Mozzarella di Buffalo (buffalo milk mozzarella) has become something of a celebrated cheese in London lately with new mozzarella bars opening and fine dining establishments featuring it prominently on their menus. A good number of quality delis, pizzerias and restaurants around town now carry the proper white stuff. Here’s a look at a few of the best.<\/p>\n
Mozzarella & More<\/a><\/strong> Mozzarella & More is the newest outlet (and concept) from the locally popular Made in Italy restaurant group. One part trattoria, one part mozzarella bar and one part deli, M&M is located just a couple of doors down from the original Made in Italy restaurant. It\u2019s also the only restaurant in London producing its own mozzarella (they\u2019ve got a production kitchen just across the river). So, the cheese in this case might not actually have made in Italy, but it’s as authentic and as fresh as you’re going to find outside southern Italy. They make their own ricotta, sausages, desserts and more at this lovely little Italian gem.<\/p>\n Obik\u00e0<\/a><\/strong> Italian<\/a> mozzarella champion Obik\u00e0 launched its premiere London restaurant in Canary Wharf back in 2011 and has been wowing fans of freshly made Italian cuisine ever since. Purportedly Italy\u2019s favourite restaurant group, Obik\u00e0\u2019s focus is to offer premium Mozzarella di Bufala Campana DOP served alongside a typical assortment of Italian artisan products, such as Prosciutto Crudo di Parma DOP, Bresaola della Valtellina (cured beef) and Isle of Ewe smoked salmon along with a mouthwatering list of antipasti, hot dishes, freshly baked pizza and aperitifs. The \u201cCampana DOP\u201d business means it’s made in the traditional region and method and has been granted \u201cProtected Designation of Origin\u201d by the European Union \u2013 in short, it’s the real deal!<\/p>\n Santa Maria<\/a><\/strong> A bit out of the way from central London in the west London borough of Ealing, Santa Maria may very well be the best pizzeria in London (and some say one of the best outside of Italy itself). It’s well worth the trip if you truly love pizza (and it’s on the way the Heathrow too)! Try the Santa Bufalina (vegetarian with tomato sauce, buffalo DOC mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, Parmesan and fresh basil) for an amazing mozzarella mouthful!<\/p>\n Santor\u00e9<\/a><\/strong> The \u201choly king\u201d of London pizzerias, Santor\u00e9 specializes in pizza al metro (by the metre). So don’t be surprised to find pizzas passing through the dining room longer than some of the tables. Classic Neapolitan pizzas and dishes \u2013 and of course smartly sourced buffalo mozzarella \u2013 offered at reasonable prices are the stars at this local favourite.<\/p>\n
\n257 King\u2019s Road, SW3 5EL<\/em>
\nNearest London Underground station is at Sloane Square or Fulham Broadway.<\/em><\/p>\n
\nUnit 1 West Wintergarden, 35 Bank Street, E14 5NW<\/em>
\nNearest London Underground station is at Canary Wharf<\/em><\/p>\n
\n15 Saint Mary’s Road, W5 5RA
\nNearest London Underground station is at Ealing Broadway<\/p>\n
\n59-61 Exmouth Market EC1R 4QL<\/em>
\nNearest London Underground Station is at Farringdon or Angel.<\/em><\/p>\n