Cresci Pizzeria is a Neapolitan pizzeria at 20 Piccadilly in York city centre. Established in 2020 by people brought together through their shared roots in southern Italy, it treats pizza as a living expression of regional history, culture and craft.
Sourdough-based pizza is topped and baked according to Neapolitan tradition. DOP San Marzano tomatoes, certified buffalo mozzarella, fior di latte from Campania and other Italian ingredients give the core menu its identity before the pizzas enter the wood-fired oven.
Classic combinations sit alongside changing seasonal pizzas, allowing the kitchen to retain a focused format without becoming static. Starters and handmade desserts extend the meal, while vegetarian choices are well represented. The concise structure keeps attention on dough, tomato, cheese and the quality of each topping.
The dining room serves lunch and dinner throughout the week, with reservations, takeaway and delivery available. Italian beer and other drinks accompany the pizzas. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should check the current menu and speak with the restaurant before ordering.
Address: 20 Piccadilly, York YO1 9NU, England
Cresci Pizzeria Menu
Antipasti
CROCCHÈ DI PATATE
Home-made, deep-fried in bread crumb potato fritter made with: mashed potatoes, parsley, Grana Padano cheese, black pepper and a heart of mozzarella cheese. V
FRITTATINA CARBONARA
Home-made deep-fried pasta fritter made with: bucatini pasta mixed with béchamel sauce, guanciale, egg yolk, pecorino cheese and black pepper.
FRITTATINA DI PASTA NAPOLETANA – CACIO E PEPE
Home-made deep-fried pasta fritter made with: bucatini pasta mixed with béchamel sauce, pecorino cheese and black pepper. V
SALAD
Rocket, cherry tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella and EVO oil. V
OLIVES
V
Le Classiche
A selection of some of the most traditional pizzas. Category-wide options: Extra fior di latte mozzarella 2 · Swap fior di latte mozzarella with buffalo mozzarella 1.5 · Extra tomato base 1 · Gluten free base 3.5 · Swap from regular to vegan mozzarella 2 (extra vegan mozzarella 4).
MARINARA
San Marzano tomato DOP, oregano, garlic, basil and EVO oil. V/VG
MARGHERITA
San Marzano tomato DOP, fior di latte mozzarella, Grana Padano cheese, basil and EVO oil. V
BUFALA
San Marzano tomato DOP, buffalo mozzarella, Grana Padano cheese, basil and EVO oil. V. Recommended extra Parma ham + 3.
PROVOLA E PEPE
San Marzano tomato DOP, provola cheese (smoked mozzarella), freshly ground pepper, Grana Padano cheese, basil and EVO oil. V
DIAVOLA
San Marzano tomato DOP, fior di latte mozzarella, sweet salami Napoli, chilli flakes, Grana Padano cheese, basil and EVO oil. Swap salami Napoli for Halal salami.
NAPOLETANA
(No Cheese) San Marzano tomato DOP, black olives, capers, anchovies, oregano, garlic, basil and EVO oil. Make it V/VG without anchovies. Add mozzarella or stracciatella + 2.
CAPRICCIOSA
San Marzano tomato DOP, fior di latte mozzarella, ham, Roman artichokes, roasted mushrooms, black olives, Grana Padano cheese, basil and EVO oil. Make it V without ham.
Le Rose
Pizzas with San Marzano tomato base. Category-wide options: Extra fior di latte mozzarella 2 · Swap fior di latte mozzarella with buffalo mozzarella 1.5 · Extra tomato base 1 · Gluten free base 3.5 · Swap from regular to vegan mozzarella 2 (extra vegan mozzarella 4).
HAM AND SOUL
San Marzano tomato DOP, fior di latte mozzarella, ham, Grana Padano cheese, basil and EVO oil.
LA NORMA
San Marzano tomato DOP, fior di latte mozzarella, fried aubergines, cherry tomatoes, salted ricotta, basil and EVO oil. V. Veggie favourite.
CALABRESE
San Marzano tomato DOP, fior di latte mozzarella, ’nduja, Calabrian spianata (spicy salami), sautéed red onions, Grana Padano cheese, basil and EVO oil.
SALSICCIA E PANCETTA
San Marzano tomato DOP, fior di latte mozzarella, fennel-flavoured sausage, rolled pancetta, Grana Padano cheese, basil and EVO oil. Meat favourite.
AMATRICIANA
San Marzano tomato DOP, red Piennolo tomatoes, fior di latte mozzarella, crispy guanciale (cured pork cheek), finished with pecorino cheese, freshly ground black pepper, basil and EVO oil.
PENELOPE
San Marzano tomato DOP, provola cheese (smoked mozzarella), fried aubergines, ’nduja, fennel-flavoured sausage, basil and EVO oil.
FIERY CALZONE
Calzone filled with: San Marzano tomato DOP, fior di latte mozzarella, ’nduja, Calabrian spianata (spicy salami), Grana Padano cheese, basil and EVO oil.
VEGGIE CALZONE
Calzone filled with: San Marzano tomato DOP, fior di latte mozzarella, Roman artichokes, roasted mushrooms, black olives, Grana Padano cheese, basil and EVO oil. V
Bianche
Without San Marzano tomato base. Category-wide options: Extra fior di latte mozzarella 2 · Swap fior di latte mozzarella with buffalo mozzarella 1.5 · Extra tomato base 1 · Gluten free base 3.5 · Swap from regular to vegan mozzarella 2 (extra vegan mozzarella 4).
