Best pizza in London

31 people recommendvia r/LondonFood, r/UK_Food, r/london

Breadstall's Soho slice shop is repeatedly recommended, with diners naming it a favourite. One visitor describes a soft, fluffy slice with a firm underside; another names its vodka slice as a favourite. Some diners caution that Breadstall is not a traditional New York slice, even while enjoying the pizza. A separate customer recommends it for food after the pub.

Soho

24 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/LondonFood, r/AskLondon

Paulie's in Shoreditch draws repeated praise for its slices, particularly the squares. The cacio e pepe squares attract praise, and one diner particularly likes vodka pancetta. Some prefer it to nearby Vincenzo's, but the disagreement is substantial: critics find it expensive or average, and others enjoy the texture but find the sauce salty. One diner blames heavy parmesan, while another describes a long wait for slices.

Shoreditch

20 people recommend, 4 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/london, r/LondonFood

Pizza Union is recommended across its London outlets, with Holborn visitors specifically praising decent pizza at low prices. Speed and value recur across the brand's praise, making it a frequently suggested quick meal. One diner would rather pay more elsewhere, another thinks it has declined, and a visitor reports smaller pizzas. The wider experiences are not all specific to Holborn.

Holborn

19 people recommendvia r/LondonFood, r/UK_Food

Dough Hands is recommended across its London pub kitchens, including the Spurstowe Arms in Hackney and the Old Nuns Head in Nunhead. One diner names the Old Nuns Head kitchen as a favourite, while a visitor's personal pizza tour ranks the Spurstowe offering highly. Other diners put the brand among their preferred crisp, New York-influenced options; that wider praise is not all specific to Hackney.

Hackney

19 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/london, r/LondonFood, r/AskLondon

Pizza Pilgrims is recommended across London, including its Covent Garden outlet. Fans praise the flavour and value, and one suggests it for a casual group dinner. Critics report inconsistency, soggy pizza or a changed favourite that no longer tastes as good. Another finds it acceptable rather than London's best. These are chain-wide experiences, not all reports from the Covent Garden kitchen.

18 people recommendcounted across its outletsvia r/LondonFood, r/london, r/AskLondon

Napoli on the Road is recommended across its London outlets, with Chiswick and Richmond both named favourably. Diners praise the Neapolitan pizza, and the ragu topping gets specific enthusiasm. Two Chiswick visitors find it expensive but worthwhile for the quality. The dissent is more measured: one diner calls the pizza OK but says they no longer enjoy it or the experience.

Chiswick

17 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/LondonFood, r/AskLondon, r/london

Vincenzo's Shoreditch shop on Bethnal Green Road is repeatedly recommended for New York-style slices. Diners call it a favourite and one names it the best pizza they have had in London. The pushback is specific: one visitor finds it too crisp with too little chew, another calls it overpriced and mediocre, and a third likes it only moderately because the flavour feels muted.

Shoreditch

16 people recommendcounted across its outletsvia r/LondonFood, r/london, r/AskLondon

Santa Maria is recommended across its London outlets, with Ealing named directly as a favourite. Fans praise its Neapolitan pizza and several call it among the best they have had. A visitor to Ealing mentions a compact space and queues. Not everyone agrees: one diner finds the pizza only OK and says the experience no longer appeals. The wider recommendations are not all specific to Ealing.

Ealing

15 people recommendcounted across its outletsvia r/london, r/LondonFood, r/UK_Food

Yard Sale is recommended across its London outlets, including Crystal Palace, where one visitor says they loved the pizza. Other diners name the brand as a favourite, praise its toppings or recommend it for delivery; those are not all reports from Crystal Palace. One visitor prefers Bad Boy's pizza, while another finds the Hither Green offering expensive but very good.

