Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana has confirmed it will bring its relaxed dining experience and renowned Neapolitan pizzas to Cambridge this Autumn, launching its first restaurant in the city and creating 35 new jobs in the local area.
The new pizzeria will open in the heart of Cambridge at 6 St Andrew’s Street, transforming the former TSB building, which has stood vacant since April 2022. The spacious 2,100 sq ft venue will span two floors, offering over 200 covers and brings new life to the Grade II listed building.
The new restaurant will deliver a fresh new dining option to Cambridge’s vibrant food and drink scene, offering its award-winning pizzas, delicious dips, and classic Italian desserts. Whether dining with family or friends, guests can enjoy Rudy’s signature relaxed vibe while indulging in the brand’s iconic and exciting menu right on the high street.
Since launching in 2015 in Ancoats, Manchester, Rudy’s quickly gained a cult following for its authentic Neapolitan dough and quality ingredients, and the new opening will mark the brand’s 35th opening across the UK.
Born out of passion for pizza, Rudy’s follows the authentic Neapolitan tradition of pizza-making, serving classic recipes such as Marinara, Margherita and Calabrese – all originating from Naples, the birthplace of pizza. Rudy’s also pays homage to famous pizzerias around the globe with its rotating specials, bringing interesting and exciting flavour combinations to its fans.
Rudy’s dough is made fresh daily using Caputo ‘00’ flour which ferments for at least 24 hours, alongside the best quality ingredients from Naples, including San Marzano tomatoes grown on fields next to Mount Vesuvius, and fior di latte mozzarella.
In accordance with authentic Neapolitan techniques, the dough is cooked in a Stefano Ferrara oven for around 60 seconds – resulting in a soft and light pizza with an airy and raised cornicione (the edge or rim of the pizza).
While renowned for its first-class pizzas, Rudy’s will also provide a full Neapolitan experience through a well-stocked bar. Customers will be transported to the Italian sun whilst sipping on iconic spritzes, ice-cold local lagers and a range of soft drinks ready to excite the tastebuds.
Commenting on the new Cambridge opening, Neal Bates, Managing Director of Rudy’s, said: “We’re very excited to announce that we will be bringing Rudy’s to Cambridge for the first time and can’t wait to share our love of Neapolitan pizza with the local community.
