New York-style pizzeria Alley Cats is opening its second location on the King’s Road in Chelsea at the beginning of August.
Building on the success of its original Marylebone site which opened in December 2023, this new pizzeria promises to deliver the same 14-inch pizzas from Head Chef Francesco Macri.
Alley Cats in Chelsea will celebrate New York’s pizza scene using quality produce from Southern Italy.
San Marzano tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella from Campania and aged mozzarella from Molise will feature on the 14-inch, thin and crispy style pizzas.
Macri’s signature style combines recipes passed down from his grandmother and techniques honed throughout his career working in restaurants in both Rome and London.
Pizza options include the Vodka Sauce crafted with four-hour slow-cooked vodka in the creamy tomato sauce topped off with both aged mozzarella and buffalo mozzarella and the Pepperoni dressed in tomato sauce, aged mozzarella, smoked pepperoni, jalapeno and honey, or opt for one of the white base pizzas, a particular favourite being the Wild Mushroom, with taleggio cheese, aged mozzarella, red onion jam and fried sage.
Alongside pizza, menu starters include pork and beef meatballs in a slow-cooked tomato sauce ,with aged parmesan and basil, and the candied bacon.
While desserts include tiramisu with pistachio, and a classic Vanilla Soft Serve with an array of toppings.
The new Chelsea location has a mix of central tables with gingham tablecloths and upcycled church pew-style seating, with episodes of The Sopranos silently projected onto the exposed brick wall on an endless loop.
Alley Cats Pizza in Chelsea will open its doors to guests at the beginning of August (date to be confirmed), at 342 King’s Road. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner from 12 – 11pm, the restaurant will be walk-in only.