Napoli on the Road
Our verdict · The most decorated pizza in the capital and our benchmark for contemporary Neapolitan - named Europe's best pizzeria outside Italy three years running by 50 Top Pizza.
Go if
You want the single highest-rated Neapolitan pizza in London and will book ahead for it.
Skip it if
You want a spontaneous, low-key slice with no wait or reservation.
Plan your visit
Napoli on the Road
From ~£12 per pizza
Indicative price at the time of review.
Founded by pizzaiolo Michele Pascarella, Napoli on the Road has been named the best pizzeria in Europe outside Italy by 50 Top Pizza for three consecutive years (2024-2026), and Pascarella was named the world's best pizza maker (Global Pizza Maker of the Year) by the same body in 2023. The kitchen produces wood-fired Neapolitan bases that reviewers describe as light and pillowy, topped with tomato and buffalo mozzarella, and consistently rate the crust and ingredient quality among the best in London. Individual pizzas start from around £12 (indicative), and the Soho site has added a seven-course pizza tasting menu at £65 per head (indicative) for those who want the full showcase. What started as a Chiswick neighbourhood spot has expanded to Richmond and, most recently, Soho, so book ahead and note that opening hours and exact menus vary by branch.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Named Europe's best pizzeria outside Italy by 50 Top Pizza three years running (2024-2026)
- Reviewers rate the wood-fired Neapolitan crust and ingredient quality among London's best
- Three branches, plus a Soho seven-course pizza tasting menu (£65 pp, indicative) for a special occasion
Cons
- Tables at the flagship sites book up fast, so walk-ins can face a wait
- The premium tasting-menu route is a significant step up in price from a standard pizza
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Napoli on the RoadThis pick | 92/100 | From ~£12 per pizza (indicative) | overall |
| 2.50 Kalo di Ciro Salvo | 90/100 | ~£16-£19 per pizza (indicative) | classic Neapolitan |
| 3.Short Road Pizza | 87/100 | ~£16-£18.50 per pizza (indicative) | New York-Roman hybrid |
| 4.Pizza Pilgrims | 89/100 | From ~£10 per pizza (indicative) | groups and reliability |
| 5.Sodo Pizza | 86/100 | From ~£13 per pizza (indicative) | sourdough on a neighbourhood budget |
Good to know
Napoli on the Road has several branches — address, opening hours, phone and ratings vary by location, so check your chosen branch before you go.
- Locations
- Multiple branches
- Price
- From ~£12 per pizza (indicative)
- Style
- Contemporary Neapolitan, wood-fired
- Signature accolade
- 50 Top Pizza - best in Europe outside Italy (3 years running)
- Founder
- Michele Pascarella (Global Pizza Maker of the Year 2023)
- Format
- Sit-down; Soho seven-course tasting menu ~£65 pp (indicative)
Insider tip · The original Chiswick site is the group's neighbourhood original, but target the Soho branch if you want the tasting menu.
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 13 September 2026
- Updated
- 13 September 2026
- Last verified
- 13 September 2026
- Sources
- 9 sources
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