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Our Story

From a single kitchen in London to 100+ locations across the UK.

Diariolapalabra pizza kitchen with chefs preparing fresh dough

Born in London, Loved Across the UK

Diariolapalabra was founded in 2010 by Marco Adeyemi and Sofia Park in a small Shoreditch kitchen with a secondhand oven and an obsession with perfect dough. What started as a neighbourhood favourite quickly became a city-wide sensation.

By 2013, we had our first three London locations. By 2018, we'd expanded to Manchester and Birmingham. Today, we proudly serve over 2 million pizzas a year from 100+ locations across the UK – and we're still growing.

Our secret? We never compromised. Every pizza is made with dough prepared fresh that morning, San Marzano tomatoes and the finest local ingredients we can source. We believe great pizza shouldn't be a luxury – it should be for everyone.

15 Years of Pizza Excellence

100+

UK Locations

2M+

Pizzas Served Annually

2,500+

Team Members

4.8β˜…

Average Rating

Our Values

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Fresh Dough Daily

Every morning, our chefs hand-prepare fresh dough from scratch. No shortcuts. No frozen bases. Ever.

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Local Ingredients

We source from local UK farms and suppliers wherever possible, reducing food miles and supporting local economies.

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Inclusive & Accessible

All new Diariolapalabra stores are fully accessible. We offer vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options on every menu.

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Sustainability

All our packaging is 100% recyclable or compostable. We're targeting net-zero operations by 2030.

Meet the Team

The passionate people behind every perfect pizza.

Marco Adeyemi, Co-Founder and CEO

Marco Adeyemi

Co-Founder & CEO
Sofia Park, Co-Founder and Head Chef

Sofia Park

Co-Founder & Head Chef
James Okafor, Operations Director

James Okafor

Operations Director
Priya Sharma, Marketing Director

Priya Sharma

Marketing Director

Award-Winning Pizza

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Best Pizza Chain UK

Food Awards UK – 2025

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Best Fast Casual Dining

Restaurants Magazine – 2024

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Travellers' Choice

TripAdvisor – 2024 & 2025

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Most Sustainable Chain

Green Dining Awards – 2024

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Best Vegan Menu

VegFest UK Awards – 2023 & 2024

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