Lovely pizzas, and lovely people, I like this place very much indeed!read more

Amazingly fresh pizzas and addictive salads! Zaza Express is one of those amazing little Stoke…read moreNewington finds, my friends and I have very quickly become regulars and go there for great food and service without the madness of Church Street. The atmosphere is friendly, with attentive staff and the chefs take pride in their cooking and are passionate about their flavours.

I am visiting London for the first time and I found this lovely pizza place. People here treat you…read morelike a friend, and the service is fantastic. I met Selvin, Franklin, Camila and Alexia's staff members and also the manager, and they were so lovely to me. I tried the Sicilian pizza and a cocktail, and I loved the pizza; it is one of the best pizzas I have eaten! The cocktail wasn't the best to my taste, but the manager approached to me, and once he knew I didn't like it, he kindly offered me another drink. I can't recommend this lovely place enough to everyone if you are in the area. The ambiance is relaxing, nice, and welcoming! I love all the people who work hard to do their best to serve with excellence! Thank you, Eliana, from NYC.

Absolutely fantastic from start to finish! We were greeted by the Italian hosts and shown to our…read morespot at the bar. We got to see and hear all The action (in Italian) of the pizza-making and espresso/drink creating. A hard working, kind, fun crew made our meal happen. My Ortolano salad was divine and simply yet beautifully presented. The roasted rapini were perfectly seasoned. My partner's pizza was delicious. The finishing scoop of hazelnut gelato was divine. My partner got a "caffe Cordero"; an espresso with grappa. Good if you are into it! Would return again in a heartbeat. Absolutely fantastic!!!

My favorite pizza place anywhere. Every time I visit London from New York I try to visit for their…read moremargarita. The dough is the star, soft with just the right amount of chew. The sauce is fantastic, full of flavor with a nice tang. The cheese finishes it off perfectly. Service was great too. Friendly and relaxed.

I really wanted to love the pizza here. As a NY pizza snob, my pizza standards are crazy high. I…read moregot the margarita for takeaway. Is the dough good with an appropriate chew factor? Yes. The sauce? Tasty and nicely spread. But... it's burned pizza. The bottom was so charcoaled that was the overwhelming flavour. I'd return to Pizza East, Joe's in Clapham and Yard Sale any day over this place.

Il Bacio Express is the cheaper, cozier sister café of Italian restaurant Il Bacio on the very same…read morestreet. They have gone pretty crazy this year with their Christmas decorations making it an even more tempting pop in spot along the tiresome Christmas shopping route. They have a fantastic specials menu which changes daily. On my last visit I had a delicious and venison and olive ragu for about £7. The pizzas are all thin base which as far as I'm concerned is the only way and the veggie pizza is tasty enough to tempt me away from my regular meat feast type option. The service is also incredibly good and it's a great place to go for a quick snack and a drink or a full-blown yet reasonably priced meal.

This is a great little Italian place in the middle of Church st. It is ALWAYS busy, and for good…read morereason. The food here is great, I particularly like the pasta's. The service is friendly and really prompt. It is a little squeasy, but I guess that's part of its charm. The large windows open onto the street in such a way that it feels like you are dining outdoors. Highly recommended.

very strange service, the restaurant was full so we are not…read moreable to eat . Then went home and called them they said the order will be after half an hour! I called again when after all deadlines They said they don't know who I am and I didn't call them because the system keeps all calls, but I am not here! Thank you very much! I am no one and I don't have a name... My children were waiting for food after the swimming pool but in this case, I made an order from another company Vesuvio pizza and get my order after 20 minutes!!! P.S I was an IL Bacio customer for more than 3 year it's just a shame

I was really torn as to what to rate this place - I went there last night and had a fantastic night…read morewith excellent food and impeccable service but there was something a little odd about this place. I had been told this place was a Champagne and Seafood bar but there was not a drop of the sparkly good stuff in sight - although I did have some lovely Rossinis! It describes itself as a "seafood boutique" which is fair enough as there was a hell of a lot of fish on the menu but to tell you the truth I think they may have go this place wrong - it's trying to be classy and in some ways it works but with a club/bar in the basement it seemed a little chavy. I did really enjoy myself and yes I felt it was a romantic meal but and there is a but I can't give this place 5 stars - not yet anyway!

Okay so this cute little pizzeria is right next door to The Shakesphere and will probably be…read moreoverlooked by most. But never judge a book by its cover! The pizzas here are amazing, cooked in about 15 minutes, they use fresh ingredients, thin but soft bases and are outstanding value for money. They do a veggie special with fresh rocket on the top which is to die for. Don't eat in, go next door, grab yourself a pint to go with this pizza. Or if you're like me, walk in on your way home from work and eat it in front of the TV. The best way to slob out after a hard day at work. Think about the diet tomorrow hey?!

I'm originally a New Yorker and this is the only place I have eaten pizza at (in London) that…read moredoesn't make me regret it. I haven't had any of the pastas or anything else. Just plain margharita pizzas, as pizza should be. And I just found out they deliver to where I live, which is double bonus, and it's cheap as well. If you buy one, you get a second half off. Update - No they don't deliver to where I live. Their website is bogus and doesn't actually order pizza even though it takes your CC details and sends you a confirmation email. Avoid.

