We also are available for hire for special occasions (Birthdays, christenings, communions etc). Please call to discuss various menu options available. Pizzeria Santaniello is located in the heart of Bedford, within walking distance to the embankment and town centre. We are a traditional, family run, Italian restaurant who specialise in delicious pizzas.

Pizzeria Santaniello was the first Italian restaurant to open in Bedford and over the years has maintained a high quality service to its customers. Open six days a week we pride ourselves on delivering top quality food within a friendly, family atmosphere. The restaurant is able to accommodate up to two hundred guests so whether you're looking for a quick pizza or looking to organise a large party we are able to cater for all occasions.

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An old sweet shop and builders yard in Newnham Street was converted into what has become the most popular restaurant in Bedford. From the outset the family focused on providing the best hand stretched pizzas outside of Naples. This Italian family run business has now been run by three generations commencing with Fiorangelo.

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Pam

Nov 23, 2021

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Lovely freshly made pizza and calzone. Very noisy but really enjoyed my early dinner out with a friend.

Russell Doherty

Nov 18, 2021

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Service from this beautiful family business is exceptional. Had a lovely evening, pizza as always perfect and the best.

Suzanne Andrews

Nov 07, 2021

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They do great pizzas. Beer is a bit pricey but everyone is friendly and they are always really busy

Carmen Myburgh

Oct 29, 2021

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We had a wonderful family dinner... the staff and service were incredible and the food was excellent as usual. Would highly recommend to anyone and everyone.

Peter Rouse

Sep 16, 2021

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Simply the best pizza you can find. I have honestly never eaten better anywhere. Super service, grateful house wine,and a welcome from the boss.PERFECT.!

Emma Hunt

Sep 11, 2021

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Best Pizzaeria ever!!!! We travelled all the way from Portsmouth to have a Pizza. our family have been coming here for the last 35 years

Andy Whitehead

Aug 13, 2021

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While it may have been 20 years since I came last this is still the best pizzeria!

Simon Bail

Jul 19, 2021

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Amazing service, friendly staff, best pizzas in Bedfordshire for sure. Thank you for a lovely evening 🥰

Rach Forder

Jul 10, 2021

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I had the Margherita and garlic pizza and all I can say is wow, there’s a reason Santaniello is so highly recommended. Best pizza I’ve ever had. The restaurant had a busy and vibrant atmosphere and the food… came out straight from the oven so perfectly fresh. I think we did get slightly over charged by just short of £2 odd (we didn’t realise until after) but even with that it was still very reasonable for the quality of food we got. Thank you, we can’t wait to come back!

Annette Lorraine

Jun 18, 2021

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Simple Italian food, beautifully cooked. Efficient and good service. Great prices. What’s not to like!!

Charlie Chegg Leggett

Jun 13, 2021

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Service was super, the food amazingly fresh, and our server Emily was one of the longest servers in have had in a long while. You can tell that the good was fresh and made to order; we sat with the man making the pizza in eye sight and you could tell that story of great and soul was put into each pizza made. Well recommend this to anyone who is in Bedford and wants amazing, fresh pizza!

Tony Barstow

Jul 23, 2020

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Grew up eating here but hadn't been for nearly 20 years but it still maintained its great family atmosphere, excellent service and incredible pizza. Best pizza in Bedford and I've had far worse in Italy, that's for sure!! Must visit if in area.

Tony Clarke

Jun 08, 2020

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Wow......what pizza... calzone mmmmmmm.
I've only ever been to Bedford twice. first time was with my Italian mate who lives in Bedford who took us to this place about 5-6 years ago. Loved it then. Went there again yesterday not knowing it was the same place until I walked in.
The woodfired oven pizza is totally Italian and wonderful. I fully recommend this wonderful restaurant.
Great atmosphere and the service is second to none.
Go there.....eat pizza....love it.

Vijay Sharma

Dec 03, 2019

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Really nice genuine Italian atmosphere, the oldest pizzeria in Bedford. Genuine stone oven baked pizza at reasonable prices. Very tasty and satisfying pizza which is very generously portioned.

Steve Bintley

Jul 26, 2019

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I always feel it’s nice to support local independent restaurants and this is certainly an example of such a place, with a really family-run vibe. We visited on a Saturday evening and there were no more reservations being taken, so were lucky to secure a table at all - make sure you reserve if you’re going at peak time! The first thing which unfortunately strikes is how cramped the place is. It’s a large restaurant but they’ve really crammed the tables in, both in the main dining area as well as the extension to the side.
The sheer volume of people in the place, along with wooden chairs