This was the very first restaurant we visited during our week-long vacation in London, and it could not have been a better experience. We're from the States and had just arrived from the airport with our 3-year-old daughter, looking for a quick bite to eat before settling in. Everything was wonderful from start to finish. Our server was fantastic, and Flavia truly went above and beyond. She happened to bring out our food and immediately connected with our daughter, Emma. She was so warm, engaging, and kind that Emma talked about her for the rest of our trip. At the end of the night, the staff started singing "Happy Birthday" to Flavia, and Emma happily joined in. Flavia made Emma feel welcomed not just to the restaurant, but to London itself. To top it off, Flavia even brought Emma ice cream to help celebrate. That level of hospitality and genuine kindness is something special and honestly something we rarely experience back home in the States. Although we didn't get the chance to visit again during our trip, Emma will never forget her first restaurant experience in London thanks to Flavia. Thank you for such an unforgettable memory! read more

Truffle pizza was really really good. The atmosphere is also good, and the red wine we ordered was very good as well. Coming from NYC I didn't know what to expect when it came to pizza in London, but this pizza def met my expectations. The truffle looked scooped on so I spread it throughout the pizza so it was on every bite and added some salt. The pizza is thin enough for one person to eat. At least I ate the entire thing! lol Very good! Next time ill come with other people so I can try the other recommendations like the pork belly and a few other things that were pointed out to me. :) read more

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Tasty food, a little overpriced but I suppose that's to be expected for Shoreditch. However I don't understand why it's so dark inside! I had to use my phone torch just to see the menu. This is a restaurant, not a late night cocktail bar... read more

Turn around if it's late night. Tried to walk in at 10:30pm - hours said they closed at 12am....we were told the kitchen was closed already. Go to Dishoom instead, no issues with late night food. read more

My co-worker would kill me if he saw I was only giving Pizza East a 3 star rating as he loved the pizza here, but honestly, it's a 3 in my book. Decor wise, this place was pretty great. Open, airy, lots of woods and very natural feeling. Blends in really well with this neighborhood. Also, very large and looks like a number of people could host a party so it probably gets pretty loud in there when at a full capacity. Service was fairly decent. Server wasn't super on top of it and had to wait for her for awhile to get our food ordered and the bill taken care of. I got the 4 cheese pizza with black truffles which I'm not really a huge fungi guy, but when it comes to black truffle, I generally enjoy the flavor of them. It was a very cheesy which I appreciated, but it was really heavy on the black truffles which after awhile, I scrapped off because it was overpowering the pizza. Granted, there is a chance the chef splurged on mine, so take that with a grain of salt. I probably would have given Pizza East a 4 star had this not been an issue. The crust on this pizza was fairly decent. I wouldn't say it's amazing. Even though it's a 3 star, I'd be more than happy to return and give this place another shot with a different pizza. Quality seems legit. read more

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Yessssss delicious pizza! And from the mouth of a New Yorker, this means something. Typical NY, thin-crust pizza with a hint of burned crust. Loads of toppings and flavours. I got the aubergine and pesto pizza with squash added a top. Not one topping was skimped on. The rich roasted aubergine and thin-sliced squash, together with the tomato sauce, are just fabulous. I ate the whole pizza! The price gives me sideye- at £12 a medium-sized pie, it's not cheap- but it's so damn good I would return. It wasn't overly busy when we stopped by this Sunday afternoon. Just dinking a star because my husband had the burrata antipasti and the cheese is pretty bland. Have had far better burrata at Obica and in NY. Also the glass of Pinot Grigio (decent enough) is pretty pricey at £8/glass. But my husband said the lamb meatballs were quite tasty. read more

Pizza East - Aubergine and squash pizza with pesto and tomato sauce. Delicious and devoured. - Pizza Near Me - London, XGL

Excellent pizza! Service was amazing and great vibe! Came in here while staying at a nearby hotel. A perfect area in shoreditch to explore and to stop in for a bite. The four cheese black truffle pizza was perfection and the lasagna was authentic! Not too pricey and a great vibe for a Saturday afternoon read more

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This review is for the dark chocolate salted caramel tart. It is simply divine! If you're looking for a delicious dessert in a fun atmosphere, this is your place! read more