15 people recommend, 1 warns against itcounted across its outletsvia r/LondonFood, r/london, r/AskLondon

Alley Cats is recommended across its London outlets, with Marylebone directly named. Fans put it among their preferred American-style pizzas, while one Marylebone visitor particularly enjoys the marinara. Texture divides diners: one describes it as crisper than a typical New York slice, another enjoys it but finds it greasy, and a third likes the pizza overall despite wanting more flavour in the dough. One diner simply does not rate it.

Marylebone

15 people recommend, 3 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/LondonFood, r/london, r/UK_Food

Detroit Pizza is recommended across its London outlets, with Commercial Street in Spitalfields named directly. Diners praise thick, crisp pizza, and one particularly likes a signature combination of crunchy cheese, honey and chilli. A visitor describes slices and a standing counter at Spitalfields. Critics find it too salty or report disappointing repeat visits. Some praise is from former Islington visits rather than Spitalfields.

Spitalfields

15 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/london, r/LondonFood, r/AskLondon

50 Kalò near Embankment and Trafalgar Square is repeatedly recommended for Neapolitan pizza, with one diner returning to defend it as a favourite. It is also divisive: critics find it overhyped, and separate visitors describe oily toppings, a dry and chewy pizza or a soggy centre. Those are individual experiences rather than a universal verdict; the disagreement is about taste and texture, not just its reputation.

14 people recommendcounted across its outletsvia r/london, r/AskLondon, r/LondonFood

Rudy's is recommended across its London outlets, with Soho directly praised for Neapolitan pizza, its central location and reasonable cost. One Soho visitor likes the counter seating beside the kitchen; another says downstairs is quieter. Other diners also recommend the Bayswater and Spitalfields branches. A hot-honey pepperoni pizza gets a separate recommendation that does not specify an outlet.

Soho

14 people recommendcounted across its outletsvia r/LondonFood, r/london, r/AskLondon

ICCO is recommended across its London outlets, including Goodge Street in Fitzrovia. Value is the clearest theme: people describe inexpensive pizza that is tasty enough for lunch, and one praises the amount of cheese. A diner specifically recommends taking a pizza from the Fitzrovia branch to a nearby pub. The wider praise is not all specific to Goodge Street.

12 people recommend, 4 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/LondonFood, r/london, r/UK_Food

Franco Manca is recommended across its London outlets, including Brixton. Fans praise simple pizza and reasonable cost, including separate positive experiences in Hackney and King's Cross. Critics say the chain has declined or lost the dough's tang, while a Brixton diner still likes the pizza despite preferring the original market setting. Views across the chain remain mixed, rather than all describing the current Brixton restaurant.

Brixton

11 people recommendvia r/LondonFood, r/AskLondon

D4100 is recommended across its London kitchens, with Nunhead named directly and Brixton praised separately. One visitor describes a neighbourhood atmosphere with live music, and another praises a high standard across repeat visits. A less happy visitor reports sparse toppings and a disappointing pizza, while saying other meals had been good. The wider recommendations are not all specific to Nunhead.

Nunhead

11 people recommendcounted across its outletsvia r/LondonFood

Gracey's is recommended across its London outlets, with the Tottenham Court Road food hall named directly. One visitor calls the slice very good and another particularly enjoys the New Haven pizza there. One diner recommends Battersea as well, while others place the brand among their favourite American-style options. Not all of that wider enthusiasm is specific to Tottenham Court Road.

Tottenham Court Road

11 people recommendcounted across its outletsvia r/LondonFood, r/london, r/AskLondon

SoDo is recommended across its London outlets, with Bethnal Green directly praised. One Bethnal Green visitor enjoys its margherita and particularly likes the Dirty Boy pizza, while others call the branch very good. The comparisons are not uniform: one diner prefers Clapton to Bethnal Green, and another separately praises Hammersmith. The brand has broad support without every outlet receiving the same verdict.

Bethnal Green

10 people recommendcounted across its outletsvia r/LondonFood, r/london

East West is recommended across its London outlets, with Shoreditch and the original Tufnell Park restaurant both named favourably. One Shoreditch visitor praises the Italian-Indian fusion pizza and singles out the keema lamb and OG versions. Another says they loved the Shoreditch meal but had wanted a more casual takeaway experience. Other diners recommend it when looking for pizza with an Indian influence.

