THEO’S Camberwell is an independent neighbourhood pizzeria on Grove Lane, open from noon until late every day. Its relaxed dining room centres on a wood fired oven and a focused menu that lets slowly prepared dough and Italian ingredients do most of the work. Walk in tables welcome smaller parties, while larger groups can reserve ahead for an easy shared meal.
Antipasti include crisp potato and mozzarella croquettes, aubergine parmigiana, olives and garlic focaccia with melted cheese. These compact plates are well suited to sharing before the pizzas arrive and introduce the same direct flavours used across the menu. The restaurant’s homemade chilli sauce is available at the table and can also be taken home by the jar.
Classic Margherita and Marinara pizzas sit beside toppings with a stronger personality. Napoli salami brings fresh chilli and basil, Scotch bonnet nduja combines spicy sausage with mozzarella and tomato, and an anchovy pizza adds capers, garlic and oregano. Wood fired aubergine provides a substantial vegetable option, while a white pizza pairs chestnut mushrooms with Gorgonzola, leeks and basil.
Theo’s tiramisu has become as well known as the pizza and provides a rich coffee and mascarpone finish, with large takeaway trays available for parties and weddings. Italian red and white wines include grapes such as Nebbiolo, Nero d’Avola, Negroamaro, Catarratto and Malvasia, supported by beer and soft drinks. Delivery and catering make the same concise menu useful beyond the Camberwell dining room.
Address: 2 Grove Lane, Camberwell, London SE5 8SY, United Kingdom
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