Exciting New Pizzeria, Oh! Pizza, to Open in Longridge
Oh! Pizza, an exciting new Neapolitan-style pizzeria, is set to open its doors at 4 Berry Lane, Longridge, on October 4th, 2024. Founded by the team behind Fell Bistro, Matt Willdigg, Alex Blamire, and Oli Martin, Oh! Pizza is bringing authentic, hand-crafted pizza with a modern twist to the heart of Longridge. This opening marks the beginning of a new culinary chapter for the area, following the great success of their pop-up ventures and collaborations with luxury brands such as Porsche.
Oh! Pizza promises to deliver an exceptional pizza experience, rooted in Matt Willdigg’s deep passion for Italian cuisine. Matt, a former contestant on MasterChef: The Professionals and an alum of renowned restaurants such as Michelin-starred Italian restaurant Murano by Angela Hartnett, is thrilled to be bringing his love for Italian food to life with this new venture. After honing his craft at some of the best restaurants in the UK, Matt is now ready to fire up Oh!’s big pizza oven and create something truly special for the community.
“Oh! Pizza is a dream come true for me,” says Matt Willdigg. “Pizza has always been a part of my life. It reminds me of being with my family, and I believe everyone has that connection with pizza. I’ve always wanted to open my own pizzeria, and I can’t wait to welcome everyone in Longridge to come and enjoy what we’ve created.”
Oh! Pizza will offer a menu inspired by traditional Neapolitan pizzas, using the finest, freshest ingredients to craft mouth-watering pizzas with a signature light, airy crust and perfectly blistered edges. The menu will list a selection of classic Pizzas as well as a signature selection with toppings such as Garlic Prawn and Nduja and Taleggio Cheese with Hen of the Woods Mushrooms. Oh! Will also be offering rotating guest Pizzas created by some of the area’s finest chefs.
The restaurant will also feature a selection of street food-inspired starters, along with classic desserts reinvented with a modern twist. Oh! is designed to be a fun, family-friendly destination, offering both dine-in and takeaway options. Week day promotional events and there will even be a dedicated kids’ play area upstairs, allowing parents to relax and enjoy their meal in the spacious upstairs dining room.
In light of this new opening, Fell Bistro will be closing its doors after its final service on September 29th. The team behind Fell Bistro is excited to focus their efforts on making Oh! Pizza is a standout destination in Longridge, while continuing to deliver the same level of quality and creativity that has become their signature.
Bookings for Oh! Pizza are open immediately with dates available from October 3rd, guests can make reservations via the website at www.ohpizza.uk