Homeslice: Neal's Yard, London

6 December 2014

Last weekend I stayed at my boyfriend Will's and after his friend's 21st birthday on Saturday night, we were feeling quite fragile and knew just what we needed - good food

We often joke that all our dates are based around food and how we get too excited about going out for meals, but what I can I say? We're two keen little foodies and truly appreciate proper grub. I recently saw a quote that made me laugh - "be with someone who gives you the same feeling that you get when you see your food coming in a restaurant" - and after seeing countless bloggers' uploading snaps of this place to Instagram, I thought that we may well get that feeling if we went... and we totally, completely did.


Homeslice - fantastic name, for starters! - is a pizza joint that can be found in the charming location of Neal's Yard, offering handmade wood-fired circles of sweet doughy goodness served either as whole 20" pizzas or by the slice. On our arrival it was plain to see that this place is extremely popular, as inside was a hub of laughter and the queue to get a table had spilled out onto the street - a sight that fills you both with panic that you may not be able to eat there and reassurance that whatever they're doing here, they're doing very well.

Luckily the manager told us that we were welcome to order a drink and wait until a table became available which we happily did, and after twenty minutes - which was spent undergoing some serious discussion over which toppings to go for - we were able to take our seats. As far as decor goes the interior is utterly beautiful; all rustic wooden furniture, crystal chandeliers and a huge wood-fire, which throws out the most amazing smells. 

The table we were seated at was shared and communal, which was lovely as we were able to chat to the people on either side of us yet had more than enough space for ourselves. We were amazed by these huge green wine bottles that were scattered around the restaurant, and couldn't work out how in the world tables of two were going to drink a bottle of red that looked as if it had at least two 'normal' bottles inside it - until the couple next to us asked for their bill and the waitress measured their supersized bottle to see how much she should charge them, based on how much they had drank. Very cool idea!



We (of course!) went for the 20" pizza and chose the 50/50 option, opting for half 'chorizo, corn & coriander (C)' and half 'mushroom, ricotta & pumpkin seed (G)' - see the rest of their current menu here. I overheard the waiter explaining the letters to another table and I'm pretty sure that the (C) means 'chilli base' and the (G) means 'garlic base'. Regardless, whatever they put on that they were positively gorgeous - literally the best pizza I have ever had in my entire life. Underlined for maximum emphasis! Seriously, I had high expectations anyway but the food was ten times better than I thought it would be and we'll without a doubt be back to try some of their other toppings - I've got my eye on the 'calabrian peppers, chervil & Lincolnshire poacher' on (T), a tomato base. Just so, sooo good! 


Priced at £20 per pizza some may find the expense a little steep, but taking into consideration the fact that it's situated in Covent Garden, that they use the best seasonal produce, how friendly and helpful the staff are and simply how freakin' good the food was, I think it's entirely reasonable and would pay that price again. We highly recommend it!

The setting makes the whole experience of dining at Homeslice even more special, as it's located in the heart of Seven Dials and you're able to stroll through the alley and courtyard of Neal's Yard, which currently looks so pretty and festive thanks to the time of year. 


Have you ever been to Homeslice? Where are your favourite places to eat in London?

Meg

22 comments:

  1. Ah this looks amazing! I have seen this about on peoples instagrams so I really need to make it happen as I am pizza obsessed. I have been loving honest burger lately, so so good too :) x

    Jasmin Charlotte | UK Lifestyle Blog

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  2. It's honestly amazing! I discovered it through Instagram too, it was always popping up and I thought 'we've gotta go!' It's so worth it, if you're pizza obsessed you must go at some point if you can :) ooh I've never been there, thanks for the recommendations! x

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  3. I feel so hungry! It looks so cute and dates that include food are always the best kind. Glad you were able to go and stuff your faces! *Pizza emoji*

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  4. yummm that looks so delicious! I've heard of the place before, but seeing that pizza has confirmed it - i neeeeeed to go!

    Rose and Weston x

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  5. I know, I've been craving this ever since we left! We're totally on the same wavelength there, life is better with pizza <3 *salsa dancing lady emoji* x

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  6. It's incredible, you must go if you get the chance! The setting is beyond pretty this time of year also, all twinkly lights and Christmassy-themed shop windows :) we loved it x

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  7. It was such a pleasure to read this post! I felt like I was there with you:) Thank you so much, call me lucky to found you;)

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  8. Aww that's so lovely Polina, thank you for reading and commenting :) you're far too kind! Hope you're having a nice relaxing Sunday x

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  9. Honestly it's out of this world, I can't wait to go back! You would love it :) x

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  10. Sounds so good! I used to spend a lot of time in London when I lived in Essex. I'm hoping to squeeze in a little trip while I'm back over Christmas. I can definitely see myself talking Jared into a trip to Homeslice! So glad you had such a nice time xxx
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  11. Ooh me too, I'd love to go to Winter Wonderland but it'd be such a struggle. I was so disappointed that I was too ill to go last year though so I might try extra hard this year, we'll see! Hope you and Jared manage to get to Homeslice, it really is worth it :) I literally can't wait to go back x

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  12. Aw this looks so lovely!


    www.saltandchic.com

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  13. It's an amazing place to eat, highly recommend it! x

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  14. I don't think it's that expensive considering where it's situated! The name is awesome and the pizza looks lovely :


    Corinne x
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  15. Hey Meg if you like Pizza check out Franco Manca - really authentic and great price also http://www.francomanca.co.uk/

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  16. It looks delicious! I want to try to bake pizza one day too! :)

    www.jumbleskine.wordpress.com

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  17. My goooooodness, this looks mouth watering! I love the whole rustic look of it all, and the hustle and bustle of it all. So relieved to read that it's in London, so I definitely need to plan a trip there some time soon! The pizza looks incredible as well *swoons* xx

    Hannah x | hannatalks

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  18. Me neither, £20 for a pizza might seem steep but then when you think about the quality and how expensive food is in central London I think it's reasonable :) such a cute name, isn't it! x

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  19. Thanks for the recommendation Stephen, I'll take a look! x

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  20. It was so good! Me too, I always see people making healthy cauliflower crust pizzas on Instagram - must try it soon :) x

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  21. I know, right! Isn't it so cute, I love how friendly the whole feel is - everyone chats to each other and is there for the company and good food. Haha, I swooned too when our waitress brought it over to our table, it was out of this world - absolutely loved it. Hope you enjoy it if you manage to go :) x

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