Harrogate scores at opening of Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana

Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana reports a fantastic first few weeks at its new Harrogate restaurant.

The venue in the former Banyan Bar and Restaurant says it has welcomed more than 7,000 diners since the opening on Saturday April 11.

The opening was boosted by a 3,000 free pizza giveaway and a charity night in aid of the  Harrogate Homeless Project, which raised £1,678.

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The pizzeria in John Street offers 120 covers inside the restaurant and 35 covers outside.

The restaurant interior (Image: Pic supplied)

Since launching in 2015, Rudy’s has grown from one base in Manchester to 37 pizzerias nationwide, including York.

A warm welcome at Rudy’s (Image: Pic supplied)

Rudy’s Pizza managing director Neal Bates of Rudy’s Pizza, said: “The reception we’ve received in Harrogate has been fantastic. We are ideally located in the heart of the town’s food and drink scene and already feel very at home.

“From our charity event to meeting literally thousands of locals through our Pizza on Us offer, we’re thrilled to be a part of the Harrogate community and look forward to experiencing more of  the town’s unique culture as we head into a summer of fantastic festivals and events.”

Online reviews back up the company’s praise of the opening weeks of trading.

TripAdvisor awards Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana – Harrogate 4.9 stars out of five, based on 96 reviews, ranking it14th out of 297 restaurants in Harrogate.

Outside the Harrogate restaurant (Image: Pic supplied)

The latest review gave five stars and described their visit as a “fantastic experience.”

It continued: “First time here, fantastic experience – the food was fabulous and came in good time, our server Jimmy was very cordial and friendly. 10/10 would definitely come again.”

Google also awards the Harrogate restaurant 4.9 stars out of five, based on 44 reviews.

Its latest review also gave five stars and said: “Great food and atmosphere. Jimmy our server was fantastic.”

It’s pizza time (Image: Pic supplied)

Rudy’s opened in York in July 2024 in High Ousegate.

TripAdvisor currently gives it 4.6 stars, based on 199 reviews, ranking it 128th out of 786 York Restaurants. Google awards 4.5 stars, based on 450 reviews.

For more information and bookings visit: https://www.rudyspizza.co.uk/location/harrogate/