Our Story
With a tradition of true Italian pizza crafted with dedication from 1985
From Naples to Your Neighborhood
'HarborHorizon' was born from a single ambition: to bring genuine Neapolitan pizza to Manchester. The Rossi family embarked on this culinary journey in 1985, opening a quaint, family-owned pizza shop grounded in age-old traditions passed down from ancestors.
Our initiator, Marco Rossi, acquired pizza-crafting skills across Italy, training with distinguished pizzaiolos in Naples, the cradle of pizza. Once back in the UK, her mission was to replicate the enchantment of true Italian pizza, honoring traditional techniques and selecting top-tier ingredients.
Starting as a humble establishment with just 12 seats, our pizzeria has flourished into a cherished community fixture. Nevertheless, our fidelity to exceptional quality and genuine practice still stands. We persist in utilizing the traditional wood-fired ovens, preparing our dough freshly each day, and choosing the best ingredients attainable.
Currently, 'HarborHorizon' is still under family ownership, with the Rossi lineage's next generation stewarding our dedicated team. Although we've adopted modern improvements, the essence of our enterprise endures: we forge delectable, genuine pizza that unites folks.
Our Values
Quality Ingredients
Entrusted with securing the freshest and prime ingredients, we partner with community farmers and purveyors of Italian fare to guarantee an authentic taste experience.
Traditional Methods
Our pizza-making is grounded in cherished practices, with dough that's aged for a full 48 hours and then expertly baked in genuine wood-fired ovens.
Community Focus
Our ambition stretches beyond the confines of a dining venue - we aspire to be an active element of the local fabric, fostering initiatives and crafting a convivial haven for everyone.
Sustainability
Our pledge to eco-conscious approaches extends from diminishing food waste to embracing biodegradable packaging and advocating sustainable farming methods.
Meet Our Team
The dedicated individuals behind our exquisite pizzas
Marco Rossi
Owner & Head Chef
The second-generation proprietor honed in Naples, refining our family recipes for above 15 years.
Amelia Rivera
Executive Chef
Experienced in Italy, she contributes a dozen years of gastronomic prowess to our kitchen, focusing on rotational culinary delights.
Giuseppe Bianchi
Master Pizzaiolo
Naples-born, Giuseppe has over two decades of expertise producing impeccable pizzas and mentors our aspiring pizza artisans.
Emma Jacobs
Restaurant Manager
Dedicated to providing patrons with a superior dining encounter, she commands our front-of-house staff with empathy and efficiency.
Benjamin Wong
Sommelier & Beverage Director
Curating our beverage selection, specializing in Italian soft drinks and ideal pizza accompaniments.
What Our Customers Say
This is the closest to an authentic Neapolitan pizza experience I've encountered beyond Italy's borders. The crust has the ideal tenderness and those signature char marks that a wood-fired oven can impart.
William Anderson
Appreciating 'HarborHorizon' for its commitment to local produce and green practices is easy – each morsel radiates with distinction. Their quarterly specialities are consistently a delight!
Charlotte Brown
I've frequented this establishment for numerous years, and the caliber has consistently remained impeccable. The staff make you feel like kin, and the pizzas are divine – the Truffle Mushroom pizza is a must-try!
Anthony Garcia
Awards & Recognition
Best Pizzeria in Karlport
Local Food Awards, 2019-2023
Top 50 Pizzerias in the UK
National Restaurant Guide, 2021-2023
Authentic Neapolitan Pizza Certification
Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, 2018
Sustainable Business Practice Award
Regional Green Business Association, 2022
Come Visit Us
Taste authentic Italian pizza within an atmosphere brimming with warmth and welcome