Our Story
Dedicated to creating genuine Italian pizza with enthusiasm since 1985
From Naples to Your Neighborhood
'CalmHerbTrail was born out of a vision to share true Neapolitan pizza with Via Roma. The Bianchi household established our pizza place in 1985 as a quaint, family-owned business, nurturing heirloom recipes passed through the ages.
Marco Bianchi, our trailblazing founder, acquired the skills of pizza craft during her sojourns across Italy, learning from renowned pizza artisans in Naples—the cradle of pizza. After her journey back to the UK, she set forth to replicate the essence of original Italian pizza, adopting classic techniques and only the purest ingredients.
Our humble 12-seat pizza shop has flourished into a community favorite, yet our dedication to excellence and genuine craftsmanship remains steadfast. We persist in using ancestral wood-fire oven methods, preparing our dough from scratch each day, and selecting top-tier ingredients for our dishes.
Presently, 'CalmHerbTrail is still in the care of the Bianchi lineage, with a new generation at the helm of our committed team. While we have incorporated new improvements, the core of our venture stays unchanged: delivering scrumptious, bona fide pizza that unites people.
Our Values
Quality Ingredients
We ensure every ingredient is of the highest quality, establishing partnerships with neighborhood growers and Italian purveyors to maintain authentic tastes.
Traditional Methods
Our pizzas are a manifestation of age-old traditions, featuring dough that ferments over 48 hours and is then baked in genuine wood-fire ovens.
Community Focus
Our ambitions exceed just being a restaurant; we aspire to be a pillar of our community, contributing to local causes and offering a place where everyone feels welcome.
Sustainability
Our commitment to the planet shines through our sustainable business practices, from minimizing food waste to utilizing biodegradable packaging and endorsing sustainable farming.
Meet Our Team
The devoted individuals behind our mouthwatering pizzas
Marco Bianchi
Owner & Head Chef
Second-in-command and Naples-trained, refining our dishes for more than a decade and a half.
Olivia Sanchez
Executive Chef
A culinary maestro educated in Italy, contributing 12 years of expertise to our eatery, principally in seasonally inspired dishes.
Luca Bianchi
Master Pizzaiolo
A Neapolitan native with 20 years of pizza mastery under his belt who instructs our pizza-making crew.
Emma Harris
Restaurant Manager
Oversees the visitor experience, leading our front-of-house team with hospitality and proficiency.
Ethan Wu
Sommelier & Beverage Director
Curating our juices beverage selection, with expertise in Italian juices and harmonious pizza accompaniments.
What Our Customers Say
The closest you'll get to genuine Neapolitan pizza outside Italy. The base is just the right amount of chewy, displaying those iconic char marks only true wood-fired ovens can achieve.
