Rust Bucket Pizza Co in Greenwich

Never been really happy with any pizzas in London. Until we went to Rust Bucket! I was prepared to eat another sub-standard pizza but at the first bite of my salsiccia and friareli I realised this was different, this was the real deal! I had to talk to this shining star of a pizzaiolo and signalled him with big thumbs up. When he came closer he told me all about the care and expertise he puts into his pizza masterpieces - the high-quality types of flour and tomato sauce, the long proofing and the main ingredient: his passion for what he does. I can say more but, when food becomes art, words can’t do it justice. A presto!

Vito is not a pizza chef, the dough is made by the pizza chef who has been helping him for years. Vito is like a bad Disney character, he doesn't pay any of his collaborators! Ask any person who worked with him if they are happy to have worked for Vito.

I must have walked past the pizza part of this pub so many times without really seeing it , and what a gem it is . Lovely rustic decor and plants, and fabulous pizzas. Went with a friend whose sister lives in Italy , and he said these are the closest he’s had to Italian pizzas ! You can taste the wood smoke, and they’re made in front of you too !

Family visited Saturday night ordered 4 pizzas and staying warm in the pub. Vito smiley and welcoming as ever, lovely Mrs Vito welcoming and warm as always, they had a buzzer malfunction so brought our pizzas to our tables - the young waitress enthusiastic and professional, pizza exquisite. So wish this venture succeeds certainly without question one of the best pizza I’ve ever eaten and I’m a bit of a pizza snob. 10/10

My family are from Naples actually a place called Secondigliano. I miss the real taste of pizza from Naples. However the Rust Bucket in Shooters Hill at the Lord Herbert/Herbert Mercato and the Bull Pub is the real thing. A real taste of Naples.

Rust Bucket is in a residential area at the top of Shooters Hill. It's in the garden of the Bull pub. As a local, it's so lovely to have such a fantastic pizza place near to my home. They have a large, wood-fired oven that can cook 6 pizzas at a time. They offer a large range of pizza, calzones and sweet offerings. They specialise in white pizzas. My wife has never been a fan of pizza, but found that she loved their Salsiccia & Friarielli pizza. Until she had this, she didn't realise that she liked pizzas without the tomato sauce. Alternatively, our daughter loves their marinara pizza, which has no mozzarella. Rust Bucket is open for takeaway during lockdown, but we've also eaten in the pub garden prior to covid. I can confirm that it travels well, and tastes just as good when reheated in a microwave. And finally, the prices are really reasonable. We managed to get 4 12" pizzas for £28. Beat that Dominos.

Came across this on a walk to Oxleas Woods. Lovely rustic woid fired pizza place, only open for takeaway during lockdown. Service was friendly and super quick..and I mean about 5 mins. Pizza was fantastic!!@

Decided to try a new up coming local pizza place. Good to see this place actually make pizza on authentic base and that is a huge plus. Vegetarian options available but think there can be more. Boxes were wet which don’t know if due to oil or the fact it was raining so some part of pizza base was soggy. Room for improvement

This was a real last minute decision for a quick family pizza having received a WhatsApp from a friend with a strong recommendation to attend. We knew the location well and having see the gastro pub/street food revolution gather pace in recent years we were excited to see it had reached Shooters Hill/SE18! The welcome from the Rust Bucket staff was friendly and helpful and the menu and ingredients looked great. Not especailly good value for the size and the surroundings but just about fair. So we made our orders, received our buzzing tablet and headed into the pub for a quick drink while we waited. Last time I went to The Bull was when I worked the local council about 25 years ago and well.......it really hasnt changed much since the 90's! Maybe even the 70's. It is still very much a local boozer and not somewhere you'd go for a family meal. Not exactly unfriendly but just a bit unwelcoming to outsiders and very little space to sit for a pizza if you wanted to stay. Thats not the fault of the Rust Bucket but it could alter your view if you wanted to visit. The first two pizza's came within about 10 mins but the second two took another 10 mins which was a pain when you are eating as a group of four. Seemed odd they coudn't cope with 4 pizzas? But mostly the pizza just didn't do it for me. Despite the medium sized nature of the pizza they were still quite soggy in the middle which was presumably down to the rush to get them to us. Another 2-3 mins in the oven would have helped? But the main issue was the overly generous portion of Burrata served in the middle of the Inferno pizza. As a pizza which is designed to be 'hot' and crispy the idea of a very large, cold creamy ball of soft cheese just took over the taste sensation and spoilt it for me. On its own its delicous but just needs rethinking in the context of this dish. I think the others worked better but still didn't quite hit the heights expected which is a real shame a we really wanted to like it. Might try again in the Summer if you can use the beer garden to eat but won't be eating in the Bull again. Sorry guys.

Great people and even better Pizzas. Excellent food in an unusual location, we tried with my granddaughters aged 10 & 8 years, knew it was in a Pub garden so went prepared warm clothes and a blanket as it’s February. Staff were very patient whilst we ordered, kids thought they could order Pizza Hut pizzas (pineapple). None of that here only truly amazing Italian ingredients (must have the Burratta). Pizzas start from about £8 very reasonable as they’re about 12 inches. After ordering was told not to sit outside but would be welcome inside the Pub and they would bring pizza’s in. Again a really pleasing experience, welcoming staff and clientele a true old fashioned local and I can remember them. It’s a shame that there’s not many left now in London and the suburbs, all too often nowadays you meet someone in a Pub and don’t feel at all welcome it’s as if you’re bothering the staff asking for a drink. Still enough moaning, visit here for pizzas and a drink it’s a cheap night out.

Trust me if I am saying this was probably one of the best pizzas I have ever eaten in London. These guys really know what they do, the pizza dough was as light as air and they use very fresh and top quality ingredients. Well done!

