Pizza Pilgrims announces opening date for “beautiful” new Queen’s Park restaurant

Pizza Pilgrims has announced its latest pizzeria in London’s Queen’s Park is set to open on Monday July 3. Alongside the pizzeria, Pizza Pilgrims will be opening a brand-new deli concept selling Italian produce and dry store goods.

The Queen’s Park site has been renovated with the neighbourhood in mind; from freshly roasted Neapolitan espressos and bread baked in-store by expert pizzaioli in the mornings to child-friendly dining options and late evening aperitivo. Pizza Pilgrims Queen’s Park aims to serve as a “neighbourhood hub for all”.

Pizza Pilgrims will be welcoming in its new locals ahead of the opening with their Slice Day giveaway, handing out 1,000 free slices on Saturday July 1. Guests will enter straight into a bright main dining area with a purpose-built Pavesi pizza oven at its centre next to an open-plan kitchen, which allows guests to watch the pizzaioli at work.

The 50-cover space has been designed to be reminiscent of a traditional trattoria, decorated with solely reclaimed furniture whilst a dedicated deli and store will reflect the Pilgrims’ “meticulously selected” supply chain showcasing the quality ingredients used throughout their menu.

Pizza Pilgrims also work closely with Harvest London, the sustainability-focused hydroponic vertical farming supplier that works closely with the team to grow fresh Basil for every pizzeria, reducing wastage and air miles dramatically.

At its core, as with all Pizza Pilgrims’ sites, are its authentic, slow-proved Neapolitan pizzas which stem from the recipe created by founders James and Thom Elliot, following their first ‘pizza pilgrimage’ around Italy 12 years ago.

The menu features classics like the Margherita, Mozzarella fior di latte, tomato, basil & olive oil and Salsiccia e Friarielli , Roasted Italian sausage and wild broccoletti on an olive oil base with smoked mozzarella & fresh chilli, but also includes pizzas with a twist such as its Double Pepperoni & Spicy Honey, Mushroom & Truffle or 8-cheese.

James Elliot commented: “We are so excited to be opening on potentially our new favourite street in London, Lonsdale Rd, Queen’s Park.

“The new restaurant is a beautiful building and we’ve already found the area to be the kind of place where neighbours unthinkingly introduce themselves and welcome you! As always, we look forward to firing up the oven and serving some Neapolitan pizza to the good people of Queen’s Park.

“We will also be introducing a new “deli” concept where people can purchase amazing Italian ingredients to take away.”

By Matthew Neville – Senior Correspondent, Bdaily

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