Our Story
Since 1985, we've been devotedly crafting traditional Italian pizza with a dash of fervor
From Naples to Your Neighborhood
'MeadowGate starts with a straightforward ambition: to share genuine Neapolitan pizzas with London. Established by the Romano kin in 1985, our shop began as a quaint locale managed by family, endowed with age-old recipes passed through generations.
Our founder, Luca Romano, honed her pizza-crafting skills on her journeys across Italy, learning from legendary pizza makers in Naples - the cradle of pizza. On her return to the UK, she set out to replicate the enchantment of quintessential Italian pizza, embracing classic techniques and sourcing only premium ingredients.
From its origins as a humble diner with just 12 seats, it has flourished into a bastion of local admiration, yet our dedication to craft and genuine taste remains unshaken. We continue to utilize traditional wood-burning ovens, prepare our dough afresh every day, and seek out top-tier ingredients.
Now, 'MeadowGate' is proudly upheld by family, with the Romano lineage's next generation steering our enthusiastic crew. While we've adopted a few contemporary innovations, the core ethos of our enterprise endures unchanged: concocting delectable, genuine pizzas that congregate folks together.
Our Values
Quality Ingredients
Our quest for the finest ingredients sees us collaborating with local growers and Italian suppliers to guarantee authentically rich tastes.
Traditional Methods
We adhere to age-old pizza-making practices, including allowing our dough a 48-hour fermentation period and baking it in genuine wood-burning ovens.
Community Focus
We are committed to fostering more than a mere eatery—we stand as an integral slice of our community, upholding neighborhood ventures, and providing an inviting gathering space for everyone.
Sustainability
Environmental stewardship anchors our practices, from curbing food waste, opting for biodegradable packaging, to championing sustainable farming.
Meet Our Team
The dedicated souls who bring our delightful pizzas to life
Luca Romano
Owner & Head Chef
A second-generation proprietor, apprenticeship in Naples has forged their recipe refinement over a span of 15 years.
Clara Bell
Executive Chef
Italian-trained and endowed with 12 years of culinary mastery, she specializes in dishes that highlight the seasons.
Giorgio Conti
Master Pizzaiolo
Naples-born and boasting over 20 years of creating impeccable pizzas, he mentors our cadre of pizza artisans.
Anna Scott
Restaurant Manager
She ensures that each patron enjoys an exceptional dining journey, guiding our customer-facing troops with congeniality and proficiency.
William Tan
Sommelier & Beverage Director
Assistant curator of our non-alcoholic drink assortment, he specializes in traditional Italian beverages and well-suited pairings for our pizzas.
What Our Customers Say
Incontestably Neapolitan, this pizza is the most genuine I've savored beyond Italy’s borders. The dough boasts a sublime balance of elasticity with those tell-tale charred blisters that are exclusively the handiwork of a wood-fired oven.
Edward Brown
The fervor 'MeadowGate' shows for local harvests and green practices is palpable in every morsel. Their rotating menu of seasonal treasures is always an awaited delight!
Emily Davis
I'm a years-long patron and their standards are ever-consistent. The atmosphere is homely, akin to kin, and the pizzas are truly a slice of paradise. The Truffle Mushroom variant is a must-try!
Richard Torres
Awards & Recognition
Premier Pizzeria in Karlport
Local Gourmet Honors, 2019-2023
UK’s Top 50 Pizza Havens
Countrywide Diner Index, 2021-2023
Certified Neapolitan Pizza Credential
True Neapolitan Pizza Association, 2018
Eco-conscious Enterprise Commendation
Area Eco-friendly Business Group, 2022
Come Visit Us
Indulge in the genuine taste of Italian pizza within our hospitable embrace