Eight eclectic pizzerias that take the slice-shop to the next level

For our latest lookbook, we look at the interiors of contemporary pizzerias across the globe, including a pink vegan restaurant in London and a Mexico City space informed by a neighbouring church.

From New York City to Italy, its country of origin, pizza is a beloved delicacy across the world. As a result, the humble pizzeria is trafficked by many, with some visitors whisking away a two-dollar slice and others packed into a booth to convene around a shared pie.

The pizzerias below showcase a wide variety of styles, each boasting unique and eclectic features that display a careful consideration for a space often held in high regard by its customers.

This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen's archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring soothing cabin interiors, versatile futons and daybeds and stylish shower curtains.

Humble Pizza, UK, by Child Studio

Pink tables and furniture contrasted with a dark green hue fill the interior of this vegan restaurant in London's Chelsea neighbourhood.

Local practice Child Studio designed the space to resemble the city's workmen's cafes of the 1950s, which typically featured pastel-coloured Formica surfaces and no-frills food and drink.

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Vesta, Canada, by Ménard Dworkind

Located in Montreal's Villeray neighbourhood, the wood-panelled walls and marble table tops of Vesta take cues from New York pizzerias of the 1970s.

"In its own contemporary way the design of Vesta evokes the spirit of Italian family restaurants common in North America during the 1970s," Ménard Dworkind said.

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Lala's Brooklyn Apizza, USA, by Bench Architects

Lala's Brooklyn Apizza by Bench Architects is located in Brooklyn's East Williamsburg neighbourhood, atop a brewery that was formally an industrial space.

Lightwood picnic benches were used on the interior and attached terrace, while bright, solid-coloured tiles and magenta curtains line the space.

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Dough Pizza, Australia, by Ohlo Studio

The "rustic sophistication" of Italy was evoked with red-toned tiles and light woods for Dough Pizza in Perth, which sits in a shopping centre.

"It needed to evoke a distinct atmosphere and personality reinforcing the cultural heritage behind the food," said Ohlo Studio.

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Myrto, Italy, by Studio Wok

Studio Wok created this pizzeria on Sardinia to reflect the island's natural surroundings, such as its earthy tones and granite rocks.

The winds of the area erode and carve out the granite rocks, which the studio reflected in the walls covered in pink plaster, a concrete floor and arched openings.

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SIMÒ Pizza, USA, by Büro Koray Duman

Located in the Greenwich Village neighbourhood of New York City, SIMÒ Pizza is lined with shelving made of Italian volcanic stone and wallpaper printed with a flour graphic.

Its pizza ovens sit in a centre block, which is lined in patterned wood and a green tiled countertop.

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Pizzeria Della Madonna, Mexico, by Sofía Betancur

The pizza oven of Pizzeria Della Madonna sits in full view, surrounded by tiled and plaster walls and wood flooring.

Architect Sofía Betancur took cues from the Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia church, which sits next door, for the space.

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Popolo, Finland, by Studio Joanna Laajisto

Studio Joanna Laajisto designed Popolo to be a cosy retreat on the slopes of Pyhä Ski Resort in northern Finland.

Leather benches, wooden tables, copper lamps and candleholders were used to evoke a sense of warmth and were paired with slate flooring and dark wood panelling.

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