At last we have found Rust Bucket Pizza after being forced to move a few times over the last 3 years. Pizzas as great as ever, never let down. Fresh ingredients, thin crust, great variety and as tasty as ever. One suggestion, the patrons from the pub who are coming out to smoke should NOT be allowed to smoke near food preparation area, have them sent well away - for me it is a major spoiler.

We regularly eat here with my brother. Love, love, love the place! No need to say more! We will be back for more :)

The location is close to our home. Could eat this pizza everyday (well I won't). But it really is that good. Great ingredients, and well executed.

There are imitation ‘pizzeria’ in London however this is the closest you will get to an authentic Italian pizza experience. Cooked in a traditional wood fired oven the difference in taste to other local companies who use electric ovens is worlds apart, however very little difference in price. If you want a great pizza then head to the bull pub on shooters hill road, SE18.

Great pizza ..authentic Italian flavours. I loved the place in Woolwich Arsenal : they should re-open there It was our first time at the new venue and we were not disappointed.

We ordered a number of pizzas for a lunch party. Perfectly cooked in front of us with fantastic fresh ingredients. It is a must try!!

Unfortunately, they had to move from the above location to the Bull Pub on Shooters Hill. The pizzas are authentic, so don't expect a deep-pan pizza hut pizza. It is all made fresh and it is lovely to see pizza rollers, spinning the dough as...

Amazing authentic and tasty pizza; Best pizza I've had! The owner takes a lot of care in his craft and it shows. Great to have in Woolwich; One of my all time favorites! Also love the delivery service now! -- Thanks so as this was...

We first experienced these wonderful pizzas at Public in Woolwich. They are by far the best food there. Then they opened a proper wood fire oven in The Bull pub on my road. Well, I couldn’t be happier! These are authentic Italian pizzas with fantastic...

Pros: Best pizza, and best pizza in Woolwich. Authentic, wood oven pizza with a variiety of toppings to eat-in or take-away. The owner is very nice and personable. Great job keeping your authenticity. Cons: Only open on certain days. We need you every day of...

Lovely stuff! I really like their thin, fresh pizza dough topped with tasty tomato sauce, delicious mozzarella and some spicy toppings. You don’t feel too heavy at all after this food, all you want to do is eat more that’s why I ordered another one...

A really knockout addition to the Woolwich eating scene and it's really taken off. I came along in its first week in bitterly cold March and since then, Public has shed its winter coat and is currently sporting its splendid summer plumage in the form...

So glad they have a new home in woolwich indoor market. I really enjoy the taste and freshness of the pizza, It is as good and as any made in Italy. Well priced and friendly family. Makes me want to jump on the next flight...

I miss you guys from Woolwich! Longing for you to come back. The best pizzas, lovely fresh ingredients, great staff, fab prices.

Genuinely I love this place. Such a great idea - quick, delicious, fresh, authentic, quality, cost effective. So devastated that you guys had the issues you’ve had with your current place and I really, really hope you find a new venue soon. I’ll be waiting,...

The pizza here is superb. Perfect. We come here regularly since we discovered this little place. Yes. I am Italian and I know better ;-)

The pizza here is great and while the menu is small, everything seems fresh and the options are good. The staff are friendly and even cooked our pizzas a bit differently as my partner likes his much less well done than I do.

After my first visit in the opening week, many locals flocked to try the only decent pizza in miles! Thank Goodness they did it! I have to say they have also improved the product: it's thinner and tastier, plus they have expanded the team and...

These pizzas are beautiful! Cooked for you as you wait, there is the option either to sit outside on the picnic tables or get a take away. The ingredients are very fresh and simple, like a good and proper Italian pizza should be. The service...

We've been a couple times before tonight. The first visit we waited over 40 mins for our order and you have to stand on what feels like a rockery while you que. short menu, do not deliver unless across the road and cash only. Decent...

A great place to have a truly Italian pizza with fresh ingredients! Lovely and friendly service, feels like a small family business. What a hidden gem!

This was an absolute find, there is not very many places I would eat in woolwich but this ,I would travel into woolwich for this delightful little gaff. It location is not a perfect location but it makes up for it for the fresh tasty...

Located in the corner of Love Lane lies the rust bucket Pizza Company. A rustic Italian pizza experience in Woolwich. The Pizza's are authentically baked in a wood fire oven, using high quality ingredients, This does bring a real Italian feel with a family orientated...

Although this place is new and for some perhaps a little too rustic. You can't deny that the pizzas are fantastic, they are well priced and extremely tasty. Definitely worth a visit!

Very authentic, all the ingredients fresh, run by Italian(From Naples) and I felt like I had a short trip to Italy. Service very friendly and amazingly quick. You would easily pay 15 pounds in the centre of London but so cheap here. Highly recommend.

Never go to Domino's again, these guys are the real deal. Wood oven, and a selection of authentic ingredients (all on show inside the simple hut). They deserve to be constantly busy! Thank you for bringing real Italy and please stick around!

Great option, loads better than the only local alternative (Domino's across the square). Parked in Tesco's for free for 30 minutes and ran to collect pizzas for dinner-only took a few minutes! Sausage pizza highly recommended, nice fresh ingredients and dough.

We were in London on business and needed to go to meeting in woolwich we then stumbled across this amazing wood fired pizza unit just off the green square in front of Tesco it looked different so we were attracted to it Italian pizza or...

After years of misery, finally a group of Neapolitan folks have brought a proper wood-fired pizza oven just outside Woolwich Tesco. The dough is a bit thick and tomato sauce lacking a little of salt, my pizza with fresh sausages was good, perhaps they could...