Pizza Pazza

Sourdough Pizza Perfection, Friendly Atmosphere!

There are moments in the life of a food critic where one stumbles across something truly exceptional—Pizza Pazza in London is one such place. Upon entering the small yet vibrant eatery, you're immediately greeted by the infectious warmth of Mo and his indefatigable crew, who are not just hosts but entertainers with a pizzazz that gives their restaurant its name. The place exudes an authentic, Italian family atmosphere, with everyone claiming to have found a slice of Napoli right around the corner. Pizza Pazza is essentially your neighbourhood Trattoria, irresistibly informal, yet delivering on the olfactory promise of honest-to-goodness fresh ingredients and decades-old sourdough starter meticulously crafted into bubbly, chewy alchemy.

Now onto what's stacked so generously on these divine circles: we're talking a dizzyingly delightful variety of toppings, from tender sautéed mushrooms with anchovies dancing atop to a sublimely gooey burrata affair. As I merrily proceeded from pizza to pasta, their Linguine Norma—a celebration of aubergines—came stupendously recommended. Even customers besotted enough to brave a gluten-filled world find enticing salvation here in the gluten-free options. But let's talk about value too—that cheeky 15" gargantuan feat for a mere twelve quid (if you're clever enough to waddle down and collect it). What's not to love? Great service, soul-warming atmosphere, and let's face it, if friendship could be mortar and love in the form of dough, Pizza Pazza would be laying blueprints. It's a zealous concoction that’s worth every calorie consumed and hug received; praise indeed for Mo’s wondrous sanctum of carbs and camaraderie. — Milo Tastemaker