Maruzzella Café & Pizzeria - Surbiton -
Bonnie Kwan We were tourist and were introduced to this restaurant by some local friends who highly recommended it. Since we were traveling with children, we arrived a bit earlier than the usual dinner crowd. On the way to the toilet, I happened to pass by the pizza oven and saw the chef preparing the pizza dough.
My child was so excited that we stopped to ask a few questions, and the chef kindly explained that the pizzas here are made in true Neapolitan style — simple, wholesome ingredients, healthier by nature. He told us the dough is fermented at a low temperature for 72 hours, and baked in an oven of over 400°C. Hearing this alone, I already knew we had come to the right place.
There were seven of us, including three kids, and we ordered seafood pasta, risotto, a few pizzas, and garlic bread. Every single dish was delicious, but the one that I still dream about was the seafood pasta. It was served wrapped in a baking sheet, and as soon as it was opened, the rich aroma of tomato sauce filled the air. The seafood was undeniably fresh, with the squid pre-grilled to perfection, adding depth of flavor. We enjoyed it so much that not a single trace was left on the plate.
It has been two weeks since I returned to Hong Kong, and I still cannot forget that meal. I truly feel it would be unfair not to leave a glowing review for such an exceptional dining experience.
