Based on 141 opinions finded in 1 websites
Based on 141 opinions finded in 1 websites
Nº 296 in 1574 in Tower Hamlets
Nº 29 of 85 Italian in Tower Hamlets
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A hidden gem. Excellent food and friendly staff with food served quickly. If you are nearby, give them a try. You will not be disappointed
Neil Wilson . 2024-09-10
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Excellent pizza. Lunch special a great deal. Great dough and tomato sauce. My favourite proper pepperoni. Mushrooms were also excellent
fjg22cambridge . 2024-02-03
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Absolutely outstandingly delicious pizzas in a cosy friendly atmosphere, also good value for money and good choice on the menu
Geoff B . 2024-01-11
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Excellent restaurant, everyone was extremely nice, and the food is great. I'm definitely coming back with my family.
Veronica V . 2023-11-20
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Super slow. Surly staff., unapologetic about delay. Nothing to recommend. Avoid. Nothing to recommend about this place.
KiwiCFO . 2023-07-10
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Showed up latish on Saturday, but we had excellent service and incredible pizza. Would highly recommend the pear and Gorgonzola pizza.
ESDougherty . 2023-06-25
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Superb pizzas. Really friendly service and accommodating to individual requirements. Lovely cocktails. No room for dessert as pizzas so big. Definitely need to book!
Barbara F . 2023-05-27
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Nice little pizza place but sole server a bit rushed off her feet. The pizza was lovely but the protien salad was bland and tasteless and not worth the money, even forgot to add the goats cheese which may have given it some taste. Recommend for pizza but that's all.
GaryM311 . 2023-05-01
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I love pizza and this pizza place serves up the best pizza I’ve had in a long time. Really friendly staff and my pizza came out of the kitchen is about 10 mins flat and was utterly delicious
mrledward . 2023-03-07
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We ordered delivery pizza for an event we were holding. The food arrived extremely promptly and was delicious. Thank you very much! 🍕🍕🍕🍕🥖🥖🥖
Rachel W . 2023-02-04
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Prenotato al volo la sera dell'ultimo dell'anno, e non potevamo chiedere di meglio!!! Posto curato, tenuto bene e pulito! Ottima la pizza, con materie prime di qualità e ottimo prezzo! La parte migliore è lo staff (italiano) e i ragazzi in sala Ivan e Chiara! Disponibili, simpatici e divertenti, non ci hanno fatto rimpiangere l' Italia!
alessiog343 . 2023-01-26
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An above average pizza for a below average price, so I was quite happy. Toppings are a tad sparse but decent quality.
tripleplay97 . 2022-11-02
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Have had a couple of takeaways from the Pizza Room, and both have been great. Today was the first time actually eating in the restaurant...staff were excellent! It's not the fanciest restaurant, but the food and drink are both excellent value ....but the thing that makes me give this 5* + is that I asked for 1/2 my pizza to takeaway, which I left on the table, and one of the staff members literally chased me down the road with ....don't know his name but thank you!! AMAZING customer service, great value for money, highly recommend.
P2668CHrebeccaf . 2022-08-06
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Came here for lunch with friends. Pizza was fresh and delicious. Service was pleasant and efficient. It was just like being in a restaurant in Italy but in Mile End !
Dandiedo . 2022-07-11
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Ordered by telephone, picked up 15minutes later. Staff very friendly. Pizzas were tasty; we had margarita, summer, all seasons and butternut squash. They were all delicious. Would highly recommend
scotsquine65 . 2022-07-10
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Pizza was amazing, cooked perfectly. The staff was also very kind and helpful. A great place to have a pizza at an affordable price
piero m . 2022-05-13
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The pizza is always fresh and delicious and service is friendly and relaxed. Really good range of pizza's with plenty of vegan options. The restaurant is quite small and cosy and delivery is also fast and great quality!
LucieHolzer . 2022-05-05
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Booked table for 9pm, we’ve been told no food to serve when get there. They should contact us for let us know, at least we wouldn’t struggling to find a place for dinner at 9pm. No chance to try the food and very disappointed. Don’t...
