Food review: 'Must-try' pizzas at Stamp in Aylsham

Stamp, in Aylsham, opened its doors for the first time a couple of weeks ago. 

Nestled in the heart of the north Norfolk market town, the eatery has gained a lot of attention since. 

And it's clear to see why.

The faces behind Aylsham's new pizza place, Stamp (Image: Sonya Duncan)

The wood-fired pizza business is housed in Hungate Street and was previously used as a post office in 2011. 

The name is a nod to its origins and the previous gold letters have been suitably displayed inside. 

The five of us – two adults and three excited children – were easily seated and attended to on arrival. 

I opted for the British charcuterie plate which was absolutely loaded with a generous serving of Bastardo salami, Islington saucisson, and ‘bresaola’ with house pickles (£9.50). It was delicious from start to finish. 

Stamp's British charcuterie plate (Image: Donna-Louise Bishop)

Stamp's British charcuterie plate (Image: Donna-Louise Bishop)

Mr W. had a mushroom and truffle oil pizza, with additional Norfolk ham. Unfortunately, there was a little hiccup in that the ham was forgotten. This meant the edges of the base were a little burnt when it re-arrived at our table. Generally, though, the flavours were nice. 

The kids enjoyed a portion of dough balls each with a very tasty and rich garlic butter dip, before tucking into pepperoni and ham pizzas. This was topped off with local ice cream with oodles of sauce and marshmallows.

I finished off my meal with Stamp’s signature dessert, a Nutella pizza with mini marshmallows (£7). It was pleasant but a tad more Nutella would have been welcomed.

Mushroom and truffle pizza with Norfolk ham (Image: Donna-Louise Bishop)

Nutella pizza with mini marshmallows (Image: Donna-Louise Bishop)

Setting   

There’s a nice vibe here with some quirky and amusing art on the walls. The place is chic and modern, and the owners have (excuse the pun) really put their own “stamp” on the place. 

Value   

Pizzas range from £9.50 for a Margherita to £14,50 for a sausage ‘white pizza’ which is fine considering the quality of the ingredients. Extra toppings are a little pricier at £1.50 each. The small plates and salad menu was a pleasing addition with options ranging from wood-fired rosemary and salt bread with olive oil (£3.50) to the British charcuterie plate. It’s a bit of a mixed bag but evens out. 

Drinks   

There’s a selection of hot drinks – including ‘medicinal’ coffee (£6.50) - draught, craft, and non-alcoholic beer, gin and premium spirits, soft drinks, and a delicious cocktail menu from £8.50.  

Toilets   

There are toilets both upstairs and downstairs. Both are perfectly clean and functional. 

Accessibility   

While there are only stairs to the upstairs dining area, there is room for wheelchair uses downstairs. The menu includes vegetarian and vegan options. Diners can also have gluten free pizza bases for an extra charge. 

There’s a simple children’s menu (£9.50 for two courses and £11.50 for three) and the staff were accommodating to our kids’ fussiness when it came to toppings. 

Dough balls with garlic butter (Image: Donna-Louise Bishop)

Children's ham pizza (Image: Donna-Louise Bishop)

Ice cream for the kids! (Image: Donna-Louise Bishop)

Service  

It was the second day of opening so obviously teething problems are expected, but on the whole the staff were warm and welcoming. They were also fantastic with our children and made them feel as welcomed as the adults. 

Highlight   

The dough used for the wood-fired pizza is absolutely exquisite and a must-try for any pizza fan. Homemade at Stamp, it is left to prove for at least 48 hours before being cooked in a 400 degree British-made wood-fired oven. 

In summary  

Stamp is a great addition to Aylsham, and I hope it continues to thrive within the town. There’s a big appeal here as it works for those just popping by as well as those who want to share quality time together. 

Aylsham Post Office is now Stamp (Image: Donna-Louise Bishop)

Disclaimer  

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