Dough What
Dough What offers an authentic pizza experience with both Neapolitan and deep-dish styles, creative pasta bowls, and a welcoming atmosphere.
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Dough What
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Dough What offers an authentic pizza experience with both Neapolitan and deep-dish styles, creative pasta bowls, and a welcoming atmosphere.
"Experience the best pizzas in Leicester, with dough that's a true work of art!"
Avoid Peak Hours
Visit during off-peak times to ensure quicker service and a more relaxed dining experience.
Vegan Cheese Option
Inquire about the vegan cheese option for a delicious dairy-free pizza experience.
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Cuisine
Italian
Price
Mid-range
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Authentic Neapolitan and Deep Dish Pizzas
Experience pizzas with a soft, flavorful dough, expertly crafted in both classic Neapolitan and hearty deep-dish styles. A true taste of Italy.
Unique Pasta Pizza Bowls
Indulge in a creative fusion of pasta nestled within a freshly made, garlic-infused pizza bowl. A carb lover's dream!
Exceptional Customer Service
Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere with friendly and attentive staff who contribute to a memorable dining experience.
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Avoid Peak Hours
Visit during off-peak times to ensure quicker service and a more relaxed dining experience.
Vegan Cheese Option
Inquire about the vegan cheese option for a delicious dairy-free pizza experience.
Check Website for Deals
Sign up on their website for potential discounts and promotions before your visit.
Try the Truffle Fries
Don't miss out on the Parmesan truffle fries, a highly recommended side dish.
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Avoid Peak Hours
Visit during off-peak times to ensure quicker service and a more relaxed dining experience.
Vegan Cheese Option
Inquire about the vegan cheese option for a delicious dairy-free pizza experience.
Check Website for Deals
Sign up on their website for potential discounts and promotions before your visit.
Try the Truffle Fries
Don't miss out on the Parmesan truffle fries, a highly recommended side dish.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Diners rave about the exceptional quality of the pizzas, highlighting the fresh ingredients and the fantastic dough, whether Neapolitan or deep-dish. The unique pasta pizza bowls and friendly service are also frequently praised. However, some reviewers have noted that portion sizes can be smaller than expected for the price, and occasional service delays have been reported.
"The most important thing to me for a pizza is the crust, and this did not disappoint. Both Neapolitan and deep dish styles are great. The pro of the deep dish is that you get more filling per bite, in my opinion. Whereas with the Neapolitan, you kinda have to fold it due to how thin it is. Both are great tho. The chocolate fudge cake was good, but a little on the dry side."
Ashley
"I had the mushrooms and black truffle oil deep-dish pizza. The dough was soft and flavorful, and the pizza overall was enjoyable. If I had one small critique, it would be that the base sauce could use a bit more depth of flavor.
The staff were very friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. I'd definitely go back to try some of the other pizzas.
My friend had a pasta dish that looked really good too. I was tempted by the truffle fries, but figured there’s only so much carb-loading one can do in a single meal.."
F H
"I’ve visited here a few times and the food has been consistently excellent. The Neapolitan-style pizzas, deep-dish pizzas, and pasta served in a pizza bowl are all really tasty and well worth trying. That said, the service could certainly be improved. On our most recent visit, we were left waiting quite a while for our food, despite the restaurant not being particularly busy."
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Dough What offers a vegan cheese option for their pizzas, catering to dietary restrictions.
The restaurant is famous for its authentic Neapolitan and deep-dish pizzas, as well as its unique pasta pizza bowls.
While not explicitly stated, visiting during off-peak hours is advised to avoid potential service delays.
It's recommended to sign up on their website for discounts or promotions before your visit, and check for special offers during events like Leicester Restaurant Week.
The dough is made fresh on-site daily, offering a soft, chewy, and flavorful base for both Neapolitan and deep-dish pizzas.
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This city centre pizzeria has a rating of 5.0 from 135 reviews - of which 128 say it is excellent. What the reviewers say: "Delicious starters, real Neapolitan pizza no different to the one we ate in Italy, but the desserts turned out to be the real icing on the cake. Very nice service. Run if you haven't been there yet because this place a true Italian diamond in Leicester. Can't wait to try pasta next time.". "The pizza was great and the staff were very friendly. Would highly recommend and will be visiting again soon.
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Went to visit Dough what in Leicester and it is by far the best pizza place we have visited. I have the vegeteriana picante deep dish and my wife had the gluten free vegeteriana and it was the best gluten free pizza she has had in the U.K. which is a hard achievement due to the dough process, we also ordered the Parmesan truffle fries which are a must!
New Openings To Look Forward To In 2022
Dough What is taking over the former Pizza Express premises on King Street. Promising fresh Neapolitan pizza, coffee and dolce, the new restaurant is currently offering 50% off to those who sign up via their website pre-opening. The restaurant is currently in their soft launch and will be fully open by 8 January.
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Pizza, coffee and desserts – what more could anybody ask for?. And that’s exactly what you get at Dough What. Alongside some of the best pizza in Leicester, you’ll find a choice of artisanal coffee, pastries, fresh desserts and sides.
Red Leicester and Serrano Chilli Bread | Bread Recipes
Sift the flour into a large bowl and make a well in the centre. Add the yeast to one side of the bowl and the salt to the other side. Add the water and softened butter into the well in the centre of the flour.
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Dough What is the only place in the UK where you can enjoy both Neapolitan and Chicago Deep Dish pizzas made fresh on-site
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