Leicester's Best Pizza

No matter what form it comes in, frozen, crispy, deep-pan or thin; pizza always remains one of life’s most wonderful pleasures. Most follow the simple but effective formula of crispy dough, rich tomato sauce, a scattering of toppings, and last but certainly not least, the cheese that ties it all together. However, the Devil’s in the detail, and it’s working out all the nuances and ratios of ingredients that turn a pizza from decent, into truly incredible.

Peter Pizzeria

Peter's is an independent Neapolitan style pizza house situated in the heart of Leicester city centre (and one in Loughborough). Their focus is on authenticity, sourcing specialist ingredients from some of the best suppliers in the pizza-making industry, including Caputo flour from Naples, Olive oil from a co-operative farm on the Italian coast, as well as a superb red wine selection from a family run vineyard just beneath the Alps.

Choosing between pizzas is never easy, and this is no exception. We can normally recommend the ever changing Pizza of the Month, often featuring rare and delicious toppings, but once it’s gone, it’s gone. If the special at the time is not quite up your street, why not try the Old 3 Pizza, a luscious mix of ricotta, salami, fennel and pistachio, finished with a generous drizzle of truffle oil. Don’t forget to save room for the tempting dessert selection, including the very popular Nutella pizza.

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Orange Tree

Check out the newly refurbished The Tree, formerly known as The Orange Tree. It’s part of the Pizza, Pots and Pints chain so pizza is well and truly on the menu. You can expect freshly made pizza with a variety of toppings and even a new dedicated kid’s menu with smaller versions of pizzas, all with a free drink and ice cream or dessert. What are you waiting for?

San Carlos

San Carlos is located on Granby Street and made famous by the Leicester Premiership winning team, who often frequented the restaurant on their time off. True championship pizza we’d say! San Carlos boast the only wood burning oven in Leicester and only use the freshest Italian ingredients to suit all tastes. Well worth a visit to satisfy the pizza hunger!

MOD Pizza

MOD Pizza is the original superfast experience that puts the customer in the driving seat with their choice of artisan-style pizzas and salads that are individually sized, made on demand and ready in minutes. There is a choice of over 30 toppings but one thing that is guaranteed is the price remains the same.

Stonebaked Pizza Co.

The premise behind the Stonebaked Pizza co. is simple, pizza, how you want it. Starting with your base, you can choose between a number of fresh, quality sauces, ranging from the traditional tomato, to Jerk BBQ and Green Pesto. You then choose your toppings and cheese. Their claim is that you can have as many toppings as you like, even if it results in a pizza that bows under its own weight.

Everyone’s different, so it’s hard to say what would be the best pizza for you. We like a classic red sauce pizza, with Sicilian pork, rocket, basil and a mixture of grana Padano and Mozzarella. If this isn’t up to your standards, it doesn’t matter! Go crazy on your own pizza and let us know what you think is the best flavour combination on offer.

Quick Fired Custom Made Artisan Pizza...180 seconds to be exact!

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So there you have it…a whistle stop tour of some of the pizza places in Leicester!

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