What’s on? World’s first pizza taco launches in London

Pizza taco on black plate

Unlock, the gourmet pizza specialist in Hackney, east London is breaking boundaries in the culinary world with the launch of Luna—the world’s first pizza taco.

Spicy mango on black plate with yellow sauce.

This innovative new dish is a fusion of two street food favourites – the traditional Neapolitan pizza fritta (fried pizza) and the Mexican taco, offering a bold and delicious twist on familiar comfort food.

Shaped like a half-moon, Luna is a bold reimagining of Naples classic pizza fritta with a selection of both traditional and experimental gourmet toppings. The innovative new dish combines the crispy dough and rich flavours of authentic Neapolitan pizza with the convenience and form of a taco, creating a unique culinary experience that London’s street-food lovers won’t find anywhere else in the world.

Giovanni Izzo, the founder of Unlock, explains:

“Luna is more than just a new dish—it’s a revolution in street food. We’ve taken the heart of traditional Neapolitan flavours and married them with the boldness of gourmet ingredients to create something that’s never been done before. We believe it will challenge the boundaries of flavour while still delivering the soul-warming comfort food experience.”

The name Luna—meaning “moon” in Italian—was inspired by the dish’s unique half-moon shape, and the concept represents a fresh, creative approach to street food, paying homage to both Italian authenticity and international culinary experimentation. The Luna Pizza Taco menu features two traditional Neapolitan flavours and an experimental gourmet options:

Luna by Unlock – Menu highlights:

  • Porcino – Porcini, shiitake mushrooms, crispy guanciale, leek, taleggio cream

  • Genovese – Slow-cooked silverside beef, stewed onion, crispy onion, pecorino sauce, chives

  • Spicy Mango – Mango, green cabbage, avocado, feta, sweetcorn sauce

Luna is the Unlock team’s latest creation, crafted to offer something new and exciting to the city’s dynamic food scene. With its original fusion of Italian heritage and global influences the new creation aims to redefine how we think about Italian cuisine.

Luna is available exclusively at Unlock Pizza in Hackney, London from October 2024.

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