Pizza Union, King's Cross

Style Points: 2/5
Price: £££
Overall: 4/5

Located in both Spitalfields and King’s Cross, Pizza Union is proving itself to be a new and tastier form of fast food. Offering a wide selection of pizzas with a selection of salads and desserts, you pay at the till à la Nandos and then find your own seat at one of the long communal wooden benches with metal stools.

I visited the King’s Cross branch and the room was vast with lots of seats so I would imagine the queue would never take too long.

The counter at Pizza Union

Would I Want Seconds?

Looking at the long menu of 12 inch stone baked pizzas at Pizza Union, I opted for a Margherita with pineapple and mushrooms (my veggie version of a Hawaiian). My dining companion who is also vegetarian went for the Formaggi which combined mozzarella, mascarpone, gorgonzola and parmesan. On a side note, parmesan is not technically vegetarian but as Pizza Union have listed this pizza as a veggie option it would suggest that they have used a vegetarian alternative to parmesan.

We also ordered a bottle of white wine and bought some of the spicy dried corn bites from the counter. We found some seats and took our buzzer expecting a wait but the red light flashed before we knew it and we went to the counter to collect our pizzas. I was truly impressed with the quality of the pizzas. I felt that my companion’s was better than mine but I should have guessed since cheese makes everything better. However the flavours and the base were delicious and we had no complaints at all.

For dessert, Pizza Union offer Dolce which is a warm dough ring with various options for additions. We tried the Classico which consisted of Nutella and mascarpone and as a lover of Nutella it was scrumptious! They also offer a variety of Cannolis at the pay station which looked ideal for a lighter dessert.

Margherita

Fromaggi

The Dolce

Could I Afford Seconds? 

For me, the most impressive aspect of Pizza Union is the prices. Significantly lower than other pizza places in London, you can buy a 12 inch pizza from £3.95 and the highest priced pizza is a tiny £6.50.

Desserts are between £3 and £4 and a bottle of prosecco is only £16 which I have never seen in a restaurant in London.

Overall: 

Overall, I had a fantastic experience at Pizza Union. The value for money is immense and the cost means that you do not have to watch your wallet at all. Also, the low prices means there is no reason not to have dessert or that extra glass of wine!

The service is friendly and quick whilst the restaurant itself is buzzy and very informal. You will not be disappointed with the food on offer and it is the perfect option for a budget dinner out with friends within a fun atmosphere.

Address: 246-250 Pentonville Road, London, N1 9JY
Closest Tube Station: King’s Cross