Welcome to The Ecco Family
Meet Mohammed
An Egyptian dedicating his life to Neapolitan Pizza
Our Story
The story of Ecco Pizzeria
At the head of Ecco’s kitchen is an Italian pizza chef with almost 40 years experience. Mohammed El-Abd grew up in Rome and got his first job in a kitchen at 24 years old. He has been trained by a famous Japanese pizza chef, worked at one of Rome’s top restaurants and even had the chance to meet the former president of Italy.
Our owner
Mohammad came to the UK from Rome 10 years ago. His traditional craft in tow, Mohammad played an instrumental part in setting up Ecco, Leeds’s first Woodfired Neapolitan Pizzeria.
Our Journey
Many competitors have appeared over the years, the vast majority still use gas. We at Ecco have stayed true to the authentic art of Neapolitan pizza making using our purpose built woodfired ovens. We have built our reputation on hard work, integrity, quality and value for money. we are an institution in Headingley and our popularity continues to grow!
Experience and Food
Mohammed has instilled his simple philosophy – Preserving the traditional, whilst facilitating the contemporary. Neapolitan cooking methods just as you’d find in Naples. Mohammad has mastered the art of flavour combinations – pizza for all ages and tastes! Our customers can expect the best customer service, our front of house are knowledgeable, caring, and attentive.
02/07/2013