Shoreditch

9 people recommendvia r/london, r/LondonFood, r/AskLondon

L'oro di Napoli is recommended across its Ealing and Hanwell locations, with South Ealing named directly among London's best pizza options. One diner describes the thin-crust Neapolitan pizza favourably and another prefers it to Santa Maria. The wider recommendations are not all specific to the South Ealing restaurant.

Ealing

9 people recommendvia r/LondonFood, r/london

Vasiniko receives repeated London pizza recommendations, with Covent Garden named directly as a diner's favourite. Another diner places it among their preferred classic Neapolitan options, and a visitor calls it the best pizza they have had outside Italy. One recommendation advises booking. The enthusiasm comes through as personal preference rather than an objective ranking.

Covent Garden

9 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/LondonFood, r/london

Bad Boy Pizza Society is recommended across its London locations, including the Seven Dials Market counter. Visitors directly recommend the slices there; one finds the dough crisp and chewy with flavourful toppings, but also greasy and short of exceptional. Another strongly disputes the value of a slice. Bethnal Green is praised separately as a dine-in pizzeria, rather than a description of the market counter.

Seven Dials Market

9 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/LondonFood, r/UK_Food

Spring Street Pizza in Borough is recommended for New York-influenced pizza. One diner rates it among their best recent finds, while another enjoys its cracker-thin crust and sauce-forward margherita. A visitor's second meal goes the other way: burnt, salty pizza with sparse toppings and poor service. Another diner enjoys the pizza but stresses that it is New York style rather than Italian.

Borough

8 people recommendvia r/LondonFood, r/UK_Food

Sarv's Slice in Ealing is repeatedly recommended for Detroit-style pizza. Two diners call it the best Detroit pizza in London, while others put it among the city's strong pizza options. Another visitor is more measured, describing it as decent rather than exceptional. One recommendation emphasises the trip out to Ealing; this is not a central-London slice stop.

Ealing

8 people recommend, 1 warns against itcounted across its outletsvia r/LondonFood, r/london

Theo's is recommended across its London outlets, with Elephant and Castle and Camberwell both named favourably. One visitor praises the pizza at Elephant and Castle while particularly enjoying the panuozzo sandwiches. Other diners simply recommend the pizzeria or describe it as very good. A critic finds the base too doughy and prefers another style, so the praise is not unanimous.

Elephant and Castle

7 people recommendcounted across its outletsvia r/UK_Food, r/LondonFood, X

Zia Lucia is recommended across its London outlets, including Holloway Road in Islington. A diner describing an Islington visit particularly enjoys a prosciutto and mushroom pizza; others call the pizza good or very good. A different diner finds it expensive for takeaway. Other recommendations mention Highbury or East London, rather than all describing the Holloway Road restaurant.

Islington

7 people recommend, 2 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/LondonFood, r/london

Voodoo Ray's is recommended across its London outlets, with Peckham named directly. Other praise is explicitly for Dalston, including a recommendation after a night out. One diner likes the large pizzas; another nearby customer enjoys them despite the cost. Critics include a visitor unimpressed by Peckham and a diner who feels the brand has declined. The wider experiences are not all specific to Peckham.

Peckham

6 people recommendvia r/LondonFood

ACE Pizza's Victoria Park outlet receives direct praise, including a diner who names its honey pie as their favourite pizza and another who calls the place London's best. Other diners are less enthusiastic: one finds it merely fine and another wants a crisper pizza. Diners clearly disagree on whether it stands above the alternatives.

Victoria Park

6 people recommendcounted across its outletsvia r/LondonFood

Ria's is recommended across its London outlets, with Soho and Notting Hill both named. One Soho visitor enjoys the Detroit-style squares, particularly the House pie, while finding the Soho Square tasty but less clearly defined in flavour. Another diner names Ria's as a current favourite. The wider enthusiasm is not all specific to Soho.

