Our Story

From a Naples-inspired kitchen to the UK's most loved pizzeria

Pizza chef hand-stretching dough
Since 2010

Born From Passion

PizzaManca began in 2010 when founder Marco Bellini left his family's pizzeria in Naples with a simple dream: to bring authentic Italian pizza to the UK, made with the same love and tradition that had been passed down through three generations of his family.

Starting with a single small kitchen in East London, Marco's commitment to fresh dough, premium ingredients, and the perfect Neapolitan char quickly earned a devoted following. Word spread, and what began as a neighbourhood favourite soon grew into a movement.

Today, PizzaManca operates over 100 locations across the UK, serving more than 2 million pizzas every year. But no matter how much we grow, every pizza is still made the way Marco first taught โ€” by hand, with passion, and with the finest ingredients we can source.

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What Drives Us

Our Values

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Fresh Dough Daily

Every batch of dough is made from scratch each morning using our signature 48-hour fermentation process for the perfect texture and flavour.

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Locally Sourced

We partner with over 50 local UK suppliers for our produce, cheeses, and meats โ€” supporting British farmers and reducing our carbon footprint.

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Family Friendly

From kids' menus to spacious dining areas, every PizzaManca location is designed to be a welcoming space for families of all sizes.

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Sustainability

100% recyclable packaging, zero food waste programme, and carbon-neutral delivery across all locations by 2026.

Our Journey

Key Milestones

2010

First store opens in East London

2013

10th location โ€” Manchester opens

2016

Launched online ordering & delivery

2019

50th store โ€” Edinburgh opens

2022

1 million pizzas sold in a year

2025

100+ stores, 2M+ pizzas per year

Recognition

Awards & Accolades

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Best Pizza Chain UK

Good Food Awards 2025

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4.9/5 Average Rating

Based on 50,000+ reviews

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Green Business Award

Sustainable Restaurant Assoc. 2024

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Loved by Londoners

TimeOut Best Pizza 2023, 2024

Leadership

Our Team

Marco Bellini

Marco Bellini

Founder & Chairman

Third-generation pizzaiolo from Naples. Marco's passion for authentic Italian pizza started PizzaManca in 2010.

Sarah Chen

Sarah Chen

CEO

Former Deliveroo VP. Sarah leads our national expansion while maintaining the quality our customers love.

James Okafor

James Okafor

Head of Operations

Ensures every PizzaManca store delivers the same exceptional experience, from London to Glasgow.

Emma Wright

Emma Wright

Marketing Director

Creative mind behind our brand. Emma connects PizzaManca with pizza lovers across social media.

Ready to Taste the Difference?

Order online now or visit your nearest PizzaManca store today.

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