
Rudy's Pizza Napoletana - Clapham Common
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About Rudy's Pizza Napoletana - Clapham Common
On The Pavement in London, Rudy's Pizza Napoletana - Clapham Common is a pizza restaurant at number 15 serving Neapolitan-style pizza. The menu includes a buffalo margherita, and a truffle and parmesan dip sits alongside the pizzas. Tiramisu is among the desserts. The restaurant has a small veranda filled with plants and natural light, and dogs are welcome, so owners can bring them along. Clapham Common station is a few minutes away.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention margherita pizza, tiramisu, chocolate brownie and outdoor veranda seating.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention margherita pizza, tiramisu, chocolate brownie and outdoor veranda seating.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return above all for the Neapolitan-style pizza, with the Margherita and the buffalo margherita named most, and several comparing it to pizza at home in Naples. Huge portions, good toppings and a truffle and parmesan dip also get a mention. Desserts come up repeatedly, including the tiramisu, panna cotta cheesecake and chocolate brownie, which one reviewer calls the best part of the meal. Diners describe friendly, attentive service and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, especially at the sunny outdoor tables and the veranda with plants, and one notes the place is dog friendly. Some walked in without a booking and still found a table, though one suggests booking for busy times because even midweek dinner can fill up and get a little loud. The caveats are small but specific: one reviewer says staff occasionally need flagging down, and another calls the pizza bang average and says it did not convince them to leave their favourite local pizzeria. One family recalls the waiter fist pumping their son as they left.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return above all for the Neapolitan-style pizza, with the Margherita and the buffalo margherita named most, and several comparing it to pizza at home in Naples. Huge portions, good toppings and a truffle and parmesan dip also get a mention. Desserts come up repeatedly, including the tiramisu, panna cotta cheesecake and chocolate brownie, which one reviewer calls the best part of the meal. Diners describe friendly, attentive service and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, especially at the sunny outdoor tables and the veranda with plants, and one notes the place is dog friendly. Some walked in without a booking and still found a table, though one suggests booking for busy times because even midweek dinner can fill up and get a little loud. The caveats are small but specific: one reviewer says staff occasionally need flagging down, and another calls the pizza bang average and says it did not convince them to leave their favourite local pizzeria. One family recalls the waiter fist pumping their son as they left.
Featured reviews
- Lucia
“amazing pizza! just like the one i’d have at home in naples, great dessert too. everyone super friendly and attentive (i stained my shirt and they were very happy to help), nice atmosphere and good energy. plus i walked in on a saturday and was still able to get a table. will deffo come back!”
- Lynn Morrell
“I and my husband were down from Yorkshire visiting our son in London and had specifically looked up Rudy's Pizza at Clapham Common because we'd heard they served authentic Southern Italian pizzas and it definitely lived up to our expectations. Luckily, even though we hadn't booked a table, we were able to sit outside and enjoy the summer's evening. Our waiter, Amin, really made our visit. He was so friendly, welcoming and attentive from the moment we arrived, and nothing was too much trouble. The pizzas were delicious, with authentic flavours and perfectly cooked bases. We also had the tiramisu, panna cotta cheesecake and chocolate brownie, and they were all fantastic. The atmosphere was lovely on a warm summer's evening, and it was the perfect place to relax after our 13-mile walk around London and all the sites. It was a great way to end our visit before heading back to Yorkshire. We'll definitely be back next time we're in the area. Thanks again, Amin, for making our evening so enjoyable!”
- MS
“We are a rainbow family visiting from Australia and someone local recommended this place to us. We got two pizzas, olives, crisps and tiramisu for dessert. The food was exceptional (the pizza may have been the best pizza I’ve ever eaten 🤤), but it was the service that prompted this review. Everyone from start to finish was so lovely. Our waiter, Amir was just such a warm and friendly guy who fist pumped my son as we were leaving 👊 …a highlight for my son who had such a huge smile when we were leaving and said, “he is such a cool guy” Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
- Arianna Aquilini
“Just had an incredible meal! The Margherita was spot on—Fabio really is the best pizza maker, and the truffle and parmesan dip was a game changer. A warm welcome from the team and attentive service made it even better. Everything was clean and the atmosphere was spot on. Highly recommend it!”
- Mariangela Colarusso
“Had an amazing lunch here! The pizza was absolutely delicious, the drinks were great, and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming. A special thank you to Stephanie, the lovely owner and host, who made us feel so comfortable and looked after throughout the meal. You can really feel the care and passion behind this place. Highly recommend for anyone looking for fantastic food and a lovely vibe!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Location
Pizza restaurants near Rudy's Pizza Napoletana - Clapham Common
- Slab City Pizza4.94340 mi
hot honey chorizo pizza, nyc style pizza slices, detroit style deep dish
- Tony's New York Pizza4.61501.1 mi
pepperoni pizza, new york style slices, buffalo wings
- Nuvola4.94611.1 mi
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudy's Pizza Napoletana - Clapham Common | 4.8439 | — | margherita pizza, tiramisu, chocolate brownie |
| Slab City Pizza | 4.9434 | 0 mi | hot honey chorizo pizza, nyc style pizza slices, detroit style deep dish |
| Tony's New York Pizza | 4.6150 | 1.1 mi | pepperoni pizza, new york style slices, buffalo wings |
| Nuvola | 4.9461 | 1.1 mi | margherita pizza, pesto pizza, truffle and mushroom pizza |
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