Scopa

​​Headed to Scopa on Cuba Street for the first time last night and it did not disappoint!

We ordered the basic margherita ($20) and the pancetta ($31) which was topped with pancetta (salt-cured pork belly), fresh mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes and hot honey. Our pizzas arrived so quickly considering it was dinner time on a Saturday and we were immediately stunned by how they were just glistening in the light haha. The pizza itself was the perfect one-person serving size and the dough/base was pure perfection - still soft and foldable, but also crispy on edges while remaining airy and slightly chewy. The pizza sauce was nicely sweet and the mozzarella was only thinly/sparingly sprinkled on top which I personally liked as cheese is still a significant fear food of mine and it meant there wasn’t much grease. For the average person however, I would probably recommend adding the suggested fresh mozzarella on top. As for the pancetta pizza, we couldn’t fault it one bit and especially loved the hot honey which added a kick of spice + an extra hit of sweetness.

Funnily enough, we were originally going to share one pizza but ordered two expecting to bring leftovers home, but neither of those things happened - the pizzas were so tasty that we both demolished a whole one each! Unfortunately this meant we didn't have room for tiramisu, although that's just an incentive for us to return over the summer hehe.

Overall, we had an amazing experience at Scopa - the service we received was immaculate and the vibes were very classy, coxy and related with the dim/warm lighting. They also have gluten free bases and dairy free cheese available, plus most/all menu items were nut free so it’s very allergy friendly. Lots of options suitable for kids too.