Our Journey
With dedication, creating genuine Italian pizza since 1985
A Taste of Naples Right in Your Neighbourhood
'UniversalHorizons started with a vision: to share true Neapolitan pizza with London. Established by the Rossi family in 1985, our pizza shop was initially a modest venture, thriving on family traditions and long-held recipes.
Marco Rossi, the original proprietor, mastered pizza craft during her time in Italy, taking lessons from renowned pizzaiolos of Naples – the birthplace of pizza. Back in the UK, her mission was to replicate the special experience of Italian pizza, sticking strictly to traditional means and the finest selection of ingredients.
Originally a quaint 12-seat pizzeria, we've expanded to become a fixture of local dining, yet our dedication to excellence and authenticity has stood firm. Our techniques remain rooted in the use of classic wood-fired ovens, with our dough prepared fresh every day, and top-tier ingredients are a constant in our kitchen.
Till today, 'UniversalHorizons' is under the ownership of the family, operated by the succeeding Rossi generation, leading a devoted crew. We may have adopted some contemporary improvements, but at our core, we continue to serve scrumptious, genuine pizza that unites our community.
What We Stand For
Prime Ingredients
We obtain the most pristine, superior ingredients, forming bonds with local producers and Italian suppliers to guarantee genuine tastes.
Heritage Techniques
We take pride in making pizzas using ancestral skills, allowing our dough to ferment for 48 hours and then cooking it in bona fide wood-fired ovens.
Community Engagement
We aim to contribute more than just dining services—we're a vibrant part of the vicinity, endorsing local ventures and fostering a space welcoming to everyone.
Eco-consciousness
We pledge to eco-friendly operations, from curbing food wastage to employing biodegradable packaging and endorsing sustainable farming.
Introduction to Our Team
The dedicated individuals crafting our delectable pizzas
Marco Rossi
Proprietor & Lead Chef
Proprietor of the second generation who was trained in Naples, refining our recipes for more than 15 years.
Feedback from Our Patrons
This is the closest to authentic Neapolitan pizza that I've experienced outside Italy. The crust is just the right kind of chewy, with those distinctive charred bubbles that only come from a true wood-fired oven.
I'm impressed that 'UniversalHorizons' champions locally sourced produce and sustainable practices. Each bite reflects the difference in quality. Their rotating specials are always eagerly anticipated!
I've been a regular for years, and the excellence is consistent. The team makes you feel at home, and their pizzas are divine – true to the establishment's name. Never pass up on their Truffle Mushroom pizza!
Accolades & Honour
Premier Pizzeria in Karlport
Local Foodies Honour, 2019-2023
Leading 50 Pizza Shops in the UK
UK Restaurant Index, 2021-2023
Genuine Neapolitan Pizza Seal of Approval
Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, 2018
Please Join Us
Discover the exacting taste of Italian pizza in a cordial, inviting setting