Carmy's

Carmy's is a New York-style pizza-by-the-slice counter on Monmouth Street, the short road that runs down into the Seven Dials junction in the northern half of Covent Garden. It builds its whole offer around the big, foldable American slice, giving Seven Dials a proper slice shop rather than another full-service pizzeria.

The operation is deliberately simple. Slices are sold individually and eaten on the move or on the street outside, so customers can grab one or two without committing to a whole pie. Carmy's shares its menu, allergen information and FAQs through its own channels rather than a conventional website, and its Instagram presence is where new toppings and specials tend to appear first.

Pizza slice in Covent Garden, New York style

A pizza slice in Covent Garden done the New York way means a wide, thin base with a crisp underside that still folds cleanly down the middle, a light tomato sauce and a generous but not overloaded layer of cheese. That format is fast by design, and the by-the-slice model suits the constant foot traffic through Seven Dials, where people drift between the boutiques, the Donmar Warehouse and the market. Opening hours run from midday until ten or eleven at night, so it covers a late lunch as easily as a post-theatre bite.

What to expect on a visit

Expect counter service, a short queue at peak times and food made to be eaten standing up or walking. Covent Garden and Leicester Square Underground stations are both a few minutes away, and the Seven Dials sundial pillar is at the foot of the street. It is one of the more distinctive takeaways in Covent Garden, and if you prefer your New York pizza with sandwiches and dessert on the side, Chill Since '93 on New Row offers a Californian take on the same idea.