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In Pizza East I've found my go to Sunday brunch spot in London, a conclusion I arrived at after noshing here two Sundays in a row. Their pizzas are thin crust with a thick doughy edge - not consistent with an Italian style - but tasty to be sure. And they're good for sharing. Our buffalo mozzarella, tomato, basil pie was heavily sauced which is great if you're into that (I am.) The sauce may be slightly too sweet and pasty and I could have used more basil, but overall the pizza's delicious. The butter lettuce salad with avocado was a great complement to the pizza but it needed more seasoning and some acid (a squeeze of lemon could've done a lot for it.) We got the lamb meatballs but between them and the pizza we had two competing red sauces so I would not recommend ordering these two together. Once again, not a traditional Italian meatball but instead, a Mediterranean influenced one using lamb and other spices. Ambiance wise, the space is a warm one. They've transformed an industrial warehouse (lots of concrete) with low ceilings into a very cosy, inviting place. In the loos, with their exposed copper pipes and worn wood stall doors, you really sense you're in a building that was once something very different. The hand cream near the soap is an especially nice surprise for dry, chapped winter hands. During Sunday afternoon service the crowd was very mixed: couples, couples with kids, larger groups - my kind of place. Getting a table for two at 13:00 on Sunday hasn't been a problem (read: no wait.) I'd take Pizza East over Story Deli (just a block away on Redchurch) any day. read more

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Having a nice staycation in East London this weekend? Remember to swing by Pizza East! It's just right opposite boxpark and shoreditch overground Station. This place has good vibes, absolutely in love with the industrial interior design. Single tables are a little tight for two. I'd suggest you go for the round ones if there's one available. I wouldn't say this is artisinal pizza or anything fancy like that. It's just different. We had the Veal meatball and shrimp chilly. The veal is a little salty for my liking, but I thoroughly enjoyed having both. I usually don't eat my crust but this was just next level. I hope they consider cheesy crust next time. We also bone marrow with cipollini and burrata to start. The bone marrow is a must try. It comes in threes with the marrow juice between the bones. Personally I wouldn't share this because it's not a whole lot, also its incredibly addictive. The burrata presentation wasnt half as impressive but I'd say the cheese was equally amazing. They have really nice cocktails available here. We had Salento (hendricks gin and pineapple) and a Streaga. Not the cheapest cocktails around! £9.75 each. Finally finished off with tiramisu and coffee. Total bill came up to less than £85 for two. This includes two starters, two cocktails, two pizzas, one dessert and two coffees. A little upscale but definitely worth the bill. read more

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Yes it's me, the lactose-intolerant pizza-lover. Ok, I'm a conundrum. But places like Pizza East help. I emailed in advance to ask if there was any lactose in the crust and if they could make a cheeseless pizza for me, and they emailed back not ten minutes later saying I'd be safely lactose free! That hurdle cleared, all I had to do was get there and then decide what to order. Ordering was the hard part. Ok, so I'm an indecisive, lactose-intolerant pizza-lover. Fine. Decisions, decisions. I actually didn't get a pizza, after all that! Other reviews said the pizza was alright but other things were better. So I tried the avocado, pancetta, and tomato focaccia, £5, lamb meatballs in tomato sauce, £5 (asked for it with grilled bread, which came free of charge!), and the artichoke and aubergine fritti, £6, accompanied by a Bethnal Pale Ale, £4. All that would have been too much for me, but I was with a friend so we shared the fritti. It was delicious - a small portion but just enough to leave you wanting more without getting bored of it. (We added chili flakes to the mayo sauce for zing.) The foccacia was lovely, and brimming with avocado, but would not have been enough on its own. The lamb meatballs were mouthwatering, but by the time I was done eating all three, I was really glad of that bread because damn were those babies salty! Delicious, but a bit too salty, I think. I even got to try the pizza, because that's what my friend ordered. Good tasting crust, a mix of crispy and chewy. She had the prosciutto cotto, tomato, mozzarella, artichoke, £11. That type of prosciutto is more like ham, and the 'tomato' was just sauce, not on top, while she reported the pizza to be under-cheesed. Oh well, that allowed me to take a bite. It was good, but not great. The decor is cool. Could be in NYC or LA but fits right in across from the Box Park. Service was ok but not exceptionally attentive. All in all, it was a nice meal in a nice place but not raveworthy. 3-stars "A-OK" fits perfectly. read more

