The pizzas might have some competition in Cambridge but definitely left a great impression on me
Pizza is a universally liked dish that can easily be adapted to different people’s tastes making it a perfect option for meet ups with friends. The city of Cambridge is lucky to already have so many great pizza spots with a range of different kinds of pizzas to try.
At the end of last year, the chain restaurant, Rudy’s Pizza, opened a new location in Cambridge. But can it survive in a city with an abundance of cafés and restaurants?
CamBites is a series that see our reporters go around Cambridgeshire in search of the cheapest places to eat. Found in the heart of the city, Rudy’s Pizza has plenty of options that cost less than £15 making it a more affordable choice for people wanting to enjoy a meal out.
I decided to head down to the restaurant to see if its pizza is worth trying and was definitely impressed with what I found. The restaurant has a really cosy vibe to it with warm lighting and plenty of houseplants dotted around and an open kitchen to watch the chefs at work.
Rudy’s menu was extensive with pizzas topped with different meats and vegetables. My friend and I decided to go for the portobello pizza and the salame pizza, which both cost £13.90 each.
We didn’t have to wait too long before the pizzas arrived. I was shocked by the size of the pizzas, as they completely covered the huge plates they were served on.
The portobello pizza was topped with plenty of mushrooms that had a garlicky taste to them and a light mozzarella that had melted across the base. The tomato sauce was sweet and brought the entire meal together.
The salame pizza was just as good and all of the flavours were well balanced. The salame was shredded over the pizza rather than placed as slices, which I preferred, as it meant the salame didn’t overpower the rest of the ingredients.
It was hard to pick a favourite pizza, as both were equally delicious. The pizza bases were incredibly thin, which meant we didn’t feel too bloated after the meal, and had a lovely char to them around the edges.
There are a couple of dips that you can add to your meal that only cost £2 including garlic aioli and chilli honey. The dips are a lovely addition to the meal and make the crusts even more appealing to eat.
Everyone that worked there were incredibly polite and made sure our experience was enjoyable. The whole experience, from the food to the service, was great.
While there are so many pizza restaurants already found in Cambridge, Rudy’s Pizza is a great addition to the city’s already abundant food scene. If you are looking for a light Neapolitan pizza, Rudy’s Pizza is definitely a good option to have.
If you do have picky friends and somewhere for you all to meet up that is still affordable, Rudy’s Pizza should be added to your must-visit list.
All of our food reviews are paid for by the writer. The establishments do not know we will be reviewing their food, allowing us to make fair judgements on each place.
