al forno

15 November 2013

Were you planning on friday night pizza?

Well, you will be after this post.

When we went to see gravity in Wimbledon, we knew where we wanted to grab a bite beforehand - Al Forno. When we lived closer, we often went there for their massive and delicious pizzas. Now, I know Wimbledon isn't exactly the most central of places in London, but if you find yourself in the neighbourhood this is not a place to miss.

Even though this place is extremely popular, we managed to squeeze ourselves in for an early dinner. The restaurant is always buzzing with loud Italian waiters, and more often than not someone is having a birthday dinner and they put happy birthday on the speakers and everyone sings along.

But let's get to the main event - the pizza. It. is. so. good. They come in 3 different sizes, and already the medium size is the size of half a table, served on a wooden plank.






We shared a Capricciosa.

We were hungry.




Don't be mistaken, the crust and the dough itself is incredible. I didn't forgo them out of choice! I stuffed myself as I much as I physically could.

I only wish we lived closer, what I would't do to have this place just down the street! The atmosphere and the well-priced, authentic food is just perfect for winter date nights.








12 comments:

  1. What a fabulous looking place, the food looks super yummy - it's as big as the table!! <3

    Jennie xo | sailorjennie.com

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    1. i know!! they have it going on in both quantity and quality ;) x

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  2. Oh my word! That pizza looks super yummy and I can't believe how big it is. I'm sure you slept super good after that meal. Good food always makes me sleepy in the best way possible :)

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    1. it's a miracle i didn't sleep through the movie! x

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  3. I think that could be the biggest pizza I've ever seen... I wonder what excuse I can find to have pizza this evening!

    B xxx

    dearbaker.blogspot.com

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    1. yep it's pretty impressive isn't it? you never need an excuse for pizza :) x

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  4. oh my word that looks so delicious. i just called it a pizza night to my husband a few minutes ago! not sure if it's going to top this! no.. i know it won't top this. :)

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    1. but you know, it's not the food you eat but who you eat it with :) x

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  5. One average giant would be satisfied too;-) And me, I wouldn't mind a piece either. Enjoy the weekend, but with such a sense of good time I m quite sure u will;) x

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    1. that is such a lovely comment! thank you! x

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  6. Omg how is this even real. You're right about convincing me into a Friday night pizza dinner!

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    1. i doubt you'll find it hard to find similar massive quantities in the US though!! x

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