Pizza East - Delicious beer and menu marked up with what is safe for my lactose-intolerant self! - Pizza Near Me - London, XGL

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Came here last night for dinner around 8:30pm and it was super packed- about a 45 mins wait for walk ins. Good thing we had reservations. Between my friend and I, we shared: -Black Truffle, Taleggio, Mozzarella, Parmesan pizza: I loved how cheesy + savory this was! Only wished the crust was more crispy/less droopy. -Butter lettuce avocado salad: Simple yet tasty. Very mustardy dressing, perhaps a tad too salty for my taste. -Cauliflower: we were not expecting a huge head of cauliflower! Never had it with yogurt and salsa. Really good and made the meal way more balanced. I washed everything down with a Camden Pale Ale. Pretty good combo! Very casual, industrial feel. Soap and hand lotion smells so good! read more

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Pizza East Shoreditch is my first stop every time I visit London. Yes they have great pizzas but they have so much more. Several creative sharing plates and pasta dishes. My favorite is their Mac N' Cheese. The staff have a low turnover rate so when I return it's like seeing old friends. In particular, Ghiv and Laura always remember what I typically order and how I like it served. The Mac N' Cheese comes out of the pizza oven piping hot with the cheese bubbling like lava from Vesuvius. Even if it's been a few months since my last visit I'm greeted by name and my glass of Montepulciano is served with even having to ask. read more

We've been in town almost three weeks now and needed to get our pizza fix. Pizza East has been pretty solid for us on our previous visits and that's where we went. Thankfully we made a booking for lunch this weekend. We've ended up dining at the bar on previous walk ins. If you want a table, and not the bar or communal table seats, I'm fairly sure a booking is a must. PE always seems to be packed and buzzing. Our server took our drink order for a round of Guinness and a bottle of fizzy water (trying to get better with these terms). When she arrived shortly after with our drinks, we were ready to eat. Rocket salad and olives to start. Buffalo mozzarella, tomato and basil pizza for the lady and Salami (subbed for the anchovies), tomato, olive, caper, oregano and mozz pizza for me. The salad was great and a nice, light start. It would have benefited greatly from a splash of balsamic vinegar though. The almonds that came with the olives were outstanding. Our pizzas came out just as we finished up our starters. My wife's pizza was just as she likes it, light on the cheese. I had a generous helping of salami on my pie and made short work of it. Where Pizza East nails it for me is the crust, crunchy and yet still chewy. A bit thin in the middle perhaps, but pretty, pretty, pretty good. We devoured them both in no time. A decent eater will have no problem taking down an entire pie. No dessert for us. Solid pizzas at PE, yet I continue my search for London's best pie. read more

Very nice meal here. Loved the vibe/atmosphere. Pizza (mozz/tomato/basil) wasn't amazing but still pretty good - very thin. Make sure you ask for the chili oil to dip your crust in! Appetizers were delicious. Really enjoyed the prawns as well as the honeycomb bruschetta with fig and burrata - YUM. My bf also loved the pork belly appetizer. Gripes - they wouldn't customize a pie with just half salami. Also saw a bug running across the side of the bar....looked like a small roach. read more

Good pizza but the service is pretty bad. Waited for a seat. After being seated took over 15 minutes for them to take our order. After we ordered food came out quick and was good. Got the salami pizza , mushroom pizza and margerita. Don't get the garlic bread it's drenched in oil. Probably half a glass of oil per slice. Strawberry panna cotta was pretty good too. After were done eating it took the server 15 minutes to clear our table. Then some more time to take desert order and now have been waiting to pay for the last 15 minutes. Overall not worth the wait. read more

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cocktail and staff are great! But I found the pizza kinda "wet"in the middle the crust is very good but I was a bit disappoint also cause I ordered a margarita: cheese, tomato and basil but I was really missing basil on the pizza, I got what ? 5/6 leaves? anyway the bar staff is very sweet and super cool I would give it a second chance read more

