Doughboy

From the quirky recycling of pizza trays distressed by years of pizza slicing as lights; to the comfy fabric banquettes; to the art on the walls; and to the upbeat Indie rock on the stereo; this new Doughboy venture is very Newtown. Dining in is all about the dough; the warm, yeasty smell permeates the dining room making you very hungry indeed. This is quickly fixed with their excellent (and cleverly sliced) breads ‘ both the Garlic and Cheese Bread ($7.50) and the Olive Bread ($7.50) are well worth trying. Amped flavour and good produce characterise their pizzas, with my own favourites being the Quattro Funghi ($15 / $20.50 / $24.50) for the tasty mix of shitake, oyster and Swiss brown mushrooms; and the spicy pepperoni and chilli heat of the Americano ($15 / $20.50 / $24.50). If you like stacking on the ingredients, the Tutto Quanto ($16 / $21.50 / $25.50) is the Doughboy version of the supreme. Keep up the vitamins with a Shabbit Salad ($8.50) of mixed leaves, flavourful tomatoes and bocconcini, drizzled with a house-made pesto that is hand-blended every day. Local olive oil and Hunter Valley olives leap out, and demonstrate they’re trying to be eco-friendly as well!

Doughboy
30 King Street, Newtown
Ph: (02) 9519 3330
Pizza $$