Our Story
Producing genuine Italian pizza with dedication since 1985
From Naples to Your Neighborhood
'Dough Maestro's Pizzeria' started with an ambition: to introduce true Neapolitan pizza to Via Milano 12, Napoli. Established by the Bianchi household in 1985, our small, family-owned pizzeria inherited generations of recipes.
Marco Bianchi, our progenitor, refined her pizza craft on her Italian voyages, apprenticing with esteemed pizza makers in Naples, where pizza was born. She came back to the UK with a mission to replicate the enchantment of authentic Italian pizza, upholding traditional techniques and top-tier ingredients.
Our original tiny pizzeria with just 12 seats has expanded into a cherished culinary cornerstone, yet our devotion to superior quality and genuine taste remains unchanged. We continue to employ the same wood-firing methods, prepare our dough from scratch each day, and select the best ingredients available.
Nowadays, 'Dough Maestro's Pizzeria' is still under the care of the Bianchi lineage with the second generation at the helm of our zealous crew. Despite adopting a few contemporary upgrades, our core principle endures: serving up scrumptious, legitimate pizza that unites folks.
Our Values
Quality Ingredients
We procure only the freshest, superior ingredients, partnering with both local growers and Italian suppliers to guarantee authentic savor.
Traditional Methods
We produce our pizzas following age-old traditions, including a 48-hour fermentation process for the dough and baking in genuine wood-fired ovens.
Community Focus
Our mission is to serve beyond the capacity of a restaurant, actively participating in community endeavors and providing a space welcome to everyone.
Sustainability
Our pledge to eco-friendly practices spans from minimizing food discard to using sustainable packaging and backing sustainable agricultural methods.
Meet Our Team
The dedicated individuals responsible for our delicious pizzas
Marco Bianchi
Owner & Head Chef
As the second-generation proprietor, this individual received training in Naples and has honed our recipes for more than a decade and a half.
Alexa Rutherford
Executive Chef
An Italy-trained culinary wiz, Alexa brings over a dozen years of gastronomic prowess to our kitchen, noted for seasonal creations.
Eduardo Bianchi
Master Pizzaiolo
A Neapolitan native, Eduardo's mastery of pizza spans over two decades, and he is the mentor for all our aspiring pizza chefs.
Isabella Reed
Restaurant Manager
Isabella ensures that each customer enjoys an outstanding dining journey and spearheads our front-of-house team with friendliness and prowess.
Nathan Wong
Sommelier & Beverage Director
Nathan oversees our beverage selection, focusing on Italian fruit juices and the perfect companions to our pizzas.
What Our Customers Say
This is the most genuine Neapolitan pizza I've experienced outside Italy. That distinctive chewy base with the telltale charred blisters only achievable with a wood-fired oven.
Samuel Peterson
I appreciate that 'Dough Maestro's Pizzeria' champions local produce and sustainable habits. The flavors stand out in every mouthful. Their seasonal offerings are always eagerly anticipated!
Lisa Edwards
Have been a patron for ages, and the quality is consistently first-rate. The team treats you as one of their own, and the pizza is truly divine. The Truffle Mushroom pizza is not to be missed.
Oliver Martinez
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
Eco Commerce Reviews, 2022
Come Visit Us
Discover the essence of real Italian pizza within a cozy, inviting environment