sergio valentini
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This was the soft launch of the Santa Maria pizzeria, a legend that opened 15 years ago in South Ealing, where the best pizza in London was created in a very small space. Time out, which was still a very authoritative and reliable magazine, voted it the best pizza in London and I almost immediately went there, and became addicted ! It was, and still is, the best, and I became a very regular customer, going every week. They then opened a branch in Chelsea/ Fulham border, then another in Oxford street, and now in Kew Gardens and in the latest place, in Paddington at what was previously the Frontline club. Angelo and Pasquale, the original founding fathers, are still there, managing a team of happy people, with the pizzas coming out that are as outstanding as ever! We had some olives, a parmigiana that was the best I have ever had in Uk, the San Gennaro ( salsiccia and friarielli with smoked cheese) a napoletana ( capers olives anchovies on red tomato base without mozzarella ) and the prosciutto e funghi . We also had 2 tiramisu and 1 pan di stelle dessert, a new one that I had not tasted before ! It was divine! As divine as the tiramisu ! We finished with a limoncello which was delicious, like it was homemade from your grandmother. I cannot recommend this enough ! If I was a Michelin star guide I would say this is worth a trip, a deviation , a journey! This pizza is unforgettable ! Go!