dough WHAT is a family-run pizza restaurant at 4 King Street in Leicester. Its central idea is to serve two distinctly different pizza traditions under one roof, giving guests a choice between light Neapolitan-style bases and substantial deep-dish pies.
Dough is made and proofed on site each day to develop an elastic texture and an airy finish. Fresh ingredients are sourced locally where practical, allowing the kitchen to keep a close eye on the foundations of each pizza as well as the toppings.
Pasta, salads and skin-on fries provide alternatives for diners who do not want pizza, while dolce adds a sweet conclusion. Vegan choices and support for gluten-related dietary requirements broaden the menu, although individual preparation should always be confirmed.
The restaurant is fully licensed, so beer, wine and spirits can accompany an informal lunch or evening meal. Walk-ins are welcome, takeaway is available, and guests with allergies or specific dietary needs should discuss current ingredients and cross-contact procedures with staff.
Address: 4 King Street, Leicester LE1 6RJ, England
Dough What Menu
Starters
Classic Bruschetta
Homemade bread made fresh on-site – topped with fresh cherry tomato, garlic, basil, and oregano. Add Basil Pesto – £1.50
Garlic Bread
Our slow proofed, fresh dough, topped with homemade garlic butter & oregano
Garlic Bread With Mozzarella
Our homemade garlic bread, topped with melted mozzarella! Add vegan mozzarella – £1
Tomato And Pesto Bread
Our slow proofed, fresh dough, topped with tomato and Italian basil pesto. Add fior di latte mozzarella – £1.75
Insalata Caprese
Fresh mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, fresh basil, seasoned with salt, pepper, olive oil & finished with balsamic glaze. Add the sharing portion – £4
Pasta
Penne Pomodoro
The non-spicy version. Penne pasta in a tomato and garlic sauce, finished with parmesan, mixed herbs, basil and E.V.O.O.
Mammas Penne Piccante
For the spice lovers who love a kick! Penne pasta in a spicy tomato and garlic sauce, fresh chilli, parmesan & finished with mixed herbs, basil and E.V.O.O.
Summer Penne Pesto
Perfect for every season! Penne tossed in our Italian basil pesto, and finished with wild rocket & fresh tomatoes.
The Bursty Burrata Salad
Our whole burrata pugliese, served on a bed of rocket, with fresh tomato, black olives, fresh red onion & a drizzle of pesto!
Sides
Italian Mixed Olives
Skin on Fries
Served with ketchup & mayo
Truffle & Parmesan Fries
Tomato, Rocket & Parmesan
finished with a drizzle of balsamic glaze
Pizza
Choose Neapolitan or Deep Dish style.
Marinara
Tomato Sauce, Garlic, Oregano, Fresh Basil & Drizzle Of Garlic Oil
Classic Margherita
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Oregano and Fresh Basil
Mamma's Piccante Marinara
Tomato Sauce, Fresh Peppers, Fresh Chilli, Garlic, Oregano, Fresh Basil & Garlic Oil
Vegetariana
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Fresh Peppers, Fresh Mushrooms and Fresh Red Onions
Vegetariana Piccante
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Fresh Peppers, Fresh Mushrooms, Fresh Red Onions and Fresh Chilli
Mushrooms & Black Truffle Oil
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Mushrooms, Black Olives and Finished with Black Truffle Oil
The Chorizo
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella and Chorizo
Pepperoni & Red Onion
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Pepperoni and Red Onion
'Nduja & Red Onion
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, ‘Nduja (Spicy Sausage From Calabria) and Fresh Red Onion
Pollo Pesto
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Chicken, Fresh Red Onion & Basil Pesto
Prosciutto di Parma e Funghi
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Prosciutto di Parma, Fresh Mushroom and Black Olives
Spicy Chorizo & Honey
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, Diced Chorizo, Chillies, Fresh Red Onion & A Drizzle Of Honey
dough WHAT Meat Feast
Tomato Sauce, Mozzarella, ‘Nduja, Pepperoni, Chorizo and Prosciutto di Parma
Extra Toppings
Parmesan Shavings
Deep Dish Loaded Cheese
Fresh Mozzarella Ball
Burrata
Pepperoni
Chorizo
'Nduja
Prosciutto
Chicken
Fresh Peppers
Fresh Mushrooms
Fresh Chilli
Fresh Onions
Black Olives
Mozzarella
Vegan Mozzarella
Black Truffle Oil
Rocket
Pineapple
Sweetcorn
Basil Pesto
Sides & Sauces
Homemade Garlic Mayo
Homemade Garlic Butter
Basil Pesto
Hot Chilli
Ketchup
Mayo
Crust & Base Switches
Tomato & Garlic
Garlic Butter
Basil Pesto
Gluten Free
Desserts
Chocolate and Nutella Pizza
Freshly baked dough topped with chocolate and nutella, and finished with icing sugar
Lotus Biscoff Pizza
A Biscoff lovers dream. Freshly baked dough topped with Lotus Biscoff spread, Lotus Biscoff chunks and finished with icing sugar
Fudge Cake
This one’s for the chocolate lovers
Chocolate Brownie
with dark & white chocolate chips, served with ice cream
Tiramisu
Rich layered Italian dessert made with espresso and delicate ladyfinger cookies
Gelato
Delicious Italian ice cream. Ask for flavours