Vicolo Romano

Authentic Pizzeria Delivers Italian Delight!

Nestled on the charming stretch of Roman Road is a diminutive Italian gem that wears its rustic heritage on a lightly dusted apron sleeve. This restaurant, where artisanal craftsmanship meets genuine warmth, offers more than just your standard slice – it's a haven of delicious, doughy delights that hints at nostalgia for Italian city lanes filled with wafts of baking bread. The lauded owner, known to all as Muri, is not just the bearer of piping hot trays straight out of the oven. No, he's the charismatic maestro of mix-and-match toppings, cultivating flavor bombs that would make even a Roman nonna blush with pride. His personal touch, combined with charm and spirited banter, forms the hearth of both hearth and heart in this all-too-small establishment.

Inside, the atmosphere is painted with coziness fitting for intimate rendezvous or tranquil solo musings over a guilt-free green pizza – an indisputable constant among patrons. The ingredient freshness rivals London’s freshest gossip vine, reinforcing claims that this might indeed harbor some of London's finest pizza. Outside, beneath the inevitable drizzle, multilayered slices with thin yet sturdy bases promise solace from the city's scorns. And cheese-laden calzones, orchestral in their ooze and savor, make secret appearances off-menu for those who ask sweetly. Add exceptional tiramisu to end and, let’s face it, the competition on Roman Road hardly stands a chance. — Penelope Savory