Our Story
Since 1985, creating genuine Italian pizza with dedication
From Naples to Your Neighborhood
'Dough Maestro's Pizzeria started from a single vision: to share true Neapolitan pizza with Rome. The Romano family established our pizzeria in 1985 as a quaint, family-operated venue, keeping alive the recipes passed down for generations.
Mia Romano, our progenitor, mastered pizza crafting during her Italian voyages, apprenticing with acclaimed pizzaiolos in Naples—where pizza originated. After returning to the UK, her mission was to replicate the essence of authentic Italian pizza, sticking to classical techniques and premium components.
What originated as a humble establishment with only 12 seats has expanded into a cherished local entity, yet our devotion to excellency and genuineness stays unchanged. We continue the legacy with our wood-fired oven practices, producing handmade dough each day, and choosing the best ingredients available.
Today, 'Dough Maestro's Pizzeria' is still a family-held venture, with the Romano next of kin now steering our dedicated crew. While we’ve adopted a few contemporary innovations, the soul of our enterprise persists: to forge splendid, authentic pizzas that unite folks.
Our Values
Quality Ingredients
We commit to the finest and freshest ingredients, collaborating with community growers and Italian suppliers to secure the true taste.
Traditional Methods
We shape our pizzas with honored traditions, nurturing our dough for 48 hours and baking it in genuine wood-fired ovens.
Community Focus
We aim to transcend the identity of merely a pizzeria—we're a dynamic segment of our neighborhood, fostering locality events and shaping an inviting ambiance for everyone.
Sustainability
Ours is a commitment to sustainable praxis, from curtailing food discards to using biodegradable containers and endorsing sustainable agriculture.
Meet Our Team
The enthusiastic individuals behind our savory pizzas
Mia Romano
Owner & Head Chef
As the second-generation proprietor, trained in Naples, she's been refining our recipes for more than 15 years.
Anna Smith
Executive Chef
With a background in Italian cuisine, bringing over a decade of expertise to our kitchen, commonly focusing on creative occasional dishes.
Lorenzo Ferrara
Master Pizzaiolo
Marco, hailing from Naples, has over two decades experience in perfecting pizzas and mentors our own pizza artisans.
Isabella Jackson
Restaurant Manager
Committed to ensuring each patron has a remarkable dining journey, she leads our reception team with friendliness and proficiency.
Edward Liu
Sommelier & Beverage Director
He tailors our drink selection, specializing in Italian soft beverages and ideal matches for pizzas.
Awards & Recognition
Premier Pizzeria in Karlport
Local Gastronomy Prizes, 2020-2023
50 Leading Pizzerias in the UK
British Food Guide, 2022-2023
Certified Neapolitan Pizza
Association of Genuine Neapolitan Pizza, 2018
Eco-Friendly Business Award
Local Sustainability Council, 2021
Come Visit Us
Join us for an encounter with genuine Italian pizza in a cozy, welcoming setting