Bristolpost iconBristolpostSep 2, 2026 ~3 min source read

Marco Pierre White recommends a pizza spot about 12 miles from Bristol

Celebrity chef Marco Pierre White visited a Bath eatery on Lower Bristol Road and praised its pepperoni pizza, describing the dough, cheese ratio and pepperoni as "very good" and calling the meal "deliciously tasty."

Marco Pierre White urges foodies to eat at restaurant just 12 miles from Bristol

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Marco Pierre White visited Italian Pizzeria Bath (also known as Café 84/La Taverna) on Lower Bristol Road in Bath and publicly praised its pepperoni pizza.

In a shared Instagram video he noted the fine dough, the dough-to-cheese ratio and commended the pepperoni and chilli oil combination.

# What happened Celebrity chef Marco Pierre White stopped at an Italian pizzeria on Lower Bristol Road in Bath and publicly praised the pizza he was served. The visit was shared in a short Instagram clip posted by the restaurant, which has been described as Italian Pizzeria Bath and also operates under the name Café 84 or La Taverna.

# What Marco said In the video, Marco eats a pepperoni pizza with chilli oil and comments specifically on three elements:

  • The dough's texture: "look how fine the dough is."
  • The balance: "Dough ratio to cheese is perfection."
  • The topping: "Now, that's good, that's very good. Deliciously tasty."

He also pointed out the restaurant's location: "The Lower Bristol Road in Bath. Not the most glamorous part of Bath, but one of the most delicious parts of Bath."

# Why this matters locally The clip has drawn attention because of Marco Pierre White's reputation in the culinary world. Since the video was shared it has accumulated views (reported as over 23,000) and generated public reaction, with commenters praising the chef's recommendation and expressing respect for him.

# Where to go and what to expect The venue is on Lower Bristol Road in Bath and markets itself as a Mediterranean/Italian restaurant with freshly made food. The business offers both dine-in and a popular takeaway service, according to the restaurant's website.

# Public reaction and context

# Practical takeaway If you want to try the pizza Marco praised, look for Italian Pizzeria Bath / Café 84 on Lower Bristol Road in Bath. The restaurant advertises authentic, freshly made Italian food and runs both a restaurant and takeaway service.

# Short checklist

  • Dish highlighted: Pepperoni pizza with chilli oil.
  • Business names used: Italian Pizzeria Bath, Café 84, La Taverna.
  • Service: Dine-in and takeaway options mentioned on the restaurant website.

Enjoy a short trip if you want to test the recommendation yourself and form your own opinion about the dough, cheese balance, and pepperoni praised by Marco Pierre White.

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