Dusty’s Pizzeria closes Cardiff site

Phill and Deb Lewis, the couple behind Dusty's pizzerias in South Wales, Kindle restaurant in Cardiff and Nook bistro, also in Cardiff, have announced the closure of their Dusty’s Cardiff site.

In a statement on social media they said: “With immense sadness Phill and I must announce the immediate closure of Dusty’s Pizza at our Papermill Road location, otherwise known as The Boneyard. Us, like so many others, have suffered significant losses as a result of the pandemic in 2019 and whilst we have battled hard to retain our sites one by one they have fallen foul to rising costs, have become encumbered with debt as a result of the last few years without adequate room for their recovery.”

The couple were also forced to close the pizza brand’s venue in Barry’s GoodSheds earlier this year. Dusty’s in Swansea site is reported to be unaffected.

The Lewis’ said they were “hopeful” that Dusty’s would “make a return in the not so distant future in some form”, but added that “for now we must be courageously quiet and navigate this heartbreaking time”. They opened Kindle restaurant in Sophia Gardens last year.