Pizza Pilgrims is bringing a slice of coastal Italy to the heart of Chelsea with its newest location on King’s Road. Opening on 18th November, this 2,200 sq. ft. pizzeria transports guests to 1950s Capri, where La Dolce Vita reigns supreme.
Pizza Pilgrims Chelsea is designed to feel like a beach bar straight out of the iconic, sun-drenched island of Capri. The ground floor, with space for 40 guests features ornate tiles and striped parasols, with a focal point in the playful ‘Chelsea Flour Show’ arch made entirely of pizza flour bags. The pizzeria’s ceiling is an ode to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Creation of Adam with the playful addition of a pizza shared between God and Adam.
After all – pizza is life!
Wander downstairs into the basement dining room, which seats 32, to find an Amalfi lemon grove under a pergola, where you can sip spritz and enjoy the sound of the sea. And just when you think you’ve had your fill of the Mediterranean dream, the lemon grove transforms into Cinema Paradiso’– London’s first lemon grove cinema.
Pull up a deck chair, grab a slice, and settle in for a movie in this one-of-a-kind pizza paradise. The private cinema room adds an extra level of intimacy, making it ideal for private dining and special events. A calendar of ticketed screenings will be shown regularly, details will be announced first to subscribers of the Pizza Pilgrims Chelsea newsletter.
Founders Thom and James Elliot comment on the new opening: “Bringing Pizza Pilgrims to Chelsea feels like a real milestone for us. Our dad ran a pub on King’s Road back in the day, and the area has always pulled us in. We have now secured the perfect corner site to house our Capri-style pizzeria and bring the joy of Pizza Pilgrims one of London’s most iconic roads. A true neighbourhood location – it’s a community we can’t wait to be a part of.”
The Chelsea menu will echo their other pizzerias with Pizza Pilgrims’ signature Neapolitan-style pizza, crafted from a 72-hour double-fermented dough that delivers a perfect pillowy base, taking centre stage.
Expect to enjoy classic favourites such as the Margherita, Fiorentina, and the Double Pepperoni & Spicy Honey, alongside the more esoteric Pizza Pilgrims specialties: The 8-cheese pizza and the Carbonara with crunchy strands of al dente spaghetti. These dishes are paired perfectly with a curated selection of spritzes to complete your Capri experience.
Be on the lookout for the Pizza Pilgrims founders cruising around on their iconic 10-year anniversary Vespa! They’ll be dropping by local businesses and surprising residents with free pizza and fun, impromptu masterclasses to truly joining the King’s Road community on the 11th November.
Pizza Pilgrims Chelsea opens its doors on 18th November at 219 King’s Road, SW3 5EJ.
