Competition for the best pizza in London is fierce. The capital's scene has come a long way since the first Pizza Express on Wardour Street dazzled diners with its open-kitchen dough-spinning in the 1960s. Back then, the tastiest pizza was one you could get your mitts on – today, you can hardly move in the capital for artisan bases, outrageous toppings and a growing list of beloved Italian restaurants in London .
But not all of them are created equal. Whether you prefer thin and crispy Roman-inspired pizzas, pillowy Neapolitan numbers or New York -style jumbo slices, here’s our pick of 18 places doing it best in the city right now. For more inspiration in the city, see our guides to the best new restaurants in London , or our ultimate guide to the best restaurants in London .
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