Forbici, world-ranked pizzeria, opens at Bluewater this month

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 07:01 · Archive

Forbici, ranked among the world's top 100 pizzerias, opens at Bluewater Shopping Centre on 26 November.

Forbici, ranked among the world's top 100 pizzerias, will open at Bluewater Shopping Centre on 26 November. The restaurant brings its acclaimed Neapolitan-style pizzas and signature Biga dough to Kent for the first time.

Forbici was founded in Manchester and has since expanded to Sheffield and London. It is one of only two UK pizzerias which earned a spot on the prestigious Top 100 in the World list as part of the 2026 Best Pizza Awards, alongside Crisp in London. The menu centres around a three-generation-old Biga dough recipe, known for its light, airy crust and deep flavour. Each pizza is cut four ways to create a signature finish, reflecting the pizzeria's name, which means 'scissors' in Italian.

Andrew Garton, CEO of Forbici, said: 'Following our London debut in October, we're excited to bring Forbici to Bluewater as we continue to grow beyond our Northern roots.' He added that the opening brings 'exceptional Neapolitan pizza' to a 'fantastic destination' and aims to share the restaurant's 'passion for authentic Neapolitan pizza with even more people'.

How it is being reported

• Pizzeria ranked among best in the WORLD set to open at Bluewater later this monthForbici, which has been recognised for serving some of the best pizzas globally, will open its doors at Bluewater Shopping Centre in November.News Shopper · 14 Nov, 06:00
• Pizzeria ranked among best in the WORLD set to open at Bluewater later this monthForbici, which has been recognised for serving some of the best pizzas globally, will open its doors at Bluewater Shopping Centre in November.This Is Local London · 14 Nov, 06:00

In this story: Forbici · Bluewater Shopping Centre · Crisp · Andrew Garton · Manchester · London · Kent

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