Neapolitan pizzeria Rudy’s is set to open its doors in Worcester on 22 November, bringing its much-loved pizzas to the city centre just in time for Christmas. Bookings are now open.

The new two-floor restaurant will offer around 115 indoor covers and 12 outdoor seats, with the brand’s signature relaxed atmosphere. The opening will also create 20 local jobs across kitchen, front-of-house and management roles.

Ahead of the official launch, the team will host a charity evening on 21 November, with all proceeds going to St Richard’s Hospice. The Worcestershire charity provides free specialist care and support to adults living with incurable illnesses, as well as their families and carers. Bookings for the event are available via the Rudy’s website.

From opening day, customers can enjoy Rudy’s authentic Neapolitan pizzas, made using traditional techniques and ingredients sourced from Italy. The dough is prepared fresh daily using 00 Caputo flour and left to double-ferment for 24 hours, while San Marzano tomatoes and fior di latte mozzarella form the foundations of its signature pizzas.

The menu will include favourites such as the classic Margherita and fiery Calabrese, alongside a drinks selection featuring Italian spritzes, local and Italian lagers, classic cocktails and seasonal specials.

Founded in Manchester in 2015, Rudy’s has grown to more than 41 restaurants across the UK. The Worcester site will be its sixth in the West Midlands, joining existing locations in Birmingham city centre, Brindley Place, Harborne, Royal Leamington Spa and Sutton Coldfield.

The brand is the UK's largest organisation accredited by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN), which safeguards traditional Neapolitan pizza-making. It was also ranked 23rd in the World's 50 Best Pizzerias in 2025.

Commenting on the opening, Neal Bates of Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana said: “We’re incredibly excited to be bringing Rudy’s to Worcester. Our team is passionate about serving the most authentic Neapolitan pizza, and we can’t wait for people in the area to experience the flavours that have made Rudy’s a nationwide favourite.”

Rudy’s Worcester opens on 22 November. Bookings can be made via rudyspizza.co.uk. For details of the charity evening on 21 November, visit rudyspizza.co.uk/worcester-charity-night.