Rudy's announced the opening of a new Leeds pizzeria earlier this year, following the closure of family-owned Italian restaurant Casa Mia.
The Chapel Allerton branch opened today, serving classic recipes such as Marinara, Margherita and Calabrese.
Here is a first look inside Rudy’s Chapel Allerton.
1. Opened on Stainbeck Lane
Rudy's Chapel Allerton is located at the former site of Casa Mia on Stainbeck Road. Photo: Rudy's
2. First day was a success
The manager of Rudy's Chapel Allerton said the team "can't wait to be part of the community." Photo: Rudy's
3. Founded in Manchester in 2015
The restaurant chain was founded in Manchester in 2015, before opening sites in Leeds city centre, London, Liverpool, Birmingham and Sheffield. Photo: Rudy's
4. Follows traditional Neapolitan methods
Rudy’s follows traditional Neapolitan methods of pizza-making, serving classic recipes such as Marinara, Margherita and Calabrese. Photo: Rudy's
5. Cooked in a wood fire
The pizza is cooked in wood fire ovens for just 60 seconds, leaving it soft and floppy with a leopard patterned cornichon, or crust. Photo: Rudy's
6. Open Tuesday to Sunday every week
Gabi Eyres, the general manager of Rudy’s Chapel Allerton, said: “We’re really excited to bring Rudy’s to the neighbourhood." Photo: Rudy's