La Pizzeria

Chelsea Farmers’ Market is densely packed with agreeable, semi-alfresco eateries & La Pizzeria is one of the largest on offer, with a high vaulted roof, open sides & a large terrace hedged with lavender. The kitchen specialises in thin, dustbin lid-sized, wood-fired pizzas with crisp, uneven bases & toppings ranging from a basic margherita with stringy mozzarella & a couple of basil leaves to a heavily loaded giardiniera with mushrooms, artichokes, olives & aubergines. Preface your meal with a run-through of high-quality antipasti, such as grilled polenta with wild mushrooms, pecorino & truffle oil, or a ball of creamy burrata served with olive oil – all accompanied by a democratic selection of Italian wines & beers. Prices are eye-watering for the surroundings, but Chelsea’s young crowd simply lap it up.