London has never exactly struggled to do pizza well. But lately, things have shifted up a notch. From posh toppings and puffed-up Neapolitan crusts to New York-style slices and truffle-laced indulgence, this city knows how to spin a dough. Whether you’re craving something grab-and-go or dining with white tablecloths and Champagne flutes, these are eight of the best pizza spots in town right now.
Santa Maria
Ealing, Fitzrovia, Islington, Fulham, and now Paddington
Born in Ealing and raised on wood-fired dreams, Santa Maria has become a benchmark for proper Neapolitan pizza in London. Their dough is slow-fermented, the tomatoes are straight from Italy, and the mozzarella is the real deal. You won’t find truffle oil or gimmicky crusts here – just golden leopard-spotted bases and toppings that don’t mess about. Try the Santa Bufalina or the Diavola and you’ll understand why this place keeps multiplying across town.
LUCi
Covent Garden
If you’re the type who can’t decide between a full sit-down or a quick nibble on the go, LUCi’s got you. There’s a formal menu of hand-stretched, wood-fired pizzas featuring indulgent numbers like Gorgonzola Taleggio e Tartufo, plus a casual downstairs counter where you can grab a slice and watch the chefs at work. Bonus points for their seasonal ingredients and that perfectly chewy, blistered crust.
Alba
Knightsbridge
This is the kind of place where your pizza might come with caviar. Alba brings high-end flair to familiar Italian staples, including a show-stealing Alba Pizza with scrambled eggs, Fior di Latte and yes, a generous hit of black caviar. It’s theatrical, indulgent, and surprisingly delicious. Not into eggs and fish? Go for the truffle-laced Pizza Appennina or the courgette flower-studded Burrata pizza. The Amalfi Coast inspiration runs deep here, both in the food and the glossy interiors.
Alley Cats
Marylebone and Chelsea
A little New York swagger goes a long way at Alley Cats. Their pizzas are thin, crisp, and full of attitude, perfect with a beer and a soundtrack that leans more Brooklyn basement than Roman piazza. Pepperoni and pickles? Yes. Vodka sauce with fresh basil? Also yes. It’s casual, it’s bold, and it’s where you go when you want your pizza with a side of fun.
Paper Moon
The OWO, Whitehall
Set inside the iconic Old War Office building, Paper Moon delivers Milanese elegance with a side of carb-based joy. The pizza menu is deceptively simple, letting top-tier ingredients do the heavy lifting. Expect tomato sauce that actually tastes of tomatoes, mozzarella that melts like a dream, and a setting that makes you feel like you’ve stepped into a high-end Milan fashion shoot. It’s refined but not stuffy, and yes, the cocktails are just as good.
LAVO
The BoTree, Marylebone
Technically more of a full-blown Italian restaurant than a pizzeria, but LAVO earns its spot for its coastal Italian flavours and serious pizza credentials. With a global fanbase from LA to Singapore, this spot near Oxford Street delivers pizza that’s crisped just right, dressed in Mediterranean accents, and begging for a Negroni chaser. The setting is plush, the playlist is curated, and the truffle fries on the side don’t hurt either.
La Maison Ani
Knightsbridge
This French-Italian hybrid doesn’t follow pizza rules, and that’s exactly the point. You’ll find brie, Comté, walnuts and even Gruyère mingling on the Pizza aux quatre fromages, while the Diavola swaps spice for richness with salami and buffalo mozzarella. The crusts are thin and the toppings precise, like everything else in Mayfair. For a more restrained option, try the végétarienne or the minimalist burrata and basil pie. Even the Margherita here feels très chic.
Pizza Pilgrims
Various locations
Let’s be honest, it wouldn’t be a London pizza roundup without these OGs. Born from a pilgrimage through Italy in a van, Pizza Pilgrims is all about Neapolitan pizza done with love, doughy enthusiasm and plenty of Fior di Latte. Their ‘Double Pepperoni & Hot Honey’ is cult-worthy, and their Nutella pizza ring has its own fanbase. It’s fun, accessible, and consistently good across the board.