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this restaurant is rude, and possibly fraudulent. book at your peril. they charge £30 per person on the booking for cancellation i.e. more than you would spend if you actually ate there. there are plenty of better restaurants in the area, go to one of those instead. read more

Finally made it here. I had been meaning to try it for ages and never had the chance or, probably more accurately, made the effort. With a bit of New Year's resolve, managed to make a booking for Sat night. Firstly, take note of their table times. I was told that I could have my table for two on Sat night for 1.5 hours when I received the confirmation call for the booking. When I called to let them know I was running late, I was informed that the table would be held for 30 mins past the booking time and then released. Fair enough on both counts and appreciate the clear advance warning. If such policies exist, it's good to be told beforehand. We shared a lardo speck crostini to start and then had a pizza each. The crostini was quite good but a bit confusing. There were two pieces and I think one had the lardo and the other had the speck. It took me a little while to figure that out. My spicy sausage, mozzarella and tender stem broccoli pizza had good flavors. But I understand previous reviewers' comments about how the pizza is limp because it was. Limp and soggy in the middle. I still enjoyed it though. For desert, the salted caramel tart with the whipped cream on the side was luscious and just right - salty and chocolatey and the right amount of caramel. As my friend was saying, you don't go to Pizza East for the best pizza in London. You go because it's a Shoreditch institution and it's still there. Pizza East planted a flag on that corner before the first ironically bearded hipster dared to venture into the neighborhood. For that reason, I would probably go again if the opportunity presents itself. Also, when we left a mobile phone on our table, one of the servers chased us down the street in only his plaid shirt to return it to us. Now that's good service. read more

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The food is mediocre at best the experience was also mediocre at best... A friend of mine and came to Pizza east after I had a sudden pizza craving while in east London. We walked in and where made to wait for 15 minutes in their 'bar' area. Its not apparent where you order or where the wine list is, you have to ask around and *try* to find a waiter to get what you want in. We gave up and waited our turn to get seated. In the mean time though, the restaurant was far from packed but I believe they where heavily understaffed. When we sat down, I was handed the menu and then made a choice: Potato, Garlic, Pancetta pizza with some sharp Italian cheese which I can't remember. I was told that they had screwed up the menu and that choice was not available but rather it would be a pizza with no pancetta and rosemary instead which I found odd, they where not really willing to do what was on the menu which was a tad ridiculous so I went with what the waiter had said. We ordered drinks as well, I had a glass of a youngish primitivo... alas the primitivo was served in a thick small glass which was for me is a NONO. The piece de resistance is really that my pizza arrived BEFORE our drinks and I was then asked if we had already drunk out drinks (like it was our fault lol) Overall,mediocre. The wine list is mediocre. The food is not innovative and pizzas crumble to pieces when you slice them which means you have to sort of piece them back together to try to eat them and highly overpriced for what it is. The venue is nice but I highly recommend you look elsewhere. read more

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As I can only review on dessert and tea, not the pizza. On a late afternoon, after engorging myself from a food walking tour (filled with Poppies, Brick Lane Bagels, Curry, Cheese, Etc) we stopped here to end our tour for dessert. I was surprised we would be having dessert at a pizza joint in London. Huh? Well it actually was quite better then I thought it would be. We got a slice of the dark chocolate, salted caramel tart - served with whipped cream. It was quite decadent and the caramel was the perfect consistency. The atmosphere was also really cool - open bar areas, group seating and fun vibe. I would go back with a group of friends and recommend as a place for a quick hangout or drinks. read more

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4 visits in 3 months makes an addict, I suppose? I LOVE YOU, PIZZA EAST. read more

By far the worst dining experience in many many years. Negatives - The bar area to wait while your table is ready is chaotic and slow. Maybe the concept is to reflect a kitchen table but falls flat. - Pizza was soggy - Communal tables tight and cramped - beer selection was really poor with limited craft options - Service was dire. They add a discretionary service charge which is fine but we opted to deduct 2 euro to reflect experience and the server returned to question as if we had failed toboay. We explained our reason but he was biligerant. Tip is always discretionary so done expect and certainly never come back to a table as if to assert the bill was left short There are no positives. We left bewildered and personally I was furious by such poor manners. Good luck to those who enjoy but not for me and certainly failed to deliver any rustic Italian hospitality. read more

