Typically, one would associate the Lalbaug-Currey Road stretch as a haven for Maharashtrian snacks what with eateries like Ladoo Samrat, Mast Malvani and the famous Chiwda Gully packed into this neighbourhood. Little wonder was then the signboard at Pizza Italia that was dressed in the colours of the Italian national flag at a busy intersection near Bharatmata cinema; it piqued our palate and our imagination. The small, no-frills eatery had four tables; we spotted chefs kneading dough for fresh pizza bases on the day we dropped by for our takeaway.

The Green Pizza’s spicy spinach topping made for an interesting option