I tried Glasgow pizza slice hailed as 'best in world' for £5.50

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13-03-2025

When a pizza restaurant in Glasgow was named as one of the best in the world this week, we knew we had to check it out.
Civerinos, based in Finnieston, ranked 13th on Time Out Magazine's list of the 19 best pizzas worldwide, beating pizzerias in Miami, Lisbon and Amsterdam.
(Image: Image: Civerinos) The West End establishment - which also has locations in Edinburgh - was favoured for its "chewy crusts" and "sweet-but-tangy marinara sauce".
Having tried the New Haven-style pizza - topped with Italian sausage, double marinara, burrata, pepperoni, rosemary, black pepper, parsley and garlic oil - Time Out Magazine said: "With its chewy crusts, coal-fired bases, sweet-but-tangy marinara sauce and carefully curated toppings, I'd argue this New Haven-style pizza joint is up there with some of the best slices you'll ever shove down your gob.
"One of the best things about this place is you can buy by the slice to take away at a really reasonable price tag – and trust me, the slices are a meal – or opt for a twenty-inch to share. Lush."
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(Image: Picture credit: Glasgow Times staff) So, does Civerinos pizza live up to the hype? We headed out at lunchtime today to find the answer.
Having ordered a New York-inspired slice topped with spicy pepperoni, mozzarella, parsley and parmesan - I was immediately in love.
The slice - which came in at £5.50 - had a thin and crispy base with thick and fluffy crust -just how I like it.
The parmesan and mozzarella brought a not-too-rich saltiness while the tomato sauce had a lovely, subtle sweetness, creating the perfect blend of flavour.
The flavour was also helped by a side of truffle and garlic aioli dip which I heartily dunked my crust into. It's safe to say my tastebuds could not thank me enough.
It is also worth mentioning that the slice was comically larger than my face. I definitely had to suppress a gasp when I opened the box.
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Pizza aside, Civerinos can also pride itself on incredibly friendly and helpful staff - who offered me both patience and guidance as a first-timer eating there - and a reasonably priced menu, with the cheapest slice coming in at as little as £4.25.
The pizzeria had plenty of drink options including soft drinks, beer, frozen margaritas and a non-alcoholic daiquiri slush, and you can even order different types of New York-style pizzas, as well as Detroit-style pizzas (rectangular slices with a thick base and airy crust) and a host of sides, salads and desserts.
After leaving Civerinos today with a full belly and an aftertaste of something special, we really aren't surprised that it made such an expertly crafted list.
You can view the full list HERE
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