I'd heard of Pizza East in the area but I didn't realise it was in the Tea Building - very cool location and it's a great looking restaurant, good for groups and if you want to impress someone with somewhere a bit cool (although of course it's now too well known actually to be cool) Service was generally prompt and friendly. The food is also pretty good - I liked the little arancini we had to start and they certainly know how to make good pizza although I wasn't blown away. It's pretty expensive and you could probably find pizza of equal calibere a few pounds cheaper somewhere else. However, if you're around Shoreditch and craving some dough, this would be one of the best places to come. read more

Strolling the area and looking for a bite to eat, we stumbled upon this place. What a great find. Trendy, younger crowd & high energy, it was a great place to start the night. We liked it so much that we came back a few days later with our teens. Place was filled with all types; Dates, workmates, friends. Everyone there was having a good time. Both times, we were able to get a table in less than 10 minutes for dinner, despite it being busy (weeknights). And both nights, we had good service. Great wine selection; we had several different bottles of red wine. Good selections of meat & cheeses for a board. My favorite pizza? The anchovies, tomato, mozzarella, capers & olives. YUM, I loved this! Very salty & tasty. Husband's favorite pizza? Salami, tomato, mozzarella, chili flakes. read more

The venue itself is great. Spacious and industrial and does feel like somewhere in Soho New York with the bare brick walls, overhead air conditioning ducts and warehouse vibe. It's definitely London though, in the Tea building, a large warehouse industrial building dating from around the 1930's on the corner of Shoreditch high St. We should have more restaurants like this here. The pizzas are good here but not the ultimate, in my opinion, good chewy base but perhaps too much crust to topping ratio. In fact, I have discovered that the other dishes are more the standout. A starter of fried artichokes with lemon was very good. I opted for Sunday roast lunch. Choice of pork belly, roast rib of beef or chicken. I had the roast pork belly. The portion was huge. Pork was excellent with very crisp crackling and fennel flavour. Crispy roast potatoes, carrots, fennel, shallots and a jug of perfect gravy that tasted like the real deal (root veg, wine, deglazed meat juices Mmmm) and apple sauce. A side of sprouting brocoli was a perfect green accompaniment. No room for desert after that. Service is friendly, on the ball but laid back and unobtrusive...a sense that someone is running a smoothly run machine. Get there early for Sunday brunch / lunch. At 12:30 it was quite empty. By 2pm it was packed with crowds waiting but there was no sense of being rushed at all. Plus points for that. read more

Pizza East - Roast pork belly Sunday lunch - Pizza Near Me - London, XGL

This is a very nice Pizzeria in the heart of Shoreditch. The quality of the food is high. We started sharing delicious lamb meatball then we had one salami and one truffle pizza, both savory and well cooked. We also shared a strawberry cheesecake. The waiter was nice and the food arrived quickly. The location was very cool, but it's a loud place. The price is fine. read more

Great food, so much flavour in the pizza and mac and cheese. Sat by bar and the bartender was super friendly and always made sure my drink was topped up! Great dining experience read more

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Pizza East is in Shoreditch, housed in the Tea Building which is home to Shoreditch House and Dirty Burger - all of which are owned by the Soho House Group. The interior has a warehouse feel about it and is open, with high ceilings and an industrial vibe. At the entrance, there is a small area with a big wooden table in the centre for drinks and charcuterie. Venture further in and you have the main dining area, with a central bar dotted with high stools for bar dining. It can get very busy with walk-ins during lunch time, so a colleague and I booked a table for two. The style of service is informal and friendly which is perfect for lunch. We were greeted immediately at our tables, but given time to scan the menu. I was so hungry, which from experience should tell me I will order more than I can eat. Regardless, I went for two courses. To start, I had barolo carpaccio, shaved pecorino and girolles. Oh my god, I love mushrooms in dishes, especially the more wild and exotic variations. AND I also love cheese, so two out of three favourites on my plate! The carpaccio stood up to these two favourite ingredients of mine, with its slightly smoky taste. My colleague had bruschetta with fig and burrata which I have obsessed about in previous reviews, as it is the most of delicate of Italian cheeses with a sold outer shell and smooth creamy inside. Lush starters thank you very much. The main course is where my eyes proved to be bigger than my stomach. Crispy pork belly, served with salsa verde, red cabbage and butter beans. Wow. The pork belly meat was tender and was perfectly partnered with the finely chopped herbs, garlic and other bits. It was an effort to work through this epic portion of meat. I was reluctant to leave any of it, but I literally could not take any more. Perhaps best to miss out a starter with this dish to ensure you lick the plate clean. As a vegetarian, my fellow diner had the pizza with artichokes, tomato, rocket and marjoram. Good pizza and a good price. A good spot for lunch, but I imagine that it will also great on the long wooden tables with a group of friends too for an evening session. I will definitely be back here soon. read more

