FOOD & DRINK
The 5 best pizza restaurants in London
Five London pizza addresses ranked by star score, review depth and branch-specific confidence—not hype alone.
- Decision points
- 8 useful sections
- Reading time
- 3 minutes
- Source checks
- 1 named checkpoint
- Last reviewed
- 4 SEPTEMBER 2026
How this ranking works
This is a LONNOW editorial shortlist, not a copy of Google’s result order. We considered the branch-specific Google star rating and the number of public reviews visible on 4 September 2026. Review volume acts as a confidence signal: a 4.9 score from a few dozen people does not automatically beat a 4.7 score tested by thousands. We then considered London usefulness, price variety and the distinct reason each address earns a place. The order deliberately prevents a near-perfect score from a tiny sample automatically beating a well-tested favourite.
1. Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana Soho
Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana Soho at 80 Wardour Street, Soho displayed 4.7 out of 5 from 4,147 Google reviews when checked. The visible price signal was £10–20. Best for: High-confidence Neapolitan. The largest review pool in this pizza set combines with an accessible visible price band, making this the safest all-round first choice. Ratings, hours, menus and prices can change, so open the current listing and the restaurant’s own booking page before travelling.
2. Fatto a Mano Covent Garden
Fatto a Mano Covent Garden at 30 St Martin’s Lane, Covent Garden displayed 4.7 out of 5 from 1,980 Google reviews when checked. The visible price signal was £20–30. Best for: Pre-theatre pizza. A strong review base and theatreland location make this practical for a timed West End plan. Leave enough time at busy dinner hours. Ratings, hours, menus and prices can change, so open the current listing and the restaurant’s own booking page before travelling.
3. Crust Bros Covent Garden
Crust Bros Covent Garden at 29 Bedford Street, Covent Garden displayed 4.7 out of 5 from 1,511 Google reviews when checked. The visible price signal was £20–30. Best for: Central group meal. Consistent star and review signals put it close to Fatto a Mano, with location and menu preference likely to decide between them. Ratings, hours, menus and prices can change, so open the current listing and the restaurant’s own booking page before travelling.
4. Chill Since ’93
Chill Since ’93 at 10 New Row, Covent Garden displayed 4.8 out of 5 from 549 Google reviews when checked. The visible price signal was £10–20. Best for: Casual independent stop. A higher star score but a smaller evidence pool. It earns fourth place because the signal is promising without yet matching the confidence of the top three. Ratings, hours, menus and prices can change, so open the current listing and the restaurant’s own booking page before travelling.
5. Spizza Napoletana South Bank
Spizza Napoletana South Bank at Upper Ground, South Bank displayed 4.9 out of 5 from 46 Google reviews when checked. The visible price signal was £10–20. Best for: South Bank convenience. The highest displayed rating comes from only 46 reviews, so it does not automatically outrank established shops. Include it as a promising local option, not a statistical winner. Ratings, hours, menus and prices can change, so open the current listing and the restaurant’s own booking page before travelling.
Use the list well
Treat this top five as a decision tool, not an absolute verdict on taste. First choose the right area and meal type, then compare the latest menu, booking terms, accessibility, dietary information and recent review pattern. A high lifetime score can hide a recent operational change, while a new restaurant may be excellent before it has accumulated enough reviews for statistical confidence.
Accuracy, sponsorship and safety
No restaurant paid for a position in this list and sponsored map placements were excluded from the observed set. Google ratings are user-generated opinions, not inspections or LONNOW scores. Review counts are a dated snapshot and may move immediately after publication. Ask the restaurant directly about allergies, halal status, cross-contamination and step-free access; never infer these from cuisine labels or old reviews.