Experience514329 . 2022-05-02
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The Pizza Room is a fantastic asset for those of us that live in Mile End. Their Pizzas are excellent and truly authentic. They provide a perfect personal service that large pizza chains can't match. I'm also fortunate in that they usually can deliver me...
davidvC8057QG . 2022-04-23
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Four of us came for pizzas; two of us are gluten-free. In years of trying places to get a good gluten-free pizza (including in Italy) we had always failed, until we came to The Pizza Room. Their gluten-free pizzas are fantastic. Friendly service, fabulous and...
wendyanddavid536 . 2022-03-30
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Walking along the street one day a smell hit me and I was transported to Naples - the smell of proper pizza, something I hadn't smelt in London since Malleti in Soho closed. There's a special magic to biting into a perfect piece of pizza,...
584eduardop . 2022-02-20
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So, today we ordered a pizza from Uber Eats and Had to call after to ask for a small amendment. My sister also forgot to order tiramisù and we didn’t really want to pay another separate delivery for it, so the amazing Stefano of Poplar’s...
VVesh . 2021-12-08
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Popped into this little gem near Mile End tube station this evening and had the most authentic and tasty pizza I have ever had outside of Italy. The waitress was excellent, the service was prompt and courteous and the chef obviously takes a great pride...
philhT6326FA . 2021-10-14
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Fab little restaurant I happened upon when heading back to the tube at Mile End which is just around the corner. Tasty pizza, delicious desserts (I had the siciliana and a tiramisu - what else?) and a tot of lemoncello to finish! Wooden tables, chairs...
A4238rks . 2021-10-09
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The pizza is amazing !! Real Italian pizza, the chef is a master of it and the place is really warm and nice, o really recommend this place for pizza lovers 👏🏾😍
Safari31223075104 . 2021-09-22
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My boyfriend and I decided to go for a casual dinner at The Pizza room in Poplar (East India Dock), and the visit definitely did not disappoint! The pizza is absolutely incredible (best mozzarella and Pepperoni ever!) and the service is beyond words. Luciano is...
devorai338 . 2021-09-17
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I can’t speak highly enough of the food and service my girlfriend and I received at The Pizza Room during our recent visit. The pizza was absolutely top notch, but the reception we received was just as good, and to top it off, we even...
L8593DLchristianw . 2021-08-30
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I love this pizza restaurant! I live close to the The Pizza Room in Poplar (and not so far from The Pizza Room in Mile End) so I often dine-in or use takeaway and delivery services to enjoy their delicious food. With high-quality ingredients, different...
laurawitch . 2021-08-07
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For me, the best pizza in East London (I know my pizza). It's made with high quality ingredients, love and passion. I had a minor issue with the calzone one day, but they reverted back to me instantly and fixed the problem. Great team, thank...
sorianoleal . 2021-08-01
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Tried pretty much all their pizzas and they are amazing with lots of toppings and thin base as true Italian pizzas. Today I tried the keto base and it was also very good - packed with cheese in a little bowl. Got two more free...
liliamilanova . 2021-07-11
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tl;dr - don't order from their website. Good pizza, but order take-away or from Uber Eats. Used to order pizza from Pizza Room through Uber Eats - it's one of the best pizzerias actually. But yesterday I made the mistake to try and order from...
alexdradu . 2021-04-30
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Review for Poplar Branch The pizzas are great, but the service is beyond belief! We have been using them for the last year but won't be using them again. A great shame because the food is so good. But if you order one online it...
nicolaq896 . 2021-04-18
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Ordered two pizzas at Pizza Room Mile End. They were fantastic. One was the Crispy Pancetta and butternut squash with added rocket, walnut and goat cheese. The best combo on a pizza I’ve had in a long time. Will definitely order again. The second pizza,...
klara123bergqvist . 2021-03-24
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The food was good , but very poor on topping , I asked for more topping and i got very tiny amount for the extra money you charged ,the pizza dough was very delicious , thin and light . please next time be very gentle
452idaf . 2021-03-13
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Pizza was almost 2 hours late and the taste didn't redeem it whatsoever. Toppings were few and crust was burnt.
J6152RCfrancor . 2021-01-30
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Food is good delivery quick but extra toppings pepperoni and chilli a little sparse. Otherwise food was excellent, 5 stars could be yours for a little more topping..
Richard D . 2021-01-29
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I tried one Siciliana pizza for the first time in September and one La verde pizza in November. Both ordered through Deliveroo and Uber Eats. Both times pizzas were amazing and delicious. The taste of ingredients was really good and the base was properly fire...
federica_demurtas . 2020-11-28
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I am surprised!! Finally after so many years I managed to find an exceptional take away pizza !! The price is high, but it's worth it. Absolutely recommend it. 💯
639camillas . 2020-10-12
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Lovely environment, amazing service, super delicious!!! What I love most about this place is their friendly and lovely environment and their pizzas are super delicious! They also have halal, vegan and gluten free options!
