We tried London's hottest new pizza spot that doesn't 'scrimp on the toppings'

Metro

5 days ago

Welcome back to The Slice!
London's heating up, and not just because of the sun (though we'll take that too).
We've found the best place for Organised Adult Fun, reviewed the pizza that's setting a new gold standard for toppings, and uncovered a seafood spot that fuses Scottish soul with Spanish flair.
Plus we're livening up dull work lunches with funky salads that have zero boring ingredients.
And if your colleagues start getting jealous, you can always tell them to sign up for the Slice themselves to get all the juiciest London goss.
Read on for a whole range of recommendations for 31 May-1 June, handpicked as always by The Slice.
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If you're looking for something to do this weekend, here are 11 of the best activities, dining, and drinking spots in the capital.
By Sophie Laughton
Whether it's work dos or big birthday blowouts, summer is synonymous with Organised Adult Fun. Been tasked with organising your own shindig? Give Electric Shuffle a go. Quick, addictive, and dangerously competitive, the digital gameboard has a range of high-tech twists on the original tabletop game, with rounds like Amplifier (where you knock rivals off the board) and Territory (the puck-based answer to Risk).
Once you've demonstrated your skills (or lack thereof), move on over to the eclectic bar area for cocktails – Happy Hour is weekdays 3-7pm – and generously-sized sharers, from tasty sourdough pizzas by the paddle to a big bowl of nachos with all the trimmings. (The extra spicy Firecracker waffle fries went down particularly well with the Metro team, especially after a few rounds of tequila-heavy Electric Dreams – woo!)
Just in time for summer events, Electric Shuffle is launching its new King's Cross venue with a bang on 6 June, giving away hundreds of free drinks and prizes to early birds. From 5pm, guests can jump on a shuffleboard table to win everything from bar tabs and brunch tickets to shots, merch, and bragging rights. Race you there!
Shuffleboard from £11pp for 60 mins. Sharers from £8, house cocktails from £11. Various venues. Book here.
Just in time for summer events, Electric Shuffle is launching its new King's Cross venue with a bang on 6 June, giving away hundreds of free drinks and prizes to early birds.
From 5pm, guests can jump on a shuffleboard table to win everything from bar tabs and brunch tickets to shots, merch, and bragging rights. Race you there!
Electric Shuffle Kings Cross opens Friday 6 June, 1 Lewis Cubitt Park, N1C 4EJ.
Best for: big bowls of satisfaction
May is National Salad Month, and the Slice team have finally traded sandwiches for bowls of crunchy greens.
If you work in the City, try People Pleaser Salad. Their affordable bowls are a big step up on your standard supermarket meal deal, with signature salads including the eponymous People Pleaser (pictured) – with crumbled feta, Pink Lady apples, candied pecans & turmeric sweet potato – on sale for just £5.90. That'll please pretty much anyone.
Salads from £5.90. 163-165 Whitecross St, Barbican, EC1Y 8JT. Find out more here.
Best for: lunch in (or out) of the office
Bombay's boldest flavours have landed at The Salad Project, thanks to a limited-edition collab with Dishoom.
Order your nourishing bowl of Murgh Malai Chicken, chaat masala spiced chickpeas and citrussy grilled pineapple, all finished with a punchy Kasundi mustard dressing. Or customise your own bowl at one of their trendy salad bar spots.
The Dishoom Salad available until 1 June in-store, online, or via Dishoom on Deliveroo. Order yours here.
Best for: an it-girl dinner kind of salad
Salads don't have to be boring. They don't even have to be healthy. Last summer, TikTok declared the ultimate it-girl dinner to be a Caesar salad and fries, and we think no-one is doing elevated comfort food like Bébé Bob.
Go for their Schnugget Caesar salad: crispy chicken, bold dressing, and just the right amount of indulgence. Add fries, caviar and sour cream dip, and cocktails created in collaboration with the world's most awarded bartender, Mr Lyan.
Schnugget Caesar, £20. 37 Golden Square, Soho, W1F 9LB. Book here.
By Beatrice Aidin
A Scotsman, a Shetland mussel, and a Padrón pepper walk into a restaurant… and out comes Maresco, the brainchild of Glaswegian Stephan Leroni. Back when he was a music producer in LA (think Hanson and Bon Jovi), Leroni was inspired by an article revealing that the cream of Scotland's seafood was being shipped off to Spain. Back in London, Leroni became an unlikely restauranteur, marrying the best of Caledonian and Catalonian ingredients and cuisine.
