It's been open quite a few months. Part of a small chain. They specialise in customisable pizza…read more They have lots and lots of choices for toppings and for 9gbp you can add as many as you like. That and high temperature fire Owen is their marketing strategy. No wood burning owen, just gas one so I didn't have much faith in the place. On the other hand the area does not have much in terms of great casual restaurants as far as I know so in a desperate move I gave it a chance. I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered one of their mixes - burner (slightly cheaper and I always assume that the chef has recommended things that go very well together). It was not hot despite the name. On the other hand it did come out very quickly and was piping hot. Great crisp on the sides and super thin in the middle. Spread of ingredients wasn't much to write home about and dough quality wasn't impressive either, they didn't even offer any extra shavings of parmesan or olive oil. On the other hand there was something good in it. I quite enjoyed the pizza, given on a wooden tray. Not a super soft and sophisticated, nor was it Italian (too many ingredients and too big choice of them) but I really liked it. The crust had just the right consistency and it was very enjoyable experience. Easily better than any of the big delivery chains. The place is quite spacious but it has only 4 tables. It got full while I got there, though it seemed to be because of people ordering takeaway. Might be a good place to take your kids as they offer dessert pizzas including Nutella pizza. I'm too conservative for this one. Not sure if they have toilet to be honest, on the other hand Mon - sat there is a Tesco with free toilet a stone throw away. Overall, if you are in Thornton heath and are happy with a slightly loud and somewhat rustic locale, go for it. Pizza won't be best you've ever had but it will be a very good version of your normal pizza.

first visit to the restaurant which is very clean and beautifully presented…read more the pizza was made to order , it was very tasty as good if not better than the better known brands , certainly cheaper. the chef was on his own , so handling money and making food a bit off a no no overall , loved it . Didn't realise that it had an alcohol license , which will make going in the evening even better , and parking won't be an issue A nice touch to Thornton Heath

Food was great! Small restaurant with limited seating; stormy day so no outdoor seating created a…read morelonger wait, but worth it.

I lived in Wimbledon for almost three years and it took me at least 18 months before i even…read morerealised this lovely Italian side street restaurant existed, but i'm so glad i discovered it eventually! It's a rustic style Italian with the essential brick pizza oven. The menu is very affordable and the food is great. They have a fantastic range of pizzas, pastas, fish dishes , grills and veggie options. Being a bit of a cheese freak the Quattro Fromagi was delicious for me and for 14 pounds i got a 'medium' pizza but for me this was more like a large. The large pizzas are massive! The staff are great, really friendly and easy to have a laugh with, the atmosphere on a busy evening is great and for all of these reasons i highly recommend a visit to Al Fornos.

My husband and I stumbled upon this restaurant, and we couldn't have been happier with our choice…read more The owner was so nice, and was very attentive. We had garlic bread with mozzarella, and it was delicious. It had simple ingredients, but tasted very fresh; from the bread to the olive oil and garlic. We then order two different pasta dishes, which were very delicious! The penne aribiata was amazing. I love spicy food, and this dish was perfect. Dont go without trying the tiramisu! It's also amazing!

From the owner: Pizza, pasta and other traditional dishes, made with the freshest ingredients for an authentic…read moreItalian taste.

We were a group of six for our first visit. We couldn't fault the service or the food. Everything…read morewas cooked to order with no fuss and very pleasant staff. Will be back for certain.

This place's working hours are hard to guess. But if you're lucky you won't be disappointed. Great…read moreingredients, real Italian food and Mario himself is a great character and very nice person.

As someone who isn't a big fan of pizza, I was happily surprised by the quality and taste of the…read moreone I tried here. The staff were also super friendly and accommodating, making sure we had everything we needed.

An independent pizza shop that serves pizzas with fresh ingredients that are far superior to those…read morebought from the big national chains.

This restaurant is in Purley so I think the fact that it's listed under London is a bit misleading…read more It's a small space with some nice wallpaper but I wouldn't advise you to eat in as when I did it was clear that that wasn't their forte. We were the only customers there and, although the waiter was attentive enough the cutlery was a bit dusty. Don't let this put you off though. Happily, they do takeaway and I think this is the best way to eat here, as it were. They have a wide range of pizzas and also calzones and they are beautifully made. The dough is crisp and the ingredients for the toppings are evidently fresh. I would especially recommend the Mount Vesuvius calzone which is stuffed full of meatballs, chicken, mushrooms, chillis and jalapenos (yes it is hot - yum). They also do a sweet pizza which is a bit weird but tasty all the same.

Really good Italian restaurant that just opened up in Epsom. I had spaghetti vongole and was…read moresurprised to see that it had fresh clams! Very few places in the uk do fresh clams in their vongole. Both food and service was outstanding. This place has only been open for about 3 weeks but if anyone wants a metre long pizza this is the place to go! Highly recommend!

Nice small pizza restaurant with an amazing pizza, possibly the best one I had in London. I had a…read moreBufala 2 (with cherry tomatoes) which was really good, with excellent dough and good toppings. It is definitely worth reaching this area of London. Service is extremely welcoming and kind.

I love the vibe at this pizzeria! The chefs create amazing fresh pizza and the staff is absolutely…read moreincredible! I fly all the way from Los Angeles just to have a slice of this delicious pizza! Ask for Guido to serve you... he's amazing !

Absolutely delicious sourdough pizzas, family friendly and excellent service! Great pit stop after…read morea visit to the Horniman Museum. Ordered the anchovies pizza and salami pizza, which was slightly salty because that's what salami and anchovies taste like and they were generously spread across the pizzas. Also ordered a special vegetarian pizza that was refreshing especially after those two. The tiramisu was yummy.. creamy texture, a little less kahlua but we finished it within minutes. A family friendly place and kids colouring masterpieces are lovingly stuck on the wall. Food: 9/10 Service: 9/10 Ambience: 8/10 No reservations and it's walk in only and it can be busy. Will definitely be back again!

Excellent Pizza hand made in front of you in their superb clay oven. Artisan food and excellent…read moreservice, some of the nicest people you could hope to meet and top quality food to match. Can't recommend highly enough!

Simple yet charming, Vinoteca Italiana is gives a sense of tradition and a home-cooked feeling. The…read moreingredients seem fresh and the dishes well ordained with the variety of spices and natural colours that are packed within each recipe. The end result may not be enough to be etched in memory forevermore but as can be seen from the photos the presentation was excellent, the food mouth-watering and satisfying on multiple levels. Everything from the starters (even simple bread and olive oil) to the well proportioned mains to the dessert was consistently appetising, safe and becoming. Perhaps offering nothing extraordinary, but everything though ordinary is done extremely well; I find it unlikely that any other local restaurant will be able to rival the high standards of Vinoteca Italiana in this quiet and humble area of South London.

I haven't had pizza this good in a long time. The crust is amazing. We had the pizza and my friend…read moresaid it was the best he has ever had. We will definitely be back.