Our Story
Passionately making genuine Italian pizza since 1985
From Naples to Your Neighborhood
'DoughMaestro's Hearth started with a humble vision: to share true Neapolitan pizza in London. The Bianchi family opened our pizzeria in 1985 as a quaint, locally operated spot, preserving family recipes that span generations.
Marco Bianchi, our founder, honed the craft of pizza creation while exploring Italy, apprenticing with esteemed pizza masters in Naples—pizza's homeland. After her journey to the UK, her goal was to offer the essence of pure Italian pizza, emphasizing traditional methods and prime ingredients.
Our once small 12-seat establishment has flourished into a cherished community destination while our dedication to premium quality and genuine flavors remains untouched. We adhere to original wood-fired baking methods, prepare our dough from scratch each day, and seek out top-tier ingredients.
Now at the helm, the Bianchi's next generation maintains the family ownership and direction, leading our zealous crew. Despite embracing contemporary innovations, our core remembers: crafting luscious, bona fide pizza that gathers communities.
Our Values
Quality Ingredients
We procure only the most pristine, premium ingredients by collaborating with domestic growers and Italian suppliers, ensuring genuine tastes.
Traditional Methods
We create our pizzas following ancient methods, from dough that rests for 48 hours to its baking in legitimate wood-fired ovens.
Community Focus
We aim to be more than just a pizzeria—we're an integral part of the community, backing local endeavors and fostering a place of warmth for everyone.
Sustainability
We stand firm in eco-friendly operations, from minimizing food waste to utilizing sustainable packaging and advocating agricultural sustainability.
Meet Our Team
The dedicated team crafting our scrumptious pizzas
Marco Bianchi
Owner & Head Chef
Pizza virtuoso and second-generation proprietor, trained in Naples, refining our recipes for more than 15 years.
Isabella Garcia
Executive Chef
An Italian-trained culinary expert with 12 years of experience, specializing in seasonal creations.
Luca Ferrara
Master Pizzaiolo
Neapolitan-born pizza artisan, with over two decades of experience, who mentors our pizzaiolos.
Emma Johnson
Restaurant Manager
She makes certain every guest enjoys an outstanding meal and leads our service team with friendliness and expertise.
Andrew Li
Sommelier & Beverage Director
He selects our range of beverages, specializing in Italian sodas and the ideal juices drink pairings.
What Our Customers Say
This is the most real Neapolitan pizza experience I've had abroad. The texture is spot-on chewy, adorned with those signature charred blisters that only a real wood-fired oven can produce.
Edward Harris
The commitment 'DoughMaestro's Hearth has to local ingredients and green practices makes a difference you can taste in every piece. Their rotating specials are always a joy to anticipate!
Alice Brown
I've been a patron for many years and the excellence is constant. The staff welcomes you like kin, and the pizza is simply divine. The Truffle Mushroom is a must-try!
William Martinez
Awards & Recognition
Premier Pizza Place in Karlport
Local Gourmet Awards, 2019-2023
UK's Top 50 Pizza Establishments
National Culinary List, 2021-2023
Certified Authentic Neapolitan Pizza
Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, 2018
Award for Eco-Friendly Business Practices
Eco Business Society, 2022
Come Visit Us
Immerse yourself in the authentic Italian pizza flavor in our cozy, inviting setting