We kick things off with the famed bomba Maresco, similar to a Scotch Egg but filled with an explosion of mussels. Sea bass ceviche vanishes quickly (I win the last bite), and the fideuà (pictured) – a noodle-based cousin of paella – arrives crowned with dreamlike Hebridean langoustines.
We finish with a vast yet light Basque cheesecake and one conclusion: Stephan Leroni is the rock(fish) and roll king of Soho restaurateurs.
Small plates from £8. Tapas for Two menu £23pp. 45 Berwick St, Soho, W1F 8SF. Book here.
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Bancone just opened their fourth site in Kensington High Street, bringing their stunning silk handkerchiefs to West London.
The new carbonara version of their iconic dish is apparently being ordered 1,000 times a week. And no, it's not all us.
A French fast food chain with 'top notch' burgers is launching in UK.
Look out for Dumbo opening in Shoreditch later this year – here's the full lowdown.
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Ukrainian restaurant SINO has a 50% off soft launch offer to celebrate their arrival in Notting Hill.
Beautiful, authentic dishes include classic Vareniky dumplings and aged walnut ice cream. Offer available until 4 June.
Like your fried chicken with a side of fresh ink? On 31 May, swing by Soho's new Fine Line Hearts Club, where legendary tattoo artist Certified Letter Boy – yes, the one behind Beckham's ink – is offering free tattoos all day.
Even tastier: free Dave's Hot Chicken for everyone in the queue. Flash the Dave's Loyalty App to claim yours – and if you get 'I ❤️ D.H.C.' inked, your wings are free for a year.
By Courtney Pochin
There's no shortage of pizza places in London but Spring Street has quite literally sprung onto the scene and I have no doubt they'll become firm favourites. Founded by chef Tom Kemble, the best thing about Spring Street is that there's no scrimping on toppings.
I tried the New Yorker, with San Marzano tomato, fior di latte mozzarella, Rebel Charcuterie pepperoni, Pecorino Romano, hot honey and basil. It was quite possibly the most hot honey anyone has ever drizzled on a pizza, but it managed to hold its own – it was a sweet and spicy delight, with plenty of pepperoni and a beautiful orange tomato sauce.
For the best meal here, get a pot of pesto rosso and n'duja to dip your crusts into, order an ice cold teeny martini and finish with the olive oil covered soft serve. You'll be full, but you'll be very happy about it.
Pizzas from £12 (12″). Arch 32, Southwark Quarter, Southwark St, London SE1 1TE. Book here.
Pub in the Park London is the place to be for foodies from 30 May to 1 June, when Gunnersbury Park will transform into a haven of food, drink, and music.
The Slice was at the Marlow edition last weekend and our highlight was Rick Stein's soft shell crab burger – crispy, indulgent, and utterly unforgettable.
London's lineup is equally mouthwatering, featuring top gastropubs like The Grazing Goat and The Tamil Prince, live cooking demos from Tom Kerridge and Michel Roux, and music from Soul II Soul and Jack Savoretti.
Tickets here.
Who's up for a bargain hunt? Search for pre-loved gems at London Docklands Flea, where over 200 local and national flea traders will form a treasure island of vintage, antiques, and second-hand finds.
From 10am on June 1, find out more here.
Back for a seventh year, The British Library Food Season's Big Weekend is a two-day extravaganza of food, drink, words, and culture.
Choose from 14 deliciously diverse events, from a discussion of why we're obsessed with 12ft-high Royal wedding cakes and viral TikTok trends, to a deep dive into the perfect Martini.
31 May-1 June, find out more here.
By John Nathan More Trending
In one corner stands Martin Freeman's James, a recovered alcoholic who hasn't touched a drop in 25 years; in the other, Jack Lowden's Luka, a tense newcomer to sobriety. If that sounds like the setup for a boxing match, it's fitting – Finn den Hertog's gripping production of David Ireland's two-hander often feels more like it's unfolding in a ring than on a stage.
Freeman plays a married, middle-class English dad with little in common with Lowden's embittered, working-class Scottish loner. And yet, their differences make them perfect foils in this funny, tense exploration of masculinity. Intimate and intense, the production offers audiences a rare chance to witness two star performers – Lowden's raw vulnerability as Luka and Freeman's signature tension that makes every line feel like it's balancing on a knife's edge.
Until 26 July. Soho Place. Book tickets here.
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