daily, and procure only the best ingredients available.
Nowadays, 'Crust & Craft Pizzeria' is still in the hands of the Bianchi family, with the next generation continuing our fiery enthusiasm. While we have adopted some contemporary tactics, the core of our enterprise endures: serving mouth-watering, real pizza that unites folks.
Our Core Beliefs
Premium Ingredients
We procure only the top-grade, most fresh ingredients, aligning with local growers and Italian suppliers to guarantee true flavors.
Heritage Techniques
We craft our pizzas with inheritance methods, including dough rested for 48 hours and baked within real wood-burning ovens.
Community Engagement
Ours is more than a mere eatery—we're an integral part of the locality, backing local ventures and forging a cordial gathering place.
Eco-consciousness
Our commitment extends to eco-friendly operations, from minimizing food wastage to using sustainable packaging and endorsing green agriculture.
Meet Our Passionate Team
The dedicated individuals crafting our exquisite pizzas
Marco Bianchi
Proprietor & Lead Chef
A second-generation proprietor trained in Naples, refining our recipes for more than 15 years.
Alex Ramirez
Head Culinary Artist
With an educational background from Italy, Alex contributes a 12-year wealth of gastronomic proficiency to our team, with a focus on fresh seasonal offerings.
Luigi Bianchi
Master Pizzaiolo
A Neapolitan born and bred, Luigi has over two decades of expertise sharpening the ideal pizzas and instructs our chefs in pizza perfection.
Emily Clarke
Restaurant Coordinator
Emily ensures every patron relishes a superior dining journey and heads our front-of-house brigade with kindness and precision.
Benjamin Lee
Beverage Specialist & Bar Director
Benjamin meticulously selects our drink collection, specializing in Italian juices and well-suited pizza accompaniments.
Our Patrons' Thoughts
This is the closest to Neapolitan pizza I have experienced outside of Italy. The dough is utterly tender with a light char exclusive to wood-fueled ovens.
Edward Brown
Admiring 'Crust & Craft Pizzeria' for their usage of local produce and green practices. There's a distinguishable quality in each morsel. Their rotating specials are a delight!
Catherine Evans
I've been a regular for ages and the standard is consistently excellent. The team treats you like kin, and the pizza is divine. Make sure to try the Truffle Mushroom!
Steven Martinez
Honors & Accolades
Premier Pizza Spot in Karlport
Local Cuisine Honors, 2019-2023
UK's Top 50 Pizza Establishments
Countrywide Dining Index, 2021-2023
Certified Authentic Neapolitan Pizza
Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, 2018
Eco-Friendly Enterprise Award
Area Green Business Council, 2022
Explore Our Haven
Discover the essence of Italian pizza in our cozy, inviting setting