Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
What's the best pizza in east London? We set out to find out.
Time Out's Ella and Mashana took on the ultimate east London pizza crawl, walking from Shoreditch High Street to Bethnal Green and stopping at five of the capital's most talked-about pizzerias.
From classic New York-style slices at Paulie's to the viral Greek-inspired Spanakopita at Vincenzo's, we tasted our way across east London in search of the city's standout pizza. Along the way we visited Lauretta's on Columbia Road, tried the spicy Vodkaroni at Bad Boy Pizza Society and finished with Short Road Pizza's award-winning marinara topped with anchovies, stracciatella and chimichurri.
Which spot had the crispiest pizza? Who served the best sourdough base? Which slice had the most surprising toppings? And which east London pizzeria came out on top?
Watch until the end for our full verdict and favourite slices from the day.
If you're looking for the best pizza in London, the best restaurants in Shoreditch or new food spots to add to your list, this is for you.
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Which east London pizza spot should we try next?
What's the best pizza in east London? We set out to find out.
Time Out's Ella and Mashana took on the ultimate east London pizza crawl, walking from Shoreditch High Street to Bethnal Green and stopping at five of the capital's most talked-about pizzerias.
From classic New York-style slices at Paulie's to the viral Greek-inspired Spanakopita at Vincenzo's, we tasted our way across east London in search of the city's standout pizza. Along the way we visited Lauretta's on Columbia Road, tried the spicy Vodkaroni at Bad Boy Pizza Society and finished with Short Road Pizza's award-winning marinara topped with anchovies, stracciatella and chimichurri.
Which spot had the crispiest pizza? Who served the best sourdough base? Which slice had the most surprising toppings? And which east London pizzeria came out on top?
Watch until the end for our full verdict and favourite slices from the day.
If you're looking for the best pizza in London, the best restaurants in Shoreditch or new food spots to add to your list, this is for you.
Subscribe to Time Out for more food guides, restaurant reviews and the best things to do in London.
👇 Tell us in the comments:
Which east London pizza spot should we try next?
