Berberè Pizzeria heads to Kentish Town

Calabrian brothers Matteo and Salvatore Aloe launched the brand in 2020 and have already amassed a loyal following for their sourdough ‘artisanal’ pizzas. 

Berberè Pizzeria has also gone down well with the guides, having obtained a top rating from respected Italian food guide Gambero Rosso as well as being featured in Phaidon’s Where Chefs Eat.  

Located on Kentish Town Road close to the station, the pizzeria will seat 76, with a street-side outdoor dining terrace seating an additional 16.

The interiors are pared back, with exposed brick walls and Italian street art from collective To/Let, giving ‘a sense of liveliness and a nod to the pizzeria’s roots’. 

Open every day from lunchtime to late night, the menu begins with a selection of antipasti including a Berberè signature - the montanarina; light, crispy deep fried dough balls topped with the likes of ‘Nduja and tomato sauce, aged smoked ricotta and basil or anchovies, burrata, leeks, chilli and lemon zest.

The pizza menu mixes much-loved classics with more original creations, including the salsiccia (Yorkshire pork sausage, tomato, fiordilatte mozzarella, parmigiano reggiano); and the spinaci (sauteed spinach, red onions, fior di latte mozzarella, taleggio, aioli and parmigiano). 

The Aloe brothers say of the opening: “Berberè Pizzeria was born from our love of good pizza and we always wanted to elevate the humble pizza with the best dough and ingredients, but also we want people to have fun, sharing slices with their friends and a glass of wine (or two) has been always a happy moment of our lives. Sharing is a huge part of the Italian way of life so we’re excited to be sharing Berberè with Kentish.”