Best Burgers & Pizza in London

Two of the most competitive categories in London dining — burgers and pizza both have passionate followings and genuinely excellent independent options once you know where to look beyond the chains.

Burgers

Patty & Bun and Bleecker Burger are two of the most consistently well-reviewed independent burger operations with multiple London locations — thick, well-seasoned patties and proper brioche buns. Honest Burgers (many locations) is reliable and reasonably priced. For a more upscale experience, several modern British restaurants do an excellent "smash burger" as a menu addition worth seeking out specifically.

Pizza

London's pizza scene splits into Neapolitan-style (thin, blistered crust, wood-fired, Franco Manca and wider independent scene) and New York-style (larger slices, Yard Sale Pizza in East London is the benchmark). Franco Manca pioneered affordable proper Neapolitan pizza in London and remains reliable across its many branches. For a special-occasion pizza, several higher-end Italian restaurants do exceptional versions worth the premium.

Tips

• Yard Sale Pizza (East London, multiple branches) does the best New York-style slices in the city.
• Franco Manca is consistently good value across all its branches — a reliable fallback anywhere in London.
• Weekday lunch deals at burger and pizza spots are often significantly cheaper than dinner.