Sweet Thursday is an independent pizzeria and wine shop at 95 Southgate Road in De Beauvoir Town. Open since 2013, it takes its name from John Steinbeck’s novel and has developed as a neighbourhood restaurant rather than a formal destination. The room works for lunch, dinner and an easy evening over pizza and wine.
Italian pizza is the centre of the food offering, with dough baked in the open kitchen and toppings that move between familiar combinations and more seasonal ideas. Antipasti, salads, sides, mains and puddings broaden the choice beyond pizza. The business places an emphasis on responsibly sourced food and a direct connection with its producers.
Wine is equally important to the restaurant’s identity. The list was shaped with specialist knowledge and reflects research trips to Sicily as well as the team’s interest in Italian food culture. That balance makes Sweet Thursday useful for diners who want a bottle and a few plates as much as for those ordering a full meal.
The Cannery provides a separate private dining and event space connected with the restaurant, accommodating workshops and group meals. The main restaurant also offers collection alongside table service. Guests with allergies or specific dietary needs should consult the current menu and speak with staff before ordering.
Address: 95 Southgate Road, De Beauvoir Town, London N1 3JS, England
Sweet Thursday Menu
Lunch
Available 12PM – 4PM
Pizza Sandwiches
Parmigiana (V)
Chargrilled aubergines, scamorza, parmesan & basil, baked in a rich tomato sauce
Meatball Marinara
Beef & pork meatballs in sugo, scamorza, parmesan & rocket
Cotoletta
Baby gem lettuce, breaded chicken, scamorza, parmesan & black olives
Calzoncini
Salsiccia & Friarielli
Neapolitan friarielli, Caciocavallo Silano cheese, fennel sausage & mozzarella
Salame
Tomato base, salame napoli, salame ventricina, mozzarella, scamorza, chilli & black olives
Basil & Pistachio Pesto (V) (N)
Mozzarella, roasted peppers, courgette & basil. Can be vegan (VG). chilli honey sauce
Fresh juices
Any combination of: Ginger, Pear, Apple, Carrot, Beetroot or Lime
Gelato Shakes
Chocolate, Mint choc-chip, Yogurt & Cherry, Banana, Pistachio (N). Vegan-friendly (VG): Vanilla, Coconut, Strawberry
Pizza
Our pizzas are made Neapolitan style. Ask for “WELL DONE” to cook your pizza a bit more.
MARINARA (VG)
Tomato base, garlic oil, olives, capers & oregano
MARGHERITA (V)
Tomato base, mozzarella & basil
SALSICCIA & FRIARIELLI
Neapolitan friarielli, Caciocavallo Silano cheese, fennel sausage, mozzarella & taralli crumbs
BUFALOTTA (V)
Confit red tomato base, buffalo mozzarella & basil
CRUDO
Tomato base, prosciutto crudo, rocket, mozzarella & parmesan
SALAME
Tomato base, salame napoli, salame ventricina, mozzarella, scamorza, chilli & black olives
ZUCCHINI (V)
Courgette cream base, mozzarella, roasted courgette, gremolata & pecorino
NDUJA & STRACCIATELLA (N)
Pea & pistachio pesto base, nduja, stracciatella & basil
CARBONARA
Baked pecorino, parmesan, guanciale, soft confit egg yolk, & black pepper
CAPRICCIOSA
Tomato base, mozzarella, ham, mushroom, olives & artichokes
PROSCIUTTO & FUNGHI
Mozzarella, mushroom, braciotto ham, tarragon labneh & chilli honey sauce
PIZZA OF THE MONTH
Please ask us
Extra toppings & Dips
GLUTEN-FREE PIZZA DOUGH (VLG)
VEGAN MOZZARELLA
TOPPINGS
olives, capers, rocket, egg, mushroom, courgettes, chillies
TOPPINGS
buffalo mozzarella, mozzarella, parmesan, scamorza, stracciatella, salame, sausage, prosciutto crudo, nduja, vegan nduja, ham, anchovies, artichokes
DIPS
basil aioli, gorgonzola ranch, chilli honey sauce
BAMBINI
Topolino Pizza (V)
Tomato base, mozzarella & basil
Kids Pasta (V)
Penne pasta & tomato sauce
Kids Bolognese
Penne pasta & Bolognese ragù. Can be vegan (VG)
Antipasti
Olives (VG)
Flatbread (VG)
Rosemary oil & Maldon salt
Antipasto Misto (VLG)
Selection of Italian cured meats, cheese & olives
Cozze (VLG)
Mussels with white wine
Zucchine Fritte (V) (N)
Thinly sliced fried courgette & basil aioli
Burrata di Andria (VLG) (V)
Slow-roasted cherry tomatoes, rocket with an Italian chimichurri
Parmigiana di Melanzane (VLG) (V)
Chargrilled aubergines, parmesan, scamorza & basil, baked in a rich tomato sauce
Padrón Peppers (VLG) (VG)
Roasted with sesame seeds
Salads
Potato & Fagiolini Salad (VLG) (V)
Roasted new potatoes, green beans, boiled egg, sundried tomatoes, basil & an Italian chimichurri. Can be vegan (VG)
Cotoletta Caesar Salad
Baby gem lettuce, breaded chicken, parmesan, black olives with a homemade Caesar dressing
Mixed Leaf Salad (VLG) (VG)
with a balsamic vinaigrette
Mains
Trofie al Pesto (V) (N)
Trofie pasta, basil & pistachio pesto, green beans, sundried tomatoes & whipped buffalo Camembert. Can be vegan (VG)
Linguine alle Cozze
Gragnano pasta, mussels, vegan nduja & cherry tomatoes in a white wine sauce
Bolognese Ragù
Handmade tagliatelle with slow-cooked Bolognese ragù & parmesan
Roasted Lamb Rump (VLG)
Crushed new potatoes, seasonal vegetables with a red wine jus
Dessert
Tiramisu
Lemon Posset
& «Lingue di gatto» biscotti
Nutella Gnocchi (N)
Add a scoop of gelato
Affogato (VLG)
Gelato per scoop
Chocolate, Mint choc-chip, Pistachio (N), Yogurt & Cherry, Banana. Vegan-friendly (VG): Vanilla, Strawberry, Lemon & Basil, Coconut
Soft Drinks
Sparkling water
Homemade Lemonade
Homemade Ginger Beer
Frobishers Juices
Apple or Mango
Mocktails
Canopee Spritz
Negroni
Botivo Spritz
Crodino
Cocktails
Nito Spritz
Campari Soda
Negroni
Negroni Sbagliato
Spirits
58 Gin
Hendricks Gin
58 Vodka
Bulleit Bourbon
Beers
40FT Disco Pils
Pint (4.8%)
40FT Disco Pils
Half (4.8%)
40FT Brewery
Disco Pils 330ml (4.8%)
Noam
Bavarian Lager 340ml (5.2%)
Low Alcohol Beers
Lucky Saint
Unfiltered Lager 330ml (0.5%)
Small Beer Brewery
350ml, Lager (2.1%), Pale Ale (2.5%)
Days Brewery
330ml, Pale Ale (0%)
Menabrea
Lager 330ml (0%)
Ciders
Crafty Apple
Original Apple 500ml (4.5%)
Turners Cider
500ml, Pear (4%), Elderflower (5.5%)