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Looks great, tastes average. Reasons to go: Great for big groups, easy food, quick service, trendy warehouse style & decor, GOOD Garlic Bread! Reasons not to go: average pizza with not great combinations of toppings, overpriced for the quality. Hardly any non-bready options or no apparent gluten-free varieties. read more

Pizza East - Average tasting: avocado with poached eggs. Aubergine pizza. Green Eggs. Good tasting: garlic bread - Pizza Near Me - London, XGL

I went to the place Pizza East after hearing about it hype. Indeed the place was packed on a Monday 6:30pm, amazing, the environment is very cool too. They have a 50% off on Monday for whoever applied to a special ring to have this discount, go for it. Now...the food Is not as good as people think it is, the pizza is just ok, the crust is to thin and lacks flavor. Plus the pizza got cold very fast. I had a marguerita and a Spicy salami, something like that. The second one is a great recipe, congrats! Now, they need to improve a little the dough, is too thin, and I don`t recommend this unit because is packed, or if you like the hype, go for it. London needs to improve their Pizza, very little looks appetizing. read more

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If it were just about the pizza, maybe 3 stars but it's not. The wine recommendation was fantastic! The salad was very pleasing. The scene was robust and festive. And of course it's a great location. Plus the pizza was still good...fresh mushrooms, great dough, etc... All around fun dining experience! read more

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Pizza was delicious, with several unique choices, and fairly reasonably priced. Service was very friendly as well and our pizzas came out quickly. The decor and ambiance were the cherries on top of the dining experience. The pizza here is probably the best pizza I've had since coming to London. read more

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Had dinner here on a Monday night (50% night) & must declare an interest inasmuch as my mate is on good terms with the staff therefore any waiting around or service issues experienced by other reviewers weren't evident & may or may not have been down to that. Can't comment on the beer selection as wasn't in the mood for one at that point so just opted for a soft, which was oddly supplied as two small bottles of Canada Dry. No complaints about the olive and bread with dip starters we had or with the pizza, which they were happy to box up the remains of for later consumption. As it was half price night it's difficult for me to say whether I'd go in any other time but it's in the back of my mind if I find myself in the area on a Monday again. read more

Great place to drop in for a sit down lunch during the working week. Good service and good food without having to wait forever. Plenty of seating and nice decor, the one on Portabello is still my preferred one though. read more

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So, I've been past this place several times but never wanted to go in and I'll tell you why... This is a big place and reminds me of the warehouse style bbq joints in the States - not good. Industrial style everywhere. The pizza's are thin crust and tasty but overpriced. The house wine tasted like the fumes you cough up when you get a bit choked on your food. Don't order the house white. I didn't want to enter previously because this place is always crawling with Hipsters. No, not just a few dotted around. I mean crawling with them! The pizza menu is designed just for the Hipster brigade - wanna be quirky combos - they do not even have just mushroom pizza's, although will leave an item off or add one if you prefer, provided it is available. The music here is loud, so be prepared to shout across to your mates (as we had to do) to conversate. On hindsight, I would have preferred sitting at the counter but my friend didn't think to ask for that area. The pizza filled a crack and my mate ordered a dessert - I passed because nothing looked all that fab and I was growing weary of the shouting all around, Hipster's banging around because they don't know how to sit still and eat their food without wanting to be seen. The icing on the cake was, as we were leaving, they had bouncers on the door carding people wanting to get in. TO A PIZZA PLACE! WTF?! read more

