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Alley Cats Marylebone

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Silver Award
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SquareMeal Review of Alley Cats Marylebone

Silver Award

Pizza is a longstanding favourite amongst Londoners, but recent years have seen a shift away from the authentic Neapolitan-style chewiness, letting other varieties have their moment in the spotlight.  

Drawing inspiration from the Italian community of Manhattan, Alley Cats has the buzz of a great NY neighbourhood pizzeria. Queues of expectant diners wait patiently for a seat at one of the gingham-clad tables - and we completely understand why. There's excited chatter in the air, as chefs weave deftly through the – arguably too many – tables, with trays of dough over their shoulders. Meanwhile, episodes of The Sopranos are projected on the walls. There’s an undeniable charm to it all.  

The drinks are nothing to shout about. Wine comes in tumbler glasses, but no one pretends that this is the reason we’re here. We start the evening with some of the tastiest meatballs we’ve ever tried. Rich basil-infused tomato sauce smothers the meatballs that seem to melt in the mouth. This, topped off with a Parmesan hit, had us regretting our decision to share. As for the main event, we ordered a classic pepperoni, and it did not disappoint. Here, pizza crusts may be on the thinner side but they’re so incredibly crisp without so much as a hint of sogginess. The spice from the habanero compliments the smoky pepperoni with a promise of honey that comes through occasionally but feels slightly lacking. 

The current special, a Mortadella Folder filled with stracciatella, mortadella and ground pistachio, added a freshness that you don’t often associate with pizza but was a welcome addition, distracting from the fact that the filling-to-crust ratio felt a little bit off. Pistachio continued its starring moment in the tiramisu, maybe not the classic recipe but a creative twist we’d eat again and again.  

Everyone (including us) walked out with white paper parcels of leftover pizza - having ordered more than they can chew but not wanting to leave even a single bite behind.  
 
A charming little spot with classic Italian hospitality, fast service and truly excellent pizzas.  

Good to know

Average Price
££££ - Under £30
Cuisines
Pizza
Ambience
Cool, Fun, Lively
Food Occasions
All day dining, Dinner, Lunch
Alfresco And Views
Outside seating
Special Features
Vegan options, Vegetarian options
Perfect for
Birthdays, Celebrations
Food Hygiene Rating

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Do you need to book a table?

No, it's walk-ins only.

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Are there vegan options?

Yes, there are vegan options on the menu.

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Location

22 Paddington Street, Marylebone, London, W1U 5QY

0207 058 2222 0207 058 2222

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