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The Best Pizza in London (2026)

5 min readBy View My City Editorial12 August 2026
The Best Pizza in London (2026)

Award-winning Neapolitan dough, 72-hour fermentation and leopard-spotted crusts — where to find London's best pizza.

London's pizza scene has never been better, led by a wave of dough obsessives turning out some of the finest Neapolitan pies outside Italy. From European award-winners to slow-fermented craft specialists, here are the best places to eat pizza in the capital. For thousands more places to eat, browse our London restaurant listings.

Napoli on the Road — best in Europe

With locations including Chiswick, Richmond and Soho, Napoli on the Road was crowned best pizza in Europe for the third year running at the 50 Top Pizza Europa Awards. Its dedication to authentic Neapolitan technique and dough-focused craftsmanship puts it firmly at the top of London's scene.

ALFI at Spitalfields Market — 36-hour fermentation

In the buzzing surrounds of Spitalfields Market, ALFI is praised for its authentic Neapolitan technique and a 36-hour cold-fermented dough that delivers a light, digestible, beautifully charred base. Explore the area in our Tower Hamlets borough guide.

Motherdough — naturally fermented 72-hour dough

Motherdough has built a loyal following on the strength of its naturally fermented 72-hour Neapolitan dough. The long, slow ferment gives its pizzas a distinctive flavour and texture that dough purists rave about.

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