Carmela's Pizzeria

Carmela's Pizzeria

149A Upper St, London N1 1RA, UK
London
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About

Carmela is a pizzeria in London founded by two former food bloggers, opening just four and a half months prior to this review. The restaurant is named as a nod to Italian-American culture and in honor of Gerry's late nonna, Carmela, and his sister Carmen. The founders are dedicated to quality, experimenting with 12 different flours, cheeses, and tomatoes to perfect their recipe.

The Visit

The reviewers visit Carmela, a new pizzeria in London, to determine if it could be the city’s best. They are immediately impressed by the pizza’s unique texture and flavor, noting the scientific approach to ingredient selection and the authentic Italian-American inspiration. The experience is described as stunning, with standout creamy tomato flavors and a focus on quality over gimmicks. Both reviewers rate the pizza extremely highly, praising its originality and execution.

What They Ate

Pepperoni pizza with hot honey
Pizza with creamy tomato base
Various pizzas featuring different flours, cheeses, and tomatoes

Quotes

"(Grandma Pie) Everything’s so perfect, from the balance of the dough to the tomato sauce to the cheese. There’s not too much of anything on it. Everything is just singing in perfect harmony."
"( Pepperoni pizza ) The hot honey, the pepperoni. This pepperoni, I like the pepperoni here. Really good. Really good."
"( Pizza ) It’s thick and heavy, but it’s actually supremely light and airy inside."
"For me, it’s a straight 10. This is stunning."

Our Reflection

Carmela’s story is one of passion and transformation, where two food bloggers channel their love for pizza into a remarkable new venture. The attention to detail—experimenting with dozens of ingredients—translates into a pizza that’s both inventive and deeply satisfying. The reviewers’ awe is palpable, from the unique texture to the creamy, almost pasta-like tomato base. Carmela stands out not just for its flavors, but for its authenticity and commitment to quality, quickly earning its place among London’s best.

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