Carmela’s Pizzeria - Review - Islington - London - The Infatuation
"London can’t move for New York-style pizza restaurants inspired by anyone who’s glanced in the general direction of Satriale's Pork Store—and in Carmela’s, Islington has a reliable capo. There’s an infectious energy to this walk-in-only den on Upper Street. The tables are teeming with mates, the vodka sauce pies are flying, and the thin-crust pies quite simply hit the spot. Of the margherita, pepperoni, and the vodka, it’s the latter that impresses most. There’s a moreish creaminess to the sauce and mozzarella, and although there are dips on the menu, real East Coast aficionados will know that a good slice doesn’t need it. video credit: Jake Missing video credit: Jake Missing video credit: Jake Missing video credit: Jake Missing Pause Unmute A Thursday night with a few well-made pizzas and a blue cheese romaine salad has never done us wrong, and the same goes here. In time, we hope that the pizzas get to the table a little quicker and hotter. But go with intent, or wander past on the off chance, either way Carmela’s will send you home happy. Food Rundown Cheese This is a perfectly serviceable cheese pizza. There’s a decent hold on it, with no flop, and the crust has a bit of bite. The sauce is a little on the sweet side for our liking. photo credit: Jake Missing Pep Forget hot honey, there’s a drizzle of hot maple on this pepperoni pizza. What we liked best about this one is that the crust was given a bit more colour, with a few lovely charred bubbles. photo credit: Jake Missing Vodka The fresh mozzarella and thick layer of vodka sauce makes this pizza stand out. Impressively, it still has a good hold too. photo credit: Jake Missing" - Jake Missing