Moongarian . 2020-07-24
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Ordered the Autumn and Summer pizza for lunch. Delivery was on time and the pizzas were delicious. Definitely would order again.
Helskitchen2020 . 2020-07-19
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Delivery didn’t show up :( be careful . Terrible customer service . Give your money somewhere else . Rang them up and no resolution. “Computer says no” .
sarahoS7254YQ . 2020-06-28
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We ordered from here tonight and were really disappointed. One of us has been to the restaurant previously and had a good experience but the food we had tonight was disappointing. The pizzas were dry and gave us jaw ache. However they were also unbelievably...
NeenaT95 . 2020-05-22
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Worth every penny. Had to change my pants after eating these pizzas. The base, the cheese, oh god the cheese....
Z2236KFjoes . 2020-05-09
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Been here a couple of weeks ago and on my way home from work I have decided to pop in and get a pizza for take away. I have to admit, the pizza there is really tasty, big propotions and the price is really good....
Raduchereches . 2020-03-13
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Came with friends. Very small and cramped. We sat by door and were disturbed by the constant pizza delivery drivers coming in and out. The pizzas were ok but some were burnt underneath. Cutlery is in a tub on the table. Desserts were nice. This...
Ozzieziggy1 . 2019-10-15
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Guys..this pizza was really tasting,soft and authentic..compliments to Giorgio the pizza maker and Cinzia the lovely waitress.. Be back for sure bringing friends!!5 Stars!
amy87ra . 2019-09-16
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Excellent pizza, friendly staff, 12inch pizza was too big for me so I had to take half home! Staff cannot do enough. Lunch menu £7-95
jane a . 2019-07-31
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Had the All seasons pizza with lots of different toppings and a very generous size (though at £12.50 it was quite steep). Couple of tables outside so was able to enjoy the sun. Friendly staff
beverleydave . 2019-06-26
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I had pizzas for the first time from The Pizza Room in New Cross. After a long wait, I got 2 very oily and over salted pizzas, barely eatable. A place to avoid absolutely.
Traveler60053 . 2019-04-28
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I normally run through Victoria Park and saw this cosy place, just a few meters away from Mile End station, which looked very good. I had tried the delicious cakes and coffee of The Coffee Room, so I wanted to try this place as well,...
antoniomartin87 . 2019-02-28
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One of the best pizzas I have ever eaten... and I'm Italian! Fresh ingredients coming from Italy, nice young people working there, cosy atmosphere! Strongly Recommend
giogiaina . 2019-02-13
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Went there twice in a week, after some fun in Mile End. Very good pizza, i ate even the borders (crusty and tasty!). Not a big choice, sign of quality. Will definitively go back there !
Olivier B . 2018-12-22
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Enjoyed a lovely pizza here, plenty of options , lunch menu too. Cosy, good service, very pleasant staff, nice ambience
jane a . 2018-12-11
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I had a Marinara Pizza with extra garlic oil, it was very delicious! I would definitely go back to the Pizza room. The staff is friendly as well.
PNKLONDON . 2018-11-18
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Great pizzas (really authentic!), friendly and efficient service, reasonably priced (for the most part), nice atmosphere. I love the simplicity of it - just really good pizza, lovely wines and beers, relaxed setting. Perfect! Will come again and again!!! Only (tiny) thing I would say...
LauraKateFal . 2018-10-27
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Very quickly prepared and super delicious pizza. :) The beer moretti is also very good, so thank you
Flachy F . 2018-10-25
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Coming from Italy, it usually is quite difficult to come across places in London that do actually offer good pizza. That's why we were ever so happy to have decided to make our first delivery order with the pizza room. The pizza were absolutely outstanding....
Roz S . 2018-10-08
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I had the Summer pizza,the spicy ones and honestly I’m not the type of person who complain easily,, but the pizza was burnt,, not great as in the beginning,, the pizza dough is different,,not coming back for sure..
Mizi076 . 2018-09-30
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Lovely little restaurant close to Mile End station. Quick service and delicious pizzas - highly recommend the 'Summer' pizza!
