Vesuvio Wood Oven Pizza

Hidden Gem: Perfectly Priced Wood-Fired Pizza

Nestled discreetly in Clapton, this unassuming pizza haven marries the nostalgia of 90s hometown pizzas with an authentic Italian zing, serving up a delightful slice—or several—to whet your appetite. The wood-fired brick oven whispers old-world charm into every bite, yielding pizzas served scorching hot and generously laden with toppings. Priced at £2 a slice or about £11 for a beautifully balanced vegetarian feast, it is impossible not to revel in the affordability and top-notch quality bounded on its thin-crust pies. Quick service and a simple takeaway model make it a perfect pit stop, but you'd better remain standing, as seating is more of a fantasy here.

While there might be a few who find the experience a bit overwhelming—perhaps with the cheese or the persistent updates on offers—it’s clear that the majority have found something special in this pied-à-terre of pizza joy. For anyone daring to stray a little farther from East 17, it unequivocally pays off to collect rather than wait for delivery, leading one perfectly cooked smoke-kissed treat at a time. Warm welcomes and fast turnover complete a setting where nostalgia meets true Italian flair, reminding us that sometimes, hidden treasures are just waiting to serve you what feels like an open invitation to gastronomic heaven. — Audrey Al Dente