Good pizza is honest food: a hot oven, patient dough and toppings that respect the base. We've rounded up the pizzerias that get it right, from blistered Neapolitan rounds to generous slices built for sharing. These are the places worth crossing town for when the craving hits.
At a glance
| # | Place | Score | Reviews | Stands out for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Circolo Popolare | ⭐ 9.7 | 39 830 | Editors' pick |
| 2 | Ave Mario | ⭐ 9.7 | 28 812 | — |
| 3 | Vasiniko | ⭐ 9.9 | 6 888 | People's favorite |
Highlights
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Editors' pick:
Circolo Popolare -
People's favorite:
Vasiniko
Full ranking
1. Circolo Popolare · ⭐ 9.7
(39830 reviews)

+9 photos
40-41 Rathbone Pl, London W1T 1HX, United Kingdom
A spectacular Big Mamma trattoria in Fitzrovia
Circolo Popolare, from the cult Big Mamma group, is one of London's most photographed Italian…
«I'm here for the second time, the food is top! Carpathians and pizza, delicious! The servi…»
2. Ave Mario · ⭐ 9.7
(28812 reviews)

+9 photos
15 Henrietta St, London WC2E 8QG, United Kingdom
A bold, theatrical Italian in Covent Garden
Ave Mario is the Big Mamma group's most flamboyant London trattoria, set across three floors in…
«A large restaurant with a unique atmosphere and striking interior design that immediately…»
3. Vasiniko · ⭐ 9.9
(6888 reviews)

+9 photos
7-9 Burleigh St, London WC2E 7PW, United Kingdom
Genuine Neapolitan pizza in central London
Vasiniko is devoted to authentic Neapolitan pizza, with two central London locations near Covent…
«A pleasant discovery. The pizza is really tasty. The ingredients are of the highest qualit…»
Questions & answers
Which place tops the ranking? Circolo Popolare — score 9.7/10 (Editors' pick).
How many places are in the list and how were they chosen? The selection includes 3 places chosen by our editors based on rating and reviews.
What is the average rating in the top? 9.8/10 — average score of 3 places in the list.
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