ONE of Stockton Heath’s favourite eateries is set to open a new restaurant a short drive down the M62.

Rudy’s Pizza is set to open its third Liverpool site on the Royal Albert Dock next Monday, December 12.

The pizzeria will bring its relaxed dining concept to the former site of The Leather Satchel Company on the banks of the River Mersey.

Serving the perfect and classic Neapolitan pizza since 2015 from its original Rudy’s in Ancoats, Manchester, the much-loved pizzeria has since ventured out across the UK.

Born out of passion for pizza, Rudy’s follows the authentic Neapolitan tradition of pizza making, serving classic recipes such as Marinara, Margherita and Calabrese – all originating from Naples, the birthplace of pizza.

Rudy’s dough is made fresh daily using Caputo ‘00’ flour which ferments for at least 24 hours, alongside the best quality ingredients imported from Naples, including San Marzano tomatoes grown on fields next to Mount Vesuvius, and Fior di Latte mozzarella.

All accordance to a truly authentic Neapolitan technique, the dough is cooked in a Stefano Ferrara oven for just 60 seconds – resulting in a soft and light pizza with an airy and raised cornicione (the edge or rim of the pizza).

Emma Kidd, general manager of Rudy’s Albert Dock, said: “We look forward to opening our doors in the Royal Albert Dock from Monday, December 12.

“The team have loved serving our Neapolitan pizza in Liverpool, and we hope this new site will be another welcoming addition for the city.”