Short Road Pizza
Our verdict · A thin, crisp New York-Roman pie whose marinara was named National Pizza of the Year 2025 - the pick for chasing the buzziest pizza in town.
Go if
You are a pizza obsessive who wants the buzziest, award-winning pie and doesn't mind a casual East London pub setting.
Skip it if
You want a central location, guaranteed seating or a traditional Neapolitan pizza.
Plan your visit
Short Road Pizza
~£16-£18.50 per pizza
Indicative price at the time of review.
Short Road began as a pandemic project and now operates out of Exale Brewing's East London pubs - the Three Colts Tavern in Bethnal Green and William the Fourth in Leyton - serving what it calls Romana Americana: thin, crisp, no-flop bases somewhere between Rome and New York. Its Short Road Marinara was crowned National Pizza of the Year at the 2025 National Pizza Awards, and Time Out ranked the pizza third-best in the world in early 2026. Pizzas run roughly £16-£18.50 (indicative). The trade-off is access: these are pub residencies rather than a polished restaurant, so hours are tied to the venues, seating is casual and busy, and East London locations are less convenient than the central options above - which is why it scores lower on accessibility despite elite pizza.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Its marinara was named National Pizza of the Year at the 2025 National Pizza Awards
- Time Out ranked the pizza third-best in the world in early 2026
- Distinctive thin, crisp New York-Roman style with inventive toppings
Cons
- Pub-residency setup means limited hours and casual, often busy seating
- East London locations are less convenient for central visitors
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Napoli on the Road | 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 PizzaThis pick | 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
Short Road Pizza has several branches — address, opening hours, phone and ratings vary by location, so check your chosen branch before you go.
- Locations
- Multiple branches
- Price
- ~£16-£18.50 per pizza (indicative)
- Style
- Romana Americana (New York-Roman hybrid)
- Signature accolade
- National Pizza of the Year 2025 (the Short Road Marinara)
- Setting
- Residencies inside East London pubs
- Indicative price
- ~£16-£18.50 per pizza
Insider tip · Check which residency is open before you travel - the Bethnal Green and Leyton sites keep different schedules.
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 13 September 2026
- Updated
- 13 September 2026
- Last verified
- 13 September 2026
- Sources
- 9 sources
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