ACE Pizza in Victoria Park has taken over the old chip shop in the village and transformed it into a super-cool 70s-style disco diner. Starting out at the Pembury Tavern, ACE is known for its biga-based dough that’s slow-fermented for 48 hours to create pizzas that strike the perfect balance of crispness and chew. Toppings range from inventive combinations like the Honey Pie, with fior di latte, spicy salami, fennel seeds, chillies, and chilli honey, to the vegan Clapton Cowboy with Texas “beef,” jalapeños, pickled pink onions, and chipotle ranch. Don’t skip the snacks either: the pickles and anchovy tomato toast are excellent, as are the house soft serve and grown up sundaes, with flavours that change regularly (including a hot honey version). Add in a banging wine list and cocktails, and you’ve got a perfect spot for an adult date.
