The South London market stall selling 'slabs' of pizza that American tourists say is 'just like New

Publish date: 2024-06-09

Hidden in a South London market is a pizza place American's say is 'just like New York'. The popular spot are famed for their 'slabs' of pizza.

Slab City Pizza opened in Tooting's Broadway Market just a few months ago in autumn. But they've already been receiving rave reviews with an impressive 4.8 stars on Google and praise from top pizza foodies.

With their own seating area inside the bustling South London market, Slab City promise 'outrageous pizza' and 'cold frothy pints'. The new trader serve Detroit style pizzas - not quite your regular, circular, traditional Italian stuff.

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With an organic sourdough base, Slab City Pizza serve up their pizzas square, cooked in blue steel pans. On their menu, they call them the 'Cadillac of pizza'. With a delivery site in Battersea as well as the spot in Tooting, you can get pizzas by the slice or in 8 inch x 10 inch slabs.

A hefty square slice of margarita is priced at £4.50 with pepperoni offered at £5, with changing specials also available as slices. On the list of 'slabs', pizza lovers can choose from a simple Margi for £10.50 to the likes of Slab-Way for £13 featuring beef, pork and pecorino Romano smashed meatballs, roasted red onion, smoked provolone, House marinara and cheese blend.

Or, there's the £13 Rizo with shaved Iberian chorizo, sweet onion jam, chipotle aioli, House marinara, cheese blend and for veggies the £13 Gardeners' World with corn, thyme roasted chestnut shrooms, green peppers, roasted red onion, smoked garlic aioli, House marinara and cheese blend. The most expensive slab on the menu is just £13.50 for the Hot-Take, topped with pepperoni, jalapeños, nduja, ricotta, Hot honey, basil, House marinara and cheese blend. Slab City also offer the option to switch to vegan cheese for £1.50 as well as a range of 'crust dunkers' and sides.

Popular pizza reviewers, 'Bite Twice Pizza Reviews', paid a visit to the Tooting spot, calling it an 'absolute stunner of a pizza'. On Google reviews, Slab City Pizza have recieved lots of praise as Americans compare it to pizza in the States. One wrote: "As a former New Yorker, I consider myself pretty discriminating with my pizza. I’ve been in London 8 years now and I really haven’t come across a pizza that could hold a candle to NYC pizza. Sorry it’s the truth. Enter Slab City. The owner Jake is clearly passionate about his profit and it shows. I sat down to pizza at his place with the family and we all left completely happy and satisfied. It was so good I though about it all week and we are back. As a matter of fact I’m writing this review sitting at Slab City and drooling over my order being prepared. Its definitely the best pizza I’ve had since coming to the UK."

Another happy American also wrote: "Incredible take on Detroit-style pizza. I’m from Detroit and now live in Tooting; saw this while walking through the market so had to give it a try. Crust is incredible; lighter and fluffier than Buddy’s back home and, to me and my family, an improvement. Toppings were all high quality. Will definitely be coming back to Slab City when we’re in the mood for great pizza."

And one Italian even put: "Being Italian I was a bit sceptical about eating a Detroit style pizza but I have decided to stop there for a quick tasting. Do I will go back? Oh yes, Definitely!!!!!!! Actually I have already booked a delivery soon for one of my friend's birthday. Well done guys. Please keep that standards as it is really difficult nowadays finding a trusted restaurateur!!!!!"

You can find Slab City Pizza at Broadway Market, Unit 33-35 Tooting, London SW17 0RJ.

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