Now, if you happen to follow our dear UK sister sites Secret Birmingham and, in particular, Secret Manchester, you might have noticed a slight trend. They’re absolutely obsessed with this spot called Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana.
Since 2015, when Rudy’s was born in the north of England, us Londoners (rather shamefully) watched on like spoiled children as everyone waxed lyrical about the place. Our prayers (sulks, more like) were answered in 2021 when the famous Rudy’s Pizza finally decided to give London a slice of the action and serve their heavenly pizza in the heart of Soho.
Well, it just keeps getting better and better. This month will see the arrival of a brand new branch of Rudy’s. Finally making its way south of the river, Clapham Common will get a slice of proper Napoletana pizza. Building on their expansion into Shoreditch High Street and Tottenham Court Road (just to mention a couple!), the passionate pizza brand class this opening as their first “neighbourhood” restaurant, away from the bustle of Central London.
The Clapham Common branch will be throwing open their doors on June 7. They are taking pride of place on The Pavement, a mere hop, skip, and jump from the bustling throng of Clapham High Street, with quaint side-street outdoor dining available, or get yourself a takeaway pizza to enjoy on the Common.
In the eyes of Rudy’s, Neapolitan pizza is the best in the world. Judging by the mere site of their concoctions, can you really argue with that? Their dough is made fresh each day using Caputo ‘00’ flour which has been left to ferment for at least 24 hours. Plus, their fine ingredients are imported twice a week from Naples, meaning you’re getting pretty damn close to an authentic Italian pizza-eating experience.
Commenting on the new opening, Neal Bates of Rudy’s Pizza, said: “We can’t wait to open our doors on the 7th June, just in time for the summer season. Clapham is such a thriving residential hub, filled with food and drink lovers, so we’re thrilled to be joining the lively F&B scene and offering a delicious and authentic Neapolitan experience in the heart of South West London.”
You’ll find the new Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana branch on Clapham Common at 15 The Pavement SW4 0HY. Bookings are being taken here.