SUNSHINE
Mix of fior di latte mozzarella and provola cheese (smoked mozzarella), fried courgettes, roasted cherry tomatoes, Grana Padano cheese shavings, basil and EVO oil. Recommended extra Parma ham + 3 or anchovies + 2.
ALLEANZA
Fior di latte mozzarella and white onions, finished with lardo di Colonnata IGP (cured pork fatback), Grana Padano shavings, black pepper and basil.
ZUCCHINE E PANCETTA
Courgettes cream base, provola cheese (smoked mozzarella), fried courgettes, rolled pancetta, Grana Padano cheese, basil and EVO oil.
SALSICCIA E FUNGHI
Fior di latte mozzarella, roasted mushrooms, fennel-flavoured sausage, Grana Padano cheese shavings, basil and EVO oil. Recommended extra ’nduja + 2.
TUNNARELL’
Fior di latte mozzarella, red onions, black olives, oregano and chilli flakes, finished with tuna fillets in olive oil, semi-dried tomatoes, basil and EVO oil.
ORTOLANA
Fior di latte mozzarella, red Piennolo tomatoes, fried aubergines, fried courgettes, roasted peppers, basil and EVO oil. V
FIVE CHEESE
Fior di latte mozzarella, provola cheese (smoked mozzarella), gorgonzola, asiago, Grana Padano, crushed walnuts, basil and EVO oil. V. Cheese best-loved. Recommended extra pancetta or ’nduja + 2.
Dessert
RUM BABÀ
Homemade traditional Neapolitan sponge soaked in rum syrup, served with crème patissière and Fabbri amarena cherry
SICILIAN CANNOLO
Deep-fried, tube-shaped pastry filled with sheep milk ricotta cheese and dark chocolate chips
Coffees
ESPRESSO
DOUBLE ESPRESSO / MACCHIATO
AMERICANO / TEA / LATTE / CAPPUCCINO
CAFFÈ CORRETTO
Italian espresso with a splash of your favourite liqueur
AMARO DEL CAPO
AMARO MONTENEGRO
BAILEYS
SAMBUCA
AMARETTO DI SARONNO
STREGA
VECCHIA ROMAGNA
Digestivi
LIMONCELLO
AMARO MONTENEGRO
AMARO DEL CAPO
BAILEYS
SAMBUCA
AMARETTO DI SARONNO
VECCHIA ROMAGNA
GRAPPA DI AMARONE
Beer
BASTOLA IMPERIAL RED ALE
Dark amber-red beer made with 100% barley malt. Intense, dry, slightly bitter, with caramel and hazelnut notes. Compact foam, unfiltered, unpasteurised, top-fermented and bottle refermented. ABV 6,9% | Vegan
VIOLANTE BELGIAN STRONG ALE
Intense yellow beer, 100% barley malt, with a bitter taste, caramelised aftertaste, creamy foam. Unfiltered, unpasteurised, top-fermented and bottle-refermented. ABV 8% | Vegan
COSTANZA BLONDE ALE
Light yellow beer, 100% barley malt, fresh and slightly fruity, with mild bitterness and creamy foam. Unfiltered, unpasteurised, top-fermented and bottle-refermented. ABV 5,2% | Vegan
ANAÏS SMOKED
Amber beer made with 100% barley malt, featuring smoky notes, a dry, slightly bitter flavour and a caramel-hazelnut aftertaste. Unfiltered, unpasteur-ised, top-fermented and bottle-refermented. ABV 6,4% | Vegan
ADELAIDE APA
Pale yellow beer made from pure malt, with a fresh, bitter taste, citrus and hay aromas from American hops. Unfiltered, unpasteurised, top-fermented and bottle-conditioned. ABV 4,9% | Vegan
JOLANDA BLACK IPA
Intense golden beer made with 100% barley malt, featuring a bold, slightly bitter flavour with a caramel aftertaste. Compact creamy foam. Unfiltered, unpasteurised, top-fermented and bottle-conditioned. ABV 6% | Vegan
FEDERICO II IPA
Copper-coloured, double malt, distinctly bitter with herbal notes from selected hops and dry hopping. Unfiltered, unpasteurised, top-fermented and bottle-refermented. ABV 6,6% | Vegan
BIRRA MESSINA LAGER
Inspired by Messina’s master brewers, this unfiltered lager features Sicilian salt crystals for a soft, refreshing taste with fruity and spicy notes, complemented by consistent foam. ABV 5%
BIRRA MORETTI LAGER
Birra Moretti Lager on draft is a crisp, golden Italian beer, offering smooth malt flavors, subtle hops with a refreshing clean finish. Perfectly balanced and easy to drink. ABV 4,6%
ISABELLA GLUTEN FREE
Straw-yellow gluten-free beer, brewed with barley and wheat malt. Dry, fruity, with balanced bitterness and creamy foam. Unfiltered, unpasteurised, top-fermented and bottle-refermented. ABV 4,9% | Vegan
ANGIOLETTI ROSÈ CIDER
Italian cider from 100 % Italian apples. Delicate salmon pink, fine bubbles, fresh notes of wild strawberry & orchard fruit. Made with charmat-method. ABV 4% | Vegan