Mamma Concetta — Restaurant in England

When pizza places are ten-a-penny these days, you have to go the extra mile to stand out, and Mamma Concetta delivers in spades. We managed to book for lunch today with very short notice and were told we’d have to sit in the garden area. This turned out to be great though – it was heated, away from the hubbub of the main area and had a more chilled-out vibe to it, and also gave the 4-year-old in our group the chance to run around to her heart’s content. The staff, who were all smiley, attentive and delightful, even brought pencils and paper for her. The food was decently priced, and tasted phenomenal – my pizza bianca was incredibly good, and everyone else was highly impressed with their choices too. The little details mount up to make a big difference – the chilli oil on the table; the blankets on each chair in case we felt cold; the excellent coffee, in a cup whose handle you can actually get a finger through, served with a separate jug of hot milk; the wonderful salad containing very good things like raddichio and lamb’s lettuce, with a perfectly-judged dressing; the inclusion of a selection of little, delicious cakes as an option on the dessert menu for those like me who can’t decide which one they want… wow. There are some superfluous apostrophes on the menu and on the signs on the toilet doors, but when this is the worst thing you can say about a place, you know you’re onto a winner. Ten out of...

We were supposed to go to another of the many Italian pizzeria in Bedford (apparently there is a huge Italian community here, due to a brick factory over 500 years ago that was employing a lot of Italian immigrants in the area). Anyway, the pizza was ALMOST perfect (for an Italian fussy pizza eater like me) the dough was delicious and burnt in the right places (if you have one of these all-even-doughs, with no bubbles and no little charred burnt parts here and there.. the pizza is not properly hand made with a dough recipe that ghost the Italian original one (there are many, but the general idea is that the pizza should follow certain standards). Got a pizza with pepperoni (many recipes were "British style" hence the ALMOST, although thank God there were no pineapple in the pizza menu!!!) and nduja (a spicy spreadable salami from Sicily), the pizza was very good and I will come back here if I was in the area. The pizza place itself is cosy and small, with an original 1070 Italian Vespa hanged on the ceiling!! A must for all Pizza lovers, and all Italians in the Bedford area!!

Oh I almost forgot! They have original San Pellegrino fizzy drinks, you have to try the blood orange juice, if you never did (in the photos)

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Such a fantastic experience — felt like a little slice of Italy in Bedford!

Mamma Concetta really blew me away. The pizza was absolutely incredible — super thin, crispy base with fresh, high-quality toppings. You can really taste the difference when it’s made properly, and this was easily one of the best pizzas I’ve had in ages. Every bite was full of flavour and cooked to perfection.

The atmosphere in the restaurant was lovely too. It’s cosy, welcoming and has that real family-run charm that makes you feel relaxed as soon as you walk in. No rush, no fuss — just good food and a nice vibe. Perfect for a casual night out, date night or catching up with friends.

The staff were fantastic. Friendly, helpful and really passionate about what they do. They made great recommendations and you could tell they genuinely cared about making sure we enjoyed our visit.

Honestly, everything from start to finish was spot on. It’s rare these days to find a place that nails both the food and the service so well. I’ll definitely be back again soon — highly recommend to anyone who loves proper Italian pizza and a great...