Aw yeah, Voodoo Ray's. You're like having a slice of home…read more Pizza by the slice is a god-send when you need it. Post-drink, when you're in a hurry, etc. It was busy when we came in; lots of happy faces. I was told that it was similar to a favorite by-the-slice place. While we waited for the pizza, I helped myself to the pitchers of water on the counter. One pitcher had fresh sprigs of mint in it, which was refreshing after so much walking! Before long, I'm brought my slice (handing back my order slip) and head out the door. We're running late! And you know, it was close. On the Margherita, the amount of sauce to crust was superb, the mozzarella was melted nicely, and the amount of basil was balanced. I bought a side of garlic mayo to dip the crust into. I'll be back!

I would call this place slightly American, as buying pizza by the slice and getting a decent slice…read morefor that matter seems very New York to me. I guess it does have that East London hipster vibe as well. I got a slice of the olive, sausage and white cheese (looked a bit like feta), which felt very Mediterranean to me and it tasted really nice. I also got a beer with it that I liked the packaging of but that was not particularly impressive. In general I did like the food and the atmosphere and it is a great place to go after you've had a few drinks on a night out. Not sure if I would cross the city to get there just for it but if I happen in the are and crave some pizza I'd be happy to visit again.

Incredible smoked cheese on the veggie (courgette and peppers) pizza. I actually ate the whole damn…read morepie (covers face in shame) save for one slice. Whilst I think tomato sauce could have pepped up the flavour, it's the cheese and the nicely chewy pizza dough that really made the pizza. I'm dinking a star just because some bits and bobs were too burnt. But yay for the friendly waitress who had my takeaway order put in despite it being a busy night. Thanks!

Apollo Pizzeria is quite an unassuming restaurant front, with neon signage and what looks to be a…read moresmall space inside that won't fit many people in at all. Luckily, there are also more tables tucked away downstairs. While the upstairs space is quite clean and wood-y, downstairs felt more like we were in an Italian's actual house. A little run-down perhaps, but I did enjoy the intimate vibe and charmingly slightly mismatched decor. Two of us had a carafe of Ciello Bianco Sicilian white wine to share (£12.50) ...and honestly, it wasn't really all that. It was drinkable, sure, but I imagine the slightly more expensive Sauvignon might have been a better choice. As a starter, I had a portion of olives (£3). I was super happy to discover they were ALL green olives rather than black ones, and there were definitely a good amount in the pot for my three quid. I decided to go all out and order the most expensive pizza on the menu, the Guanciale (£11). Mainly as it had PORK CHEEK on, which definitely isn't something you'll find yourself munching on during a 2am drunken Dominos order. The base was really thin, and floppy rather than crispy, so it was a bit of a challenge to eat with my hands (knife and fork for pizza? Nahhh). But I did it! And it was tasty as heck. The sauce was perfectly tomato-tasting and not too thick or 'processed'-seeming. And the smoked cheese on it was fantastic - chewy, melty mozarella. I even ate the actual tomatoes on it, which is odd considering I'm not normally a fan of raw tomato - but they did work really well with the overall toppings, so I actually did enjoy them. Although it was £11 for my pizza, they also do cheaper and equally tasty options - the Diavola is £9.45 - a spicy sausage, chilli and mozzarella gem that definitely had a good kick to it. The portion sizes were great too - about what I'd expect for a pizzeria in London at that price, really. Apollo is unfortunately a bit out of the way for me to head to regularly, but if you're in the area and love your pizza, it's most definitely worth checking out. The homely vibe that extends from decor to dishes is a great alternative to the constantly busy Franco Manca just a few doors up, and Apollo defininitely offers very good value for money and, most importantly, great taste.

Sourdough pizza crust is a fine, fine thing. And Sodo with its exposed brick walls and thick,…read morewooden tables very nicely lit by candle light, is a treat to sit in and enjoy a meal. We popped in on a Friday night, sans reservation, and, although the cosy resto was mostly full, were sat straight away. The service was prompt and friendly. My dining partners ordered each a pizza margarita and I a goat cheese and rocket pie. The only quibble would have been that one of us had a slightly burnt crust that then went uneaten. The chilli oil provided pepped up my good yet mild tasting pizza choice. There were two interesting-sounding pizza specials (names now escape me) that had sold out by the time we arrived, unfortunately. Local brews on the menu, Kernel among, them, are to be had, and, for the non-drinker, lovely house-made ginger ale. The 'pizzaiolo' came out at one point during our stay and checked in with his tables, asking if all were all right. It was a nice touch, indeed. The next trip over to LDN will include a return visit to Sodo!

Great pizza with so many options! I don't think I've ever had the same one twice!! THe staff are…read moresuper helpful and will always listen to any questions or change up an order for you. Good beers on offer which are perfect with the food! Always a good shout on a lazy Sunday evening! If you want to go with a big group booking ahead is recommended. Sodo is very popular and therefore expect to wait a while at the weekends!