A popular pizzeria in Heaton already popular with customers is now award-winning. Tesoro pizzeria opened in May this year and has already proved to be a fan favourite, attracting visitors from as far as London and even international patrons from Italy. (Image: Joe Whittaker) Cousins Joe Whittaker and Peter Lancaster started working in the hospitality industry before the lockdown - working at their family-run delicatessen, Darley’s, in Over Hulton.
Within months of opening, the pizzeria has seen massive success among customers due to its “exceptionally high-quality pizzas” made from local produce. The restaurant received two awards at this year’s UK Italian Awards in the Best Pizzeria and Best Newcomer categories. (Image: Joe Whittaker) It was also nominated in the Best Wine Selection, Best Restaurant Manager and Best Team categories.
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