Cuisine Guide

Mid Range — Best Pizza in London

Discover handpicked Pizza restaurants in London, with what to order first at each place.

Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.

26 restaurants

1
Short Road Pizza

Pizza · ££

85Signal

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Short Road Marinara

The National Pizza Awards 2025 'Pizza of the Year,' this thin and crispy pie features tomato, garlic puree, and Sicilian anchovies topped with 'healthy dollops of burrata' that make every messy bite worth it.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

2
Crisp

Pizza · ££ · Mayfair

84Signal

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Vecna Pie

The fan favourite from the original Hammersmith location is loaded with pepperoni, burrata, and hot honey on a perfectly charred crust. It is a social media sensation that manages to live up to the expectations.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

3
East West

Indian-Italian Pizza · ££ · Tufnell Park

78Signal

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C.T.M

Winner of 'Britain’s Top Takeaways', this reimagined classic is a 'perfectly balanced' mix of savory, smoky, and tangy flavors that manages to feel 'both familiar and exciting'.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

4
Oi Vita Pizzeria

Neapolitan Pizza · ££ · Newington Green

78Signal

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Siciliana

A standout among the 'interesting' vegetarian selections, this pizza features tender aubergine and salty grated ricotta on a chewy crust that has earned the restaurant 'very strong local support'.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

5
081 Pizzeria

Neapolitan Pizza · ££ · Peckham

78Signal

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The 081 Pizza

This house signature 'essentially a buffala' features a rich tomato base and creamy mozzarella that allows the 72-hour naturally fermented dough to really sing.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

6
50 Kalo

Neapolitan Pizza · ££ · Trafalgar Square

77Signal

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Margherita con Bufala

Recognized as a prize-winning pizza, reviewers highlight the 'generous, gooey pulls of cheese' and a 'gorgeously fluffy and airy' crust that lives up to the restaurant's name (meaning 'good bread').

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

7
L'oro di Napoli Ealing

Neapolitan Pizza · ££ · South Ealing

75Signal

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Lucio Dalla

Acclaimed as 'the best pizza in London' by reviewers, this white base pizza features N'Duja, peppers, salami, and 'gooey and creamy' cheese without tomato sauce, served on a thin, supple crust.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

8
Breadstall

Pizza · ££ · Soho

75Signal

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Vodka Marinara Slice

Described as a 'clear winner' and 'perky' with a distinct 'freshness to the tomato sauce,' this slice is the most consistently praised option for first-timers.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

9
Carmela's

Pizza (New York-style) · ££ · Islington

75Signal

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Pep Pizza with Fennel Sausage

This combination features what critics call the 'best example' of fennel sausage ever had on a pizza. The base is a 13-inch 'biscuity' crust with a tomato sauce that is 'deep and fruity.'

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

10
Santa Maria

Neapolitan Pizza · ££ · Multiple Locations

75Signal

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Margherita

Described as "about as authentic as it gets outside of Italy," this pizza is the ultimate test of their craft, featuring a "fluffy crust" and a "soft and supple" base that defines the Neapolitan style.

Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.

11
Da Moreno Pizzeria

Neapolitan Pizza · ££ · Ealing

74Signal

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Diavola

A sourdough pizza with a 'soft, pliable texture' and 'spots blackened by the heat of the oven,' featuring red onions that are 'nicely sweetened by the heat' alongside nduja and black olives.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

12
Crust Bros

Neapolitan Pizza · ££ · Waterloo

70Signal

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Straight Outta Hell

A crowd-pleasing spicy mix of mozzarella, chicken, chillies, pepperoni, and 'nduja that showcases their signature 'soft and chewy' crusts with a 'charred dapple.'

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

13
Farina Pizzeria Napoletana

Pizza · ££ · Notting Hill

70Signal

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Margherita

The ultimate benchmark to test their elastic, 48-hour fermented dough—critics describe the base as classy, thin, and light, and it offers change from a tenner.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

14
Dough Hands

Pizza · ££ · Hackney

69Signal

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Spicy Tuna

Consistently praised by critics as the standout pie; it balances chilli heat, lemon freshness, and sweet red onion perfectly.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

15
50 Kalò di Ciro Salvo Pizzeria

Neapolitan Pizza · ££ · Trafalgar Square

69Signal

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Frittatina di Bucatini

A flawless, deep-fried Campanian pasta puck filled with bechamel, provola, and ham that makes the perfect starter.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

16
Tufnell Park Tavern

British Gastropub & Pizza · ££ · Tufnell Park

66Signal

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Pizza

Served seven days a week, the pizzas are the most consistent and popular option on the menu.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

17
Pizzeria Pellone

Neapolitan Pizza · ££

66Signal

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Margherita

Regarded as simple yet delicious, this pizza features a perfectly thin and light crust, tangy tomato sauce, and creamy, perfectly melted mozzarella.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

18
Spring Street Pizza

NYC-Style Pizza · ££ · Southwark

60Signal

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New Yorker

The quintessential order here: San Marzano tomato, pepperoni, and hot honey on a 48-hour fermented crust.

Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.

19
Alley Cats Pizza Chelsea

New York Style Pizza · ££ · Chelsea

58Signal

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Halal Pepperoni Pizza

Highlighted as a specific order recommendation by The Infatuation; a crowd-pleasing classic with a crisp NYC-style base.

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

20
Ria's

Detroit-style Pizza · ££ · Notting Hill

57Signal

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Pepperoni & Soppressata Pie

Regarded as the signature dish by the owner and described by critics as a "winner," featuring Cobble Lane cured meats, hot honey, and aged parmesan.

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

21
L'Antica Pizzeria

Neapolitan Pizza · ££ · Hampstead

56Signal

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Pizza Nerone

A solid benchmark for their wood-fired oven, featuring a base that is 'soft and light' with limited blistering, typical of the Caserta region style.

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

22
Lauretta’s Pizzeria

Pizza · ££ · Hackney

52Signal

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Vodka Margherita

The 'star of the show' featuring a creamy vodka sauce and a zingy tomato tang that makes it the essential first-timer's order.

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

23
Slayer

Pizza · ££ · Notting Hill

52Signal

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Vodka & Pesto Swirl Slice

A heavily teased NYC-style classic combining vodka sauce and red pesto on a crispy base.

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

24
Bocca Bocca

Neapolitan Pizza · ££ · Leytonstone

51Signal

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Piccante Pizza

A reliable red-base choice that showcases the 'blistered, chewy Neapolitan pizzas' produced in an oven that reaches 450°C by an ex-Pizza Pilgrims pizzaiolo.

Useful signal, but still lighter than the standouts.

25
Yard Sale Pizza

Pizza · ££ · Finsbury Park

39Signal
Light Coverage

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Magic Mushroom Pizza

A heavily praised, reliable fan-favorite showcasing their perfectly stone-baked base.

Less written about, but enough signal to surface it.

26
Bad Boy Pizza Society | Vinegar Yard

Neo-Neapolitan Pizza · ££ · Bermondsey

0Signal
Light Coverage

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Pepperoni

Praised by Eater London for nailing the essentials with crisp cups that pool flavour.

Light coverage. Worth knowing, but not heavily written about.

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