Renowned Chef Laurent Tourondel Trades Michelin-Starred Seafood for Philly's Pizza Scene
Laurent Tourondel, the chef behind BLT Fish, which earned a coveted Michelin star in 2005, is taking on a new culinary challenge with Scusi Pizza, his highly anticipated pizzeria opening November 21st in Northern Liberties. This marks the first of two restaurants he plans to open in Piazza Alta, a residential building next to The Piazza apartment complex.
Scusi Pizza promises an authentic Italian experience with wood-fired pies topped with premium San Marzano tomatoes and real mozzarella. From pepperoni to anchovies, diners can indulge in a range of classic toppings, as well as more adventurous options like prosciutto cotto and mushroom. To complement the pizza, the menu features salads, Italian sandwiches served on artisanal dough, small plates like charcuterie and stromboli, and even a rotating selection of soft-serve ice cream flavors.
The pizzeria will also offer an extensive wine list featuring small-production Italian wines available for in-house consumption or take-out, as well as a selection of draft beers. Tourondel's previous restaurant ventures have garnered widespread acclaim, including the Sag Pizza in Sag Harbor, New York, which blends "coastal charm" with "Amalfi Coast flavors."
Laurent Tourondel brings his French culinary expertise to Philadelphia after operating multiple restaurants in New York and Miami. His team is led by executive chef Georgeann Leaming, a seasoned veteran of Gordon Ramsay's kitchens, who has also worked at Suppa and Samwich sandwich shops in Northern Liberties.
Scusi Pizza will be open daily from 11 am to 9 pm, offering an exciting new option for pizza enthusiasts in the city.
Laurent Tourondel, the chef behind BLT Fish, which earned a coveted Michelin star in 2005, is taking on a new culinary challenge with Scusi Pizza, his highly anticipated pizzeria opening November 21st in Northern Liberties. This marks the first of two restaurants he plans to open in Piazza Alta, a residential building next to The Piazza apartment complex.
Scusi Pizza promises an authentic Italian experience with wood-fired pies topped with premium San Marzano tomatoes and real mozzarella. From pepperoni to anchovies, diners can indulge in a range of classic toppings, as well as more adventurous options like prosciutto cotto and mushroom. To complement the pizza, the menu features salads, Italian sandwiches served on artisanal dough, small plates like charcuterie and stromboli, and even a rotating selection of soft-serve ice cream flavors.
The pizzeria will also offer an extensive wine list featuring small-production Italian wines available for in-house consumption or take-out, as well as a selection of draft beers. Tourondel's previous restaurant ventures have garnered widespread acclaim, including the Sag Pizza in Sag Harbor, New York, which blends "coastal charm" with "Amalfi Coast flavors."
Laurent Tourondel brings his French culinary expertise to Philadelphia after operating multiple restaurants in New York and Miami. His team is led by executive chef Georgeann Leaming, a seasoned veteran of Gordon Ramsay's kitchens, who has also worked at Suppa and Samwich sandwich shops in Northern Liberties.
Scusi Pizza will be open daily from 11 am to 9 pm, offering an exciting new option for pizza enthusiasts in the city.
i love how he's going for an authentic italian experience with wood-fired pies and all that good stuff. plus, the menu looks insane with everything from classic toppings to prosciutto cotto and mushroom 
and have you seen their wine list? small-production italian wines that are actually available for in-house consumption or take-out... that's a game changer for pizza lovers like me 
Scusi Pizza is gonna be a total game-changer with all the wood-fired pies and premium toppings. And, can we talk about that wine list?! Small-production Italian wines are so underrated. I'm low-key hoping they'll have some fun, seasonal flavors of soft-serve ice cream too 
laurent tourondel is a total genius, taking on philly's pizzeria scene with his michelin-starred skills 
georgeann leaming leading the team is also a huge plus 
gotta love seeing seasoned vets from gordon ramsay's kitchens come to philly for a fresh start 
piazza alta is gonna be the spot for foodies and pizza lovers alike 
let's get this pizza party started!!
. I mean, who needs fancy fish dishes when you can have a slice of pepperoni? And let's be real, San Marzano tomatoes are so overrated 
. I'm also not feeling the whole "authentic Italian experience" vibe - what's next, a pasta-making class in Brooklyn? 
And don't even get me started on the wine list... small-production Italian wines? How original 
. Give me a good ol' American beer any day of the week! 
I've been following him since BLT Fish and I'm so down for the authentic Italian vibes at Scusi Pizza! wood-fired pies with premium ingredients = yes please 
and let's not forget that rotating selection of soft-serve ice cream flavors 
this guy better bring his A-game or I'll be ghosting him 
cant wait 2 c what his menu looks like! 
I'm so stoked about Laurent Tourondel's new pizzeria Scusi Pizza! 
He's taking a risk by leaving his Michelin-starred seafood spot behind, but I think Philly is gonna love him for it 
. Wood-fired pies with premium San Marzano tomatoes and real mozzarella? 
he's taking his michelin-starred skills to philly and im SO down for it!!! scusi pizza is already giving me life with all those wood-fired pies and premium toppings 
He's bringing that Michelin-starred magic to Philly and I am here. for. it! 
️ It's gonna be fire 
And can't wait to try all the classic toppings and more adventurous options like prosciutto cotto and mushroom 
...oh my gosh, this is gonna be a game-changer! 
I gotta say, Laurent Tourondel is like a total wild card. One minute he's got Michelin stars and seafood restaurants, next thing you know he's gonna open up a pizza joint? 
The fact that Georgeann Leaming is on board as executive chef gives me some confidence, she's worked with Gordon Ramsay so you know she's got skills 
. But what's up with the mix of old-school and new-school stuff? Like, classic toppings like pepperoni but also prosciutto cotto? 
Laurent Tourondel is really shaking things up with this move! I mean, who would've thought a Michelin-starred chef would trade seafood for pizza? 
. Only thing keeping me from rushing out there is that Scusi Pizza is gonna be super busy... can't wait for November 21st to roll around 
he's a total genius and his past restaurants are insane! sag pizza in ny was literally one of my fave spots and now he's bringing that same magic to philly. i mean who needs seafood when you can have wood-fired pizzas with real mozzarella? 