Soho

6 people recommendcounted across its outletsvia r/LondonFood, r/london

Crust Bros is recommended across its London outlets, with Waterloo and Covent Garden both named. A Waterloo visitor likes choosing toppings and notes families eating there, while another says they really enjoyed the pizza near the South Bank. A separate diner recommends the Covent Garden branch. The wider recommendations are not all specific to Waterloo.

Waterloo

6 people recommendvia r/LondonFood, r/london

Spizza near London Bridge is recommended for good pizza at reasonable cost. One visitor describes a tucked-away counter with room to stand, fast service and no queue on a late visit. Another calls it worth seeking out after a night out, and a separate diner finds the pizza exceptional for the money. The account of a quiet late visit is an individual experience, not a promise about queues or hours.

London Bridge

6 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/london, r/LondonFood

Bravi Ragazzi in Streatham is repeatedly recommended for pizza, with one diner naming it a favourite and another calling it among the best they have had. A separate visitor particularly enjoys a pizza with a pumpkin-purée base. There is dissent too: one diner considers the reputation overhyped. The positive recommendations span several discussions rather than depending on that reputation alone.

Streatham

6 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/LondonFood

Carmela's in Islington receives both enthusiastic pizza recommendations and clear dissent. Fans recommend the East Coast-influenced style, with one praising the thin pizzas and another singling out the vodka pie. Critics describe disappointing meals, one finding the atmosphere better than the food. Another reports waiting outside despite a booking, and a separate diner prefers competing pizza spots. It is a divided choice rather than a consensus favourite.

Upper Street

5 people recommendvia r/LondonFood, r/AskLondon, r/UK_Food

Pappagone's on Stroud Green Road in Finsbury Park is repeatedly recommended for pizza. One local customer praises the pizza across visits and says the restaurant is busy; others recommend it when asked for a place serving both pizza and pasta. A more qualified recommendation likes the food and portions but does not consider the restaurant refined.

Stroud Green

5 people recommendcounted across its outletsvia r/AskLondon, r/LondonFood

081 Pizzeria is recommended across its London outlets, with Peckham named directly. One diner calls the Peckham pizza very good and another describes it as incredible. Shoreditch is recommended separately. Most recommendations simply name the pizzeria, making the case for it as a London pizza option without singling out a particular dish or dining occasion.

Peckham

5 people recommendvia r/LondonFood

Oi Vita on Newington Green Road receives pizza recommendations under nearby area descriptions including Canonbury and Stoke Newington. One diner places it among their favourite local pizzerias, while another recommendation receives an enthusiastic agreement. Diners mostly recommend the pizzeria without singling out a particular pizza, making this a local option to consider rather than a destination for one named dish.

Newington Green

5 people recommendvia r/LondonFood

Fresh Hot Pizza at The Fox in Dalston draws direct recommendations for its pizza. One visitor calls it their current favourite in London, praising the taste while noting that the venue can feel crowded. Other diners recommend it enthusiastically, and another suggests it as a better option than Carmela's for this style. The crowding account is one person's experience, not a general claim about every visit.

Dalston

5 people recommendvia r/london, r/LondonFood

World Famous Gordo's at Netil Market is repeatedly named in slice recommendations. One diner describes a dependable slice at an attractive price, while another recommends it for a New York-style pizza craving. A separate diner specifically distinguishes the Netil Market slice shop from the similarly named Gordo's near Dalston station.

Netil Market

5 people recommend, 2 warn against itcounted across its outletsvia r/LondonFood

Pizza Hut is recommended across its London outlets, with Regent Street named directly by a diner seeking a pizza buffet. Some diners enjoy the buffet format or defend the chain's pizza, while another refers specifically to a Strand branch. Critics call the pizza poor or describe a disappointing, expensive visit. These are experiences from different outlets; check with the restaurant before relying on a particular offer.

Regent Street