JSmart353 . 2018-09-18
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Visited yesterday while dropping off a friend at the local university. Great pizza and great value for money (did the lunchtime deal). My friend who moved from New York said it's was better than most pizza she has had in New York. Just a shame...
nigelw1992 . 2018-09-17
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Lovely small pizza restaurant with very friendly staff. The food is great. I am gluten intolerant and their pizza is one of the best gluten free pizzas I’ve ever had. They do take away as well.
norah_w . 2018-09-04
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Good coffee and carrot cake :) as the icing has orange zest which makes it very zingy. Friendly service!
lukejV9342FQ . 2018-08-03
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We found this place almost accidentally on our way to the tube & were delighted that we did. It is only a small place but has a few tables inside & several out in the courtyard. The staff were lovely, the food promptly served &...
Angelene W . 2018-07-08
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We were looking for a place for a quick dinner as we were walking alongside the canal. The butternut & goat cheese pizza was excellent.
Nicco_75 . 2018-06-27
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This place is run by Italians and it becomes clear when you eat their very good pizza. The place is pretty nice and staff is kind. If you are nearby and want to taste a real pizza, consider it!
stefanor740 . 2018-05-27
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I fell in love with this place the moment it opened and was a regular visitor since then until I moved from the area. I was so excited to go back for lunch there, but... The pizzas were great, no matter if you go for...
catherinesanft . 2018-05-21
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Small pizza place near Mile End Park, and close to the Mile End Arts Pavilion. The pizzas are thin, come in interesting combinations and are mostly really good - the 'Summer' is amazing , and the 'All Seasons' is really nice too, but a recent...
archdeacon101 . 2018-05-21
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I happened upon this marvellous pizza restaurant and will definitely be returning soon! The staff were friendly and service of food was very quick. I got a very tasty wood-fired Ham and Rocket pizza. Would definitely recommend this place ;)
602abbief . 2018-05-04
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We popped up to The Pizza Room today on our way back after a walk in Victoria Park. The place is right next to the road and quite small, but cozy, with an interesting menu, from which you can choose "red" (with tomato sauce) or...
imandaryna . 2018-04-21
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We mostly get take away from here, but we sometimes eat in. Their pizza is just excellent - thin crust, great toppings. They do a wide range of pizzas all of which are great.
NotQuiteCockney . 2018-04-03
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Decent prices, unusually named pizza, cold beer and homemade desserts. The pizza's are obviously the main event and are thin, crispy, just the right amount of tasty toppings and cooked in a proper pizza oven. Easily the best pizza I've had in the vicinity. Whenever...
NeilPike . 2018-03-30
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loverly pizza and excellent service, managed to eat and relax in my lunch hour. we will definitely be back soon
blestrecordingsl2018 . 2018-02-25
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A tiny wee venue, but the pizza is very nice. Waitress was super friendly, and definitely worth a visit.
Patrick G . 2018-02-21
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Always get a takeaway from here for lunch. The pizzas are full of flavour and has a crispy base. The staff are very friendly and helpful with choices on orders. Would really recommend if you want fresh baked pizza.
kittyKatfoodielover . 2018-02-17
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Went with my girl, sporadically on a lunch time. It was pretty empty sans a few people. Waiter was nice. For starters we got the crostino, and for mains I got the calzone with tuna and she got the plain pizza. Nutella pizza for desert....
ELStudentReviewer . 2018-02-03
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We ordered pizza a few times from this place. The first time it was okay but the second time the dough wasn't cooked last time and the tomato sauce made it very soggy. I mainly tasted tomato sauce and not much the other ingredients.
Gracie_Roberts . 2018-01-29
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I went to the one in Surrey Quays a couple of time. Their vegetarian and vegan options are yummy! They do good baked goods too! Friendly staff :)
ereenn18 . 2018-01-24
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Really great tasting pizza with a fantastic lunch time offer on their Margarita pizza @ just £7 with additional toppings @ £1. Very friendly staff, superb pizza chefs and great environment and atmosphere. It was the perfect antidote to a wet and miserable Thursday lunchtime....
Stewart T . 2017-10-27
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I visited this pizzeria yesterday and we were very impressed. I went with my colleagues from work and we were all very satisfied (including the vegetarian). The staff were very friendly, professional and helpful. I definitely recommend this pizzeria (next time I will try the...
madeinguiri1992 . 2017-08-11
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Great little place with fantastic pizza! Quirky atmosphere and very friendly staff. I go here all the time with my boyfriend and thought that it was about time to say how amazing it is.
