A grand, custom-designed pizza oven is the focal point, here. The oven is
large and hexagonal, tiled in geometrics, and quietly dominates any view of
the restaurant. The oven is fronted by a pizza bar where diners can take in a
“master class” of the chefs at work and children can create their own pizzas.
Just beyond the kitchen, a custom-built steel screen encompasses the central
booth seating. This unique room divider is adorned with over 100 wooden
rolling pins, paying tribute to the craft of hand rolled pizza dough, and once
again, emphasising Piza e Vino’s artisanal offering…
The lighting further accentuates the handmade inspiration and authenticity
of the space. Glass blown pendants with brass fittings and vintage wall
sconces with amber tinted glass generate a welcoming, intimate atmosphere.
All in all, the finished look gives life to the new brand, successfully managing
to create the sense of a traditional, rustic pizzeria in the heart of Pretoria.
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