London-based pizzeria Santa Maria is celebrating its 15th anniversary with the opening of its sixth location in Paddington on Monday, 24 February 2025.
This milestone marks a new chapter for founders Angelo Ambrosio and Pasquale Chionchio, who first met in Napoli in the 1990s. The duo launched their first small 25-seat pizzeria in Ealing in 2010.
Since then Santa Maria has expanded to Fulham, Fitzrovia, Islington, and most recently, Kew Gardens. With Paddington, the Santa Maria family continues to grow, bringing its pizza to an even wider audience.
The new site will offer Santa Maria’s “signature Neapolitan hospitality” within the Frontline Club, a “renowned hub for journalists and global affairs”.
Ambrisio and Chionchio said: “With two openings in the past year—Kew Gardens and now Paddington—Santa Maria continues to offer the highest quality pizza in a welcoming and vibrant setting, solidifying its reputation as one of London’s premier pizza destinations.
“The Paddington location is set to attract both loyal fans and new customers, all eager to experience the exceptional pizza that has been winning hearts for 15 years.”