RestaurantE920 . 2017-08-07
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I went for a quick pizza with my daughter one evening. Its an informal restaurant with tables that you are expected to share if its gets busy (which is reasonable enough as it is a small place but not gret if you are wanting a...
Rhys D . 2017-07-29
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If I lived in London, I would be going here all the time. The pizza is just great, and affordable too. I recommend the "Spring" season pizza, which had copious, hot, stretchy smoked mozzarella with roasted courgette and aubergine.
Joshua B . 2017-07-27
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Pizza here was truly one of the best I have ever had in London and, that, together with a superb play list, makes this somewhere I would definitely recommend!
Sue1974 . 2017-07-19
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Great atmosphere, great service, great food. Nice quirky little spot. Fab for lunch. We stopped by for a quick snack and it definitely beat any of the other options round here
smojo69 . 2017-07-16
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The pizza is fairly good, and very filling. I was unable to finish it due to being so full (which is unusual for me!). For me however it is the homely atmosphere rather than the food being outstanding which would bring me back for another...
hannahsakura . 2017-05-02
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The pizza is really good and the staff is friendly. This is a good local pizza place and I'd recommend the "summer pizza" to anyone who likes pepperoni pizza.
Patrick N . 2017-04-26
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Literally a small room facing the junction near mile end station but with incredible pizza. It's sourdough style so quite crispy but with excellent toppings and ingredients. We mainly order it for takeaways or with deliveroo and always arrives on time.
Dario122 . 2017-04-21
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Being local to the area it is so great to have this place literally around the corner. The pizza is authentic and delicious, with a nice thin base and a great tomato sauce. So nice to have a change away from the doughy pizza'a available...
Kim R . 2017-04-15
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Ordered through uber eats and I didn't get my food in under 30 min as advertised instead it was over a hour later and was very cold. I even had to go find the delivery driver a 1/4 mile away and my place is easy...
Daryl I . 2017-04-14
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A delightful restaurant with great food, friendly staff and very clean. Great menu - good portions, food tastes fresh and well prepared. Very busy so shows how good it is. It's only small and they don't really take bookings. They do an enormous amount of...
Joyciejane . 2017-04-11
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Unappetising Pizza. It took ages to come out and when it did, it was disappointing to say the least. Staff were unsurly and the place did not look very clean. Wont be visiting again.
TaraF1014 . 2017-04-08
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Really good family meal. We had delicious pizza and salad. The cheesy garlic bread was great to start. We enjoyed the good service and friendly staff. A clean, tidy and friendly pizza place, great for lunch or all day snacks. Look forward to coming back.
Stephaanniiee . 2017-03-26
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Love this place, the Margarita with buffalo mozzarella is too good! It's a cosy place and well worth a visit. Not only are the pizzas great but the staff are super friendly too. I've yet to find a better pizza in London!
MintyB0y . 2017-03-13
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I ordered a Verdure on a Saturday night and the pizza looked good but unfortunately the base was too thick and uncooked because of all the vegetables that were on top. It was not awful, but not actually great. It was too heavy in the...
ConstanceR153 . 2017-02-04
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We've eaten here or got takeaway over 10 times, the pizza is amazing, especially the plain margarita :)
Emma_5678 . 2017-01-20
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Ate here on a Friday night as a walk up. Instantly got seated and food arrived fast. Everything was delicious. Staff were attentive but not intrusive. Nice cosy environment without feeling cramped!
Phoebe S . 2016-11-17
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Really nothing to fault with this place. Lovely ambience, attentive and genuinely friendly service. My friend that I visited with had an allergy and the staff were so understanding and helpful it just made the experience so much more enjoyable. Yes, at first it may...
sfgclarke . 2016-11-05
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Best pizza I've had in a long time - have been here a number of times and it's always top notch. The summer pizza is sensational!
Bernieoc . 2016-11-03
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Ordered take out one night after a long day at work. Was hoping for something decent and was very surprised. One of the better pizzas I've had in the UK, the dough is delicious and very well cooked Also asked for a few added extras...
412ryang . 2016-10-21
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Really good pizza. Also gluten free option. Super tasty and nice and welcoming staff. The owner also owns the cafe down the road with great coffee and home baked goods
amnonf2015 . 2016-10-05
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