Theo’s Pizzeria, Elephant and Castle, London SE1, is a must for everyone who loves Neapolitan-style sourdough pizzas cooked in a wood-fired oven. You’ll find all your favourites, like Marinara and Margherita, along with exciting combinations of toppings, including Nduja with Ricotta and Aubergines with Gorgonzola. There is gluten-free dough and a choice of topping to create your pizza should you be a picky eater. Theo’s is the perfect choice for anyone looking for pizza restaurants in Elephant and Castle, the best places to eat in SE1 or pizzerias near SE17.
“Theo’s is a friendly neighbourhood pizzeria serving tasty sourdough pizzas cooked in a wood-fired oven. It’s the perfect place to catch up with friends over pizza, wine and ice cream,” Homegirl London.
Theo’s Pizzeria Menu
We were a party of three and had eaten at a food market earlier, so we decided to forgo the antipasti and go straight to the pizzas. If you’re hungry, start with Olives, Garlic Focaccia, Aubergine Parmigiana, San Marzano Arancini or Pizza Fritta. The pizzas are large, so you could share if you want to enjoy the antipasti and a dessert. We didn’t think our meal through, and if I’d been smart, I would have shared a pizza with my partner and left a little room for Tiramisu.
Currently, there are ten pizza choices with enough options for meat eaters and vegetarians. I chose the Margherita with Tomato, Mozzarella and Basil, which was terrific. The sourdough base was chewy with a slight crunch, thanks to some charred edges. My partner wanted to try Bufalina with Tomato, Datterini, Buffalo Mozzarella and Basil, but he was out of luck. So instead, he asked for a Margherita with some rocket on top.
Our friend opted for the Calzone Classico with Tomato, Mozzarella, Ricotta and Salami. Wow, this was massive, and I’m surprised he managed to finish it. Other meaty pizzas are Napoli Salami, Nduja with Ricotta, Amatriciana (Pancetta) with Burrata and Capricciosa with Ham. We all walked out of Theo’s, feeling stuffed and glad for the walk home.
To alleviate our guilt of overeating a large pizza each, we shared the Gem Salad with Gem Lettuce, Fennel, Cucumber, Radish, Rocket, Spring Onion and Lemon Dressing fresh tasting.
Sadly, we had no room left for dessert. If you’re interested, there’s the Affogato with Frangelico, and Ice Cream Panuozzo is an Ice Cream Sandwich with various flavours. I’m a sucker for Tiramisu, so I would have liked to try that. Other options were Ice Cream with a choice of Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate, Pistachio, Hazelnut, Stracciatella and Raspberry Sorbet.
The food is reasonably priced, Antipasti is £3-6, Pizzas cost £8.50-13, and Desserts are £4-7. The drinks include Beers (Kernel Table Beer, Partizan Pale Ale), Cocktails (Spritz, Hazelnut Espresso Martini), Prosecco, Wines, Spirits, Digestives (Limoncello), Homemade Lemonade, San Pellegrino and Ozone Coffee.
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Helpful Information About Theo’s Pizzeria Elephant and Castle
To find out more, visit Theo’s Pizzeria Website. The address is 17-18 Elephant and Castle SE1, a short walk from the Elephant and Castle Stations. The restaurant is open seven days a week from noon until 10-10.30 pm.
The interiors are contemporary and non-fussy, with the pizza oven on view as you enter the restaurant. They take reservations for groups of 5-12 people. Otherwise, you can walk in and hopefully, they can accommodate you. You can see through the windows how busy they are. This pizzeria is best for adults and groups of friends, whereas Four Hundred Rabbits in Elephant Park seems better for families. Order home delivery if you can’t get a seat or are too busy watching Netflix. Enjoy!
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Author: Homegirl London. Photographs: Homegirl London. I only write about restaurants where I had a good experience. I recommend you do further research as restaurant standards fluctuate, as do opinions. Please check if the restaurant is still in business and the opening times before you go. If you discover this restaurant has closed, contact me to remove it from my blog.
