Fatto a Mano

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Fatto a Mano, one of my favorite pizzerias in Brighton, to try their Christmas special. This year, they offered their take on one of the legendary Roman pasta dishes, Cacio e Pepe, reimagined as a pizza. It featured Cobble Lane Cured Guanciale (pork cheek), a creamy cacio e pepe sauce, roasted butternut squash, porcini mushrooms, mozzarella, and thyme. While I typically prefer a tomato-based pizza, this unique combination of flavours completely won me over—it was absolutely delicious!

Fatto a Mano also excels at starters and side dishes, which are often an afterthought at other pizza restaurants. We tried the Nduja Lasagne Fritters and the Burrata and Pesto Bruschetta, both of which were outstanding. The attention to detail and care in these dishes really stood out. Of course, we couldn’t resist their legendary Rosemary Fries, a firm favorite of mine—and my kids love them too!

Speaking of kids, the children’s menu of a pizza and gelato was a hit with my daughter, especially since it comes with a delightful gelato to finish

All in all, Fatto a Mano continues to impress with its delicious food, welcoming environment, and thoughtful menu. Thanks so much for having us—Merry Christmas to the whole team!

I was invited to try this one. As always, all opinions are my own.