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5 Best Pizza Places in London (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

Thorne Savarin
By Thorne Savarin, Culinary Explorer · ✓ Data verified July 2026 · 8 min read

Covent Garden alone has more good pizza within a five-minute walk than most cities manage citywide. The best pizza places in London on this page have logged 33,294 reviews between them, and every single one sits above 4.5 stars, so the real question is not which pizza is decent, it is which style and setting fits your evening.

Short answer: The top-rated pizza place in London is Vasiniko (4.9 stars across 7,026 reviews), with Bella Italia - The Strand close behind at 4.7 across a huge 8,233 reviews. Expect to pay roughly £10-£20 per person for a straightforward pizza lunch, more for a full dinner with drinks and dessert.
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London's Pizza Scene, Side by Side

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Vasiniko🍕 4.9 ★ 7,026 Neapolitan, near Covent Garden View ›
2 Bella Italia - The Strand 4.7 ★ 8,233 Biggest review base View ›
3 Franco Manca Covent Garden 4.6 ★ 6,238 Sourdough base View ›
4 Pizza Pilgrims Covent Garden 4.6 ★ 5,749 Late seating and dessert pizza View ›
5 50 Kalò di Ciro Salvo Pizzeria London🍕 4.5 ★ 6,048 Award-recognized Neapolitan View ›
5 Best Pizza Places in London (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

Vasiniko🍕 logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Vasiniko🍕

4.97,026 Google reviews

Vasiniko is a Neapolitan pizza restaurant with two locations near Covent Garden and Trafalgar Square, built around fresh, UK-sourced ingredients and traditional dough. It focuses squarely on Neapolitan-style pizza rather than a broader Italian menu. The name comes from the Neapolitan dialect word for basil, a nod to the herb's role in its cooking.

What people praise

  • Consistently described as the best margherita or Neapolitan pizza reviewers have had
  • Fresh, authentic-tasting ingredients with a crispy, chewy crust
  • Warm, attentive staff, with several servers named directly in reviews
  • Reasonable prices for the quality according to most diners

Worth knowing

  • A few reviewers found the final bill higher than expected once extras were added
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume7,026 · 93th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest-rated pizza place on this list and the top pick for anyone wanting a proper Neapolitan pizza near Covent Garden. Book ahead for the Trafalgar Square location if your group is five or more.

Website Book now+442078368628 Directions

7-9 Burleigh St, London WC2E 7PW

Bella Italia - The Strand logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days

Bella Italia - The Strand

4.78,233 Google reviews

Bella Italia - The Strand is an Italian restaurant chain location near Covent Garden, Somerset House, and the West End's theatres, serving pasta, pizza, and broader Italian dishes. It positions itself as a pre-theatre and tourist-friendly spot rather than a specialist pizzeria. It carries the largest review count of any business on this page.

What people praise

  • Attentive, professional service, with individual waiters praised by name
  • Good pepperoni pizza, served with pepperoni rather than substitute salami
  • Convenient location close to the London Eye and Piccadilly
  • Larger seating area downstairs than the entrance suggests

Worth knowing

  • Part of a chain rather than a specialist pizzeria, so expect a broader menu than a pure pizza spot
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume8,233 · 98th
Confidencevery high
Recency2 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown82% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Not a dedicated pizzeria, but its review volume and consistency make it a safe, central choice if your group wants pizza alongside a wider Italian menu before a show.

Website Book now+442045307175 Directions

65 Strand, London WC2N 5LR

Franco Manca Covent Garden logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days

Franco Manca Covent Garden

4.66,238 Google reviews

Franco Manca Covent Garden is part of a UK-wide sourdough pizza chain, tucked behind Covent Garden Market in the heart of the West End. It specializes in a slow-fermented sourdough base rather than the classic Neapolitan style used elsewhere on this list. The Covent Garden branch also offers order and collect alongside dine-in.

What people praise

  • Sourdough base repeatedly praised as light, airy, and well-charred
  • Big portions and strong value for money
  • Fast, friendly service even when busy
  • Good options for families, including dog-friendly and baby-changing facilities

Worth knowing

  • Space inside is tight, so larger groups may want to book ahead
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume6,238 · 88th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown74% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick if you specifically want sourdough over classic Neapolitan dough, with reviewers calling out the value for money as much as the pizza itself.

