Alessandro’s been a good friend of ours for many years now – and if you’re from Belfast, you might know him as the founder and friendly-face associated with DinaDina, an award-winning, authentic, Italian eatery (specialising in Piadina) which was located on Upper Arthur Street until he recently decided to close the doors for the last time just over a month ago, to move on to his next chapter.

We recently caught up with Alex over some pizza and beers; having had a little time to reflect on his experiences, it seemed like a good time to reminisce.  We chatted about his experiences running his own business as an Italian in Belfast, the highlights of his time at DinaDina, his thoughts on pizza as someone who grew up surrounded by the good stuff, and of course as someone who made some mighty fine pizza himself. READ MORE