The year was 2005 when I studied abroad in London. I traveled around Europe, saw all the sites and ate the food of the culture.
I also interned while there and always had to find spots for lunch. One spot that intrigued me was Malletti Pizzeria since I saw a line out the door and down the block. It intrigued me because most pizza in London was horrendous since it was way too doughy with a sliver of cheese and sauce.
I knew I had to try it and arrive at an off time where the line wasn’t down the block. And the first time I did was so worth it. The pizza was thin and square… I guess like a Grandma slice here in the states. What they did was give you 2 small pieces and then flipped one on top of the other into some sort of amazing pizza sandwich.
I could not believe the feeling of pure jubilation when I took my first bite. It redefined what I thought what pizza could be. It was hard to handle, but amazing after letting it cool for a couple of minutes.
I wound up standing on that queue multiple times a week for the almost half year I interned in what is my favorite city.
What Malletti is Up to Now
I found out that the location I enjoyed so much closed in 2009 to the sadness of many. However, there is still have a Malletti Pizzeria location in London at 174-176 Clerkenwell Road that I encourage people to go to if they ever visit the city. I’ll note it if I ever go back.
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