The article discusses the evolution of pizza in London, starting with the first Italian Eating House opening in 1803. It traces the growth of Italian restaurants, citing Pizza Express as the first pizzeria in 1965. The arrival of US chains like Pizza Hut and Domino's marked another shift. However, the landscape transformed with the introduction of Neapolitan-style pizzas by Franco Manca in 2008 and Pizza Pilgrims in 2012. Today's UK pizza scene is vibrant and diverse, moving beyond traditional Italian styles to incorporate various regional influences and styles.
When we first launched in the UK 10 years ago, the variety of pizza available was limited (Italian or not Italian!). Now there's a whole new movement.
Neapolitan pizza would come to be the dominant style of pizza in London, and nationwide. There are now around 70 Franco Manca restaurants and 25 Pizza Pilgrims sites.
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