The second location from head chef and founder Michele Pascarella, Napoli on the Road in leafy Richmond aims to replicate the success of its first flagship site in Chiswick. Offering wood-fired, neapolitan-style pizzas with a modern twist, this neighbourhood pizzeria brings a slice of Naples to south west London.
Embedded in the heart of Napoli on the Road is a commitment to seasonality and a dedication to sourcing prime local ingredients, which can be seen across the menu. Constantly evolving and acting in dialogue with nature, dishes change to showcase the best of the season's produce. You may find flavour combinations such as blue stilton, parmesan chips, and piennolo cherry tomato jam on top of the Cheesewick Pizza - so named in honour of its flagship location. Elsewhere, discover the Ricordi D’infanzia featuring 12-hour, slow-cooked ragu napoletano and 24-month parmigiano reggiano cream.
Along with plenty of innovative creations, Napoli on the Road also offers pizzas suited to more traditional tastes, from a classic margherita to aubergine parmigiana. Always made with high-quality, seasonal ingredients, the restaurant makes its neapolitan pizzas according to the traditional style. Although pizza is a major highlight on the menu, there are also a number of other Italian dishes for guests to enjoy.
On the drinks front, discover a selection of Italian wines, while classic Italian cocktails, such as a Negroni and Aperol Spritz, are also part of the offering.
This second bricks-and-mortar location is a full circle moment for Michele, who started out scouring the streets of London with his three-wheeler Ape Piaggio and selling at Farmers’ Markets. This cosy and lively space, where diners can witness the craftsmanship of the pizzaiolos hand-making their orders in the open kitchen, reflects the menu - fun yet comforting, and a delicate fusion of the rustic with the contemporary.