This place is absolutely delicious. Everything about it is delicious. Especially if you sign up to be a Pizza East Lover and entitle yourself to 50% off everything on the menu on Mondays. They mean EVERYTHING as well, all drinks and wines. YES please. I love cheese and meats, its kind of my thing. These guys have some really special pecorinos and gorgonzolas that will leave you wondering about gout in your future years. If you have dessert and believe me when I say, LEAVE SPACE for it - for the LOVE of all things mouthwatering have the Salted Caramel and Chocolate Tart. I would die happily being baked into one of these. It is unreal. Its so wonderfully cheap on a Monday that you almost feel guilty eating such fresh and quality food that you might be tempted to go on another day just to make up for it... I will be going again... and again... mmmmmsaltedcaramelchocolatedeath read more

Is it strange that I was impressed by everything but the pizza? The venue is, as mentioned countless times, absolutely stunning. I think it's the lighting that really seals the deal, although the open fire ovens and walls of wood sell the swanky Shoreditch vibe as well. The rustic interior is made more accessible by the choice of individual, bar, or communal tables which the helpful hosting team is happy to accommodate. Service was superb. Beyond friendly and attentively unobtrusive, I had wine in my hand before I ordered starters and a starter in my mouth before I ordered a main, just the way I like it. I was astounded by the depth of the menu - seabass carpaccio? Wood roasted bone marrow? Pork belly, borlotti beans, cavalo nero and salsa verde? Razor clams? Forgive me... but pizza, what? It was almost painful to put in two pizza orders after noshing on some of the most delectable bone marrow and calamari I've had to date, and I must say, even with egg, fontina and potato involved, the pizza was underwhelming at best. Although the plot thinned, it certainly did not ruin the experience - we happily chowed down. I mean, pizza *is* pizza, right? Listen PizzaEast attendees, it's good. Very good. Best pizza ever? Nope, not by a long shot. But for the price, the gorgeous venue, superb staff and fantastic accompanying cast, you'll love the show. Think of it like a movie that wins the Oscar for best supporting role... and perhaps best score, for good measure. read more

The best thing about Pizza East is the free human magic-eye you get from seeing all the checkered shirts float by ever so self-consciously. And also playing the game "hobo or hipster, man or woman?" Pizza toppings were delish, and the crust was fantastic...but you'd expect them in quantities equalling tractor-load for the price. The one "staff favorite" veggie tagliatelle dish was insanely oily to the point where I was dabbing the pasta with my napkin. And I be NOT a DABBER. Do try the veal marrow, not for the quality of marrow but more for the fact that they try to distract you from mediocrity by serving it intact, in the most gigantic bones ever. On a silver platter. Throw in some city suits elbowing you whilst spinning around on their stools and...ow ow ow I have a headache. EH. Franco Manca owns this. NEXTTTTTTTTTTTT. ALSO, go to the monthly Work It hip hop nights downstairs at Concrete...westside walk it out! read more

As I try and loosen my grip on Soho and Camden, by floating East now and again to experience new places in London Town, this cheeky venue was a perfect venue on Saturday for my friend Bexs' Birthday meal. Located in the venue formally known as the Tea Bar, which I had been to once or twice whilst at uni, but I can hardly remember it, Pizza East is where Elvis would eat a pizza if he had the opportunity. There's something very soothing about eating here. The people are relaxed and being in East London very cool, the staff are helpful and don't need prompting when liquid supplies are running low. They also handled our group of 16 with excellent timing and precision. The dim lighting and the iron tables all add to an atmosphere of people just reveling in the enjoyment of being out and about with one another whilst having some delicious food in the process. The food itself is delish. All the pizzas are ten-inches, made from an in house recipe, and topped with all manner of toppings ranging from Margherita to the more elaborate San Daniele ham, buffalo ricotta, hazelnut pesto and baby chard. i can, however, thoroughly recommend the spicy sausage and broccoli which will set you back about 12 golden coins. Pricey but certainly worth it. Once you have eaten and drank all you can (a meal with drinks will probably set you back about 20 nuggets) you can head on down to the downstairs bar which is low lit and stinks of cool. It's not cheap, but it's such a relaxed atmosphere, you won't mind too much. It's a great place to avoid the pretentious places in East London, whilst still revelling in its cool vibe. Highly recommended. read more