Italian pizzeria restaurant

Italian Family-Run Pizzeria for Sale

For over 12 years, this well-established Italian restaurant has offered a unique dining experience in Herne Bay, Kent. Renowned for its commitment to quality, it is the first pizzeria in the UK to be certified by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN) for authentic Neapolitan pizza. This accolade underscores the restaurant's dedication to using the best fresh ingredients in all its dishes.

The cozy atmosphere is complemented by a traditional wood-fired pizza oven, authentic Italian style, and a rustic dining area adorned with warm lighting. The menu prominently features fresh, locally sourced ingredients that celebrate Italian cuisine. Its strong brand presence has garnered nationwide media coverage from esteemed publications such as The Guardian, BBC Food Programme, Sunday Times, CNN Traveller, and Waitrose Food Magazine, affirming its reputation for exceptional quality and service.

Located in a prime corner space on the main high street, the restaurant enjoys excellent visibility and significant foot traffic. It is the only Italian restaurant in town, making it a standout attraction for both locals and visitors. The nearby amenities, including banks, shops, supermarkets, and local businesses, further enhance its appeal.

The business is being offered as a leasehold opportunity, with an asking price available upon request. The annual rent is £17,000, and all stock is included in the sale. With a dedicated team of 8 to 10 employees, the operation is streamlined yet personable, providing a delightful dining experience.

Prospective buyers can benefit from training opportunities to ensure a smooth transition into ownership. Additionally, there is potential for alternative use of the space, offering new owners possibilities to diversify if desired.

Seize the chance to own a unique and well-loved Italian pizzeria that not only boasts a rich tradition within the community but also the potential for growth and innovation.

The premises are arranged over two floors providing eighty covers. The traditional wood-fired pizza oven is in full show, situated front and centre of the ground floor. In additional is a fully fitted commercial kitchen and bar serving area.

The business is being offered for sale with a lease premium of £150,000 to include all furniture, equipment and fixtures & fittings appertaining to the business. The premises benefit from the balance of a 15 year full repairing and insuring lease with a current rent of £17.000 per annum.

Front Service Area & Bar
8.26m x 5.84m (27' 1" x 19' 2") Double aspect corner windows with raised counter and table seating. Feature part exposed brick wall, wood effect tiled flooring. Ceiling mounted lighting. Large feature wood fired pizza oven with mosaic tiled exterior and chimney. Pizza service counter and marble counter-top with chilled ingredients and display counter. Dough machine.
Bar and service counter with wood counter-top, stainless steel sink unit & wash hand basin, Two under counter and two tall drinks fridges. Coffee machine and bean grinder. Glass-washer. 

Stores Room
2.30m x 1.71m (7' 7" x 5' 7") Tiled walls and floor.

Kitchen Service Area
3.91m x 2.40m (12' 10" x 7' 10") Tiled flooring. Freezer, fridges, wine fridge and stainless steel shelving.

Kitchen
5.49m x 5.33m (18' 0" x 17' 6") Fully equipped commercial kitchen with central stainless steel work station with cold storage. Further fridges. Six burner range, grill and fat fryer with stainless steel extractor canopy over. Twin stainless steel pan washing sinks and wash hand basin and pass through dish-washer. Tiling to floor and walls. Door with street access and door to refuse store. 

Disabled WC/Baby Change Area
With low level W.C. & sink, baby-change matt, radiator and window to side. Tiled to half wall height and vinyl flooring. 

First Floor Landing
With wood flooring, fitted shelves and access to Gents & Ladies W.C.'s, function room and main restaurant area. 

Gents & Ladies WCs

Function Room
5.61m x 3.86m (18' 5" x 12' 8") With two windows to side. Combination of table and bench seating providing up to 26 covers. Wood flooring, pendant lighting. Air heating & cooling system. Door to:

Store Room
2.80m x 2.42m (9' 2" x 7' 11") With window to rear. Wall mounted combination boiler and ice machine.

Main Restaurant Area
7.69m x 6.25m (25' 3" x 20' 6") With dual aspect windows, wooden flooring and table seating for up to 40 covers. Feature exposed brick and plaster wall. Pendant lighting. Two air heating and cooling units. Service station with two drinks fridges. 

Premium
The business is being offered for sale with a lease premium of £150,000, to include all furniture, equipment, fixtures and fittings appertaining to the business. Plus stock at valuation. 

Lease
The premises are being offered with the balance of the existing 15-year commercial full repairing and insuring lease, which commenced in June 2013. There are three-yearly rent reviews. 

Rent 
Currently £17000 per annum.

Business Rates
The current Business Rateable Value is £11,500. This is not the amount payable but the amount against which the current rate is applied. The premises may be exempt from business rates depending upon the ingoing tenants circumstances. 

Services
We understand the property benefits from mains electricity, gas, water and drainage.