Website Book now+442072408309 Directions

39 Maiden Ln, London WC2E 7LJ

Pizza Pilgrims Covent Garden logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Pizza Pilgrims Covent Garden

4.65,749 Google reviews

Pizza Pilgrims Covent Garden is a small, buzzy pizzeria on Garrick Street between Covent Garden and Leicester Square, part of a London-founded chain that began after a research trip through Italy in 2011. It serves classic and specialty pizzas, including a dessert pizza option, alongside sides and cocktails. The site is compact, aimed at a quick sit-down between sightseeing and a show.

What people praise

  • Staff willing to seat walk-ins close to closing time
  • Fast, friendly service even during a busy Friday night
  • Distinctive dessert pizza option, including a Nutella and biscuit version
  • Good sourdough crust with a well-charred edge

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer had a cold pizza and a small portion on a repeat visit
  • Seating is tight given the small footprint
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.6 / 5
Review volume5,749 · 78th
Confidencevery high
Recency4 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown77% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A solid, central choice for a quick, well-reviewed pizza with a fun dessert option, though it is worth knowing the space is small and portions can vary.

Website Book now+442072404145 Directions

23 Garrick St, London WC2E 9BN

50 Kalò di Ciro Salvo Pizzeria London🍕 logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

50 Kalò di Ciro Salvo Pizzeria London🍕

4.56,048 Google reviews

50 Kalò di Ciro Salvo Pizzeria London is the London outpost of a Naples pizzeria led by third-generation pizzamaker Ciro Salvo, known for extremely hydrated dough that produces a light, easily digestible crust. Its Naples original holds a Michelin Guide listing, and the London branch has been named a top Italian restaurant and pizzeria by industry guides. It sits near Trafalgar Square with an open kitchen and visible oven.

What people praise

  • Widely described as among the best pizza in London or even outside Italy
  • Distinctive lighter, larger-format dough style, described by reviewers as easy to digest
  • Strong homemade dessert menu alongside the pizza
  • Central Trafalgar Square location with an open, visible kitchen

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer found the dough too soft and thin to hold together on a particular order
  • Pricing runs higher than some other names on this list
Reputation scorecardrank in London
Rating4.5 / 5
Review volume6,048 · 83th
Confidencevery high
Recency3 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown70% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick for reviewers chasing a specific, awarded style of Neapolitan pizza rather than a straightforward crowd-pleaser. Its dough divides opinion slightly more than the others here, but the praise is loud when it lands.

Website Book now+442079309955 Directions

7 Northumberland Ave, London WC2N 5DU

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How we score

Every number on this page is computed from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the business’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated them, ranked against other London pizza places. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from thousands of people carries more weight than a 4.9 from a dozen. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does pizza cost in London? (2026)

Prices at the pizzerias on this page cluster in a similar range for a straightforward pizza and drink, based on the per-person spend reviewers reported. A full dinner with starters, dessert, or wine runs noticeably higher, especially at the more award-recognized names.

JobTypical price
Pizza and a drink, casual lunch£10 - £20 per person
Full dinner with starter or dessert£20 - £40 per person
Dinner with wine at a specialist Neapolitan spot£40 - £70 per person

Ranges reflect per-person spend figures reported directly by reviewers on this page in Google reviews, verified July 2026. Always check the menu for current prices before you order.

Serving all of Central London

Every pizza place on this page sits within a short walk of Covent Garden, the Strand, or Trafalgar Square, making them easy to combine with a West End show or a day of sightseeing. Searching for pizza places near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and directions so you can book the closest table fast.

What to ask before you book a pizza place

  • Do you take reservations, or is it walk-in only at peak times?
  • Is the pizza cooked in a wood-fired or traditional Neapolitan oven?
  • Do you offer vegan, gluten-free, or halal options?
  • Is there a minimum spend or table time limit during busy hours?
  • Do you offer delivery or click-and-collect if I cannot dine in?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these pizza places?

We started from every pizza place in London with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we score above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (July 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Which of these is the most authentic Neapolitan pizza?

Vasiniko and 50 Kalò di Ciro Salvo Pizzeria London both specialize in Neapolitan-style pizza, with 50 Kalò’s founder holding recognition from Italian and international food guides for his dough.

How much does pizza cost in London?

Expect roughly £10 to £20 per person for a casual pizza lunch, rising to £40 or more per person for a full dinner with wine at the more specialist spots. See the cost table above.

The bottom line

Vasiniko is the safe default on sheer rating and review strength, while 50 Kalò is worth the detour if you want an internationally recognized dough style. Book ahead for dinner, since every name here sits in one of London’s busiest tourist corridors.

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