Carmela's Pizzeria

Pizza restaurant · Islington

Carmela's Pizzeria

Pizza restaurant · Islington

149A Upper St, London N1 1RA, United Kingdom

Highlights

New York-style pizza with vodka sauce, thin crust

149A Upper St, London N1 1RA, United Kingdom Get directions

carmelaspizzeria.co.uk

@carmelaspizzeria

£10–20 · Menu

@infatuation

London’s New York-Italian Restaurants, Ranked By How Desperate They Are To Be In The Sopranos - London - The Infatuation

"It’s impossible to say whether mob wife, long-standing talon-nail influencer, and the original hot priest flirtee, Carmela Soprano would approve of thisIslingtonpizzeria, but given its infectious energy, we’re going to go out on a limb and say that she would. Quite simply, the thin-crust pies at thiswalk-in-onlyden on Upper Street hit the spot. Our go-to order is the blue cheese romaine salad, the vodka pie, and although there are dips on the menu, real East Coast aficionados know that a slice this good doesn’t need it." - Heidi Lauth Beasley

https://www.theinfatuation.com/london/guides/new-york-italian-restaurants-london-sopranos

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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

https://www.theinfatuation.com/london/reviews/carmelas-pizzeria

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London’s New Restaurant Openings - London - The Infatuation

"We wait ages for decent pizza in London and then approximately 174 of them come at once. Carmela’s in Islington will be under particular scrutiny, though, as it’s been opened by the Ugly Dumpling founder and the bloggers behind Bite Twice Food Reviews—a social media account that critiques pizza across the city. Expect New York-style pies and a lot of chat about ‘the integrity of the base’." - sinead cranna, rianne shlebak

https://www.theinfatuation.com/london/guides/londons-new-restaurant-openings

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Mark B

Google

I walked up on Sunday afternoon, there was no queue, but inside no tables were empty and the place was a hive of energy and activity. Smiles all round, staff and customers, clearly enjoying it, although the team have been going flat out since opening 3 days ago. I had come for takeout and that is what I had: the fennel sausage pizza which I ate outside the Town Hall. There was a lovely snap and crispiness to the base, the topping was stable and did not slide off when I folded a slice to eat. The sausage was nice it had a good fennel flavour to it, not overpowering on the aniseed front, the tomato, sauce and cheese blend were great, not too much cheese and evenly distributed (as was the sausage, maybe a little more sausage wouldn’t hurt). The edge was just the right size, not over inflated or too wide. The pizza was cut evenly and sliced through properly so the slices were easy to separate. Overall very tasty 8/10. There was a discount today so it cost me £11 for 12” pizza. Below is a shot of the eat in menu, I think the take out is cheaper and also in this phase there is a 30% discount. A napkin with takeout would also help, though the pizza itself was not a messy meal and I got away with it!!

Laura FitzPatrick

Google

Believe the hype and stick out the queue. The tomato tonnato sauce is so good we ordered an extra portion and obviously get the vodka pizza. Plus we tried the dark rosé after being recommended it... Was a bit sceptical but it was totally delicious

Camilla Drema

Google

Delicious pizza, amazing vibes, staff were lovely & we had such a beautiful time! Would 100% recommend it.

Gabriel Radus

Google

Still can’t get over how good that vodka pizza is. An amazing experience at a beautiful restaurant. The vibes are immaculate - the food even better. I had two negronis- but could have easily ordered ten.

Yasmin Hounsell

Google

This new pizzeria is having a soft launch for now with a 30% discount. The menu might change but it is a short menu, which makes choosing easier. Beautiful decor and soft jazz classics were my first impression upon entering. I decided to make it simple for my first visit as this is how I decide if the place is good as it is easy to muck up a simple dish. I ordered a Negroni, which was excellent and the vodka tomato pizza. The pizza is thin crust and slightly chewy, which indicated to me that the base was made with good quality ingredients. The vodka tomato sauce was smooth and rich. Absolutely first class. I would have loved to have sampled the tiramisu but it was not on today's menu. Although Uppet Street, Islington is awash with pizzerias, Carmela's offers something special, so do try them out.

Jake Apps

Google

The best pizza I've had, served by very friendly staff plus has the most cosy and rustic interior of any place on this high street. Highly recommend

SUPER LIT MARIO

Google

MAMMA MIA! Amazing Pizzas! Stunning! Quirky little old fashioned restaurant. Beautifully done! Go now!

Louis Adams

Google

Great pizza, great atmosphere, great value. Staff were lovely.