Rudy’s Nottingham: Popular pizza restaurant reveals opening announcement as work nears completion
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Hit authentic, Neapolitan pizza chain to open new Nottingham restaurant
The refurbishment of a historic building into a pizza restaurant in Nottingham city centre is nearing completion.
Popular chain Rudy’s was granted listed building consent to transform the vacant former Midland Bank at 6 Victoria Street on August 25.
The new restaurant will seat 120 customers, plus a further 16 guests in a “private pizza room” inside the former bank’s vaults.
Established in Manchester in 2015, Rudy’s has since opened 19 branches across the country, including Liverpool, Birmingham and Leeds and is known for its minimalist decor and award-winning, authentic pizzas.
The restaurant has revealed an opening announcement of “autumn”, but could not provide a more precise date when asked by NottinghamWorld.
Neal Bates of Rudy’s Nottingham, said: “We look forward to welcoming and serving locals our authentic Neapolitan pizzas.
“The team is excited to be part of the community, and we can’t wait to be a true part of the neighbourhood.”
‘Authentic pizza’
Rudy’s follows authentic Neapolitan pizza-making traditions, serving classic recipes and sources its high-quality ingredients directly from Naples, including tomatoes and mozzarella.
The three-storey bank was built in 1896 and features a Grade II listed ashlar pink granite façade, which will be protected, six doric columns and mahogany panelling within the Lace Market conservation area.
The new venue will create 40 jobs and applicants are encouraged to send their CV to [email protected].
Previously an outlet of French Connection until 2019, Rudy’s new home will become the latest pizza restaurant to open in Nottingham, which has seen a flurry of competition including Detroit, Pizza Punks, Pizzamisú, Happy Dough Lucky and Pizza Pilgrims.
Arc Inspirations withdrew a plan to convert the site into cocktail bar chain Manahatta in 2022 and instead will open its BOX sports bar brand on Thurland Street in November.