Pizza East - Shoreditch

This was hands down one of the worst service experiences I’ve had in years (Saturday afternoon). The waitress completely ignored us and never checked on our table once—we had to flag her down every time we needed something. When we asked her to take a photo, she hesitated and said, “Erm, yes, OK,” in a way that made us feel awkward and unwelcome. The restaurant was practically empty, so there was no excuse for the lack of attention. After our mains, we had to ask for the dessert menu, and then she vanished for 20 minutes. At that point, we gave up on dessert altogether. We ended up asking a different staff member, who was serving the next table (and actually doing his job well), to bring us the bill. He got the waitress to come over, and she presented us with a bill that had the service charge already added. When I asked for one without the service charge, she rushed off and returned without a word—no apology, no explanation, nothing. The food didn’t redeem the experience either. The mac and cheese was decent, but the vegetable pizza was disappointing and just didn’t work for us. I usually stick to the Mushroom Truffle or Nduja options, and if I ever come back, it’ll be for those—though, after this experience, I’m not sure I’ll return at all. Shocked - this used to be a solid 5 star, and I've recommended it to so many people.

i have a mixed review as i dined in on saturday and absolutely loved it, we thought the food was amazing and incredibly well priced on top of that. the mac n cheese in particular was so nice that i decided to order through deliveroo today, it took an hour for my order to be made (a pizza, side and a dip) and i actually laughed at the portion size of the delivery mac n cheese

Quite a disappointing evening. We visited on a friend's recommendation, and overall, I don't think Pizza East is a bad restaurant. Rather, it had been soured by a poor experience. I had a pizza Diavola, which was quite nice. My partner, on the other hand, had her order forgotten. When the staff eventually came to remind themselves of what she had ordered it was rushed through with insane amounts of rocket (see pictures) and mushrooms - which weren't advertised as being an ingredient of the pizza. My partner ended up predominantly eating the sides rather than the main she had ordered due to the false advertising on the menu, which had left us feeling a little half empty. Service charge was astronomical, which ended up feeling like the cherry on top of a ruined evening. On a side note, there was exposed wiring in the mens bathroom (see pics). Which is particularly dangerous given the metal light fittings and the obvious wet hands from hand washing. For a restaurant that seems quite fancy, it's a shame to see such poor workmanship on such basic installations.

I felt like I was in Italy… Thanks to Nadia for her kindness and spontaneity. The best pizza in London..

I’ve been here so many times, it’s a great place for any occasion. I’ve been twice within this month, once for my boyfriend’s birthday and again for dinner with friends. The food is tasty, waiters are helpful and friendly. The atmosphere is very nice, we went last night and was served by Dani (sorry if I’ve spelt that wrong hun xx) she’s a delight, banging sense of humour. Thank you for having us, be back soon :) oh and the fungi truffle pizza and GFC dip - I would sell my liver for it

A great find! Myself and my family found this place completely coincidentally and it quickly made it's way to my top 10 fave pizza spots. The San Daniel Pizza is just phenomenal! The staff is always wonderfully accommodating and attentive. Highly recommend!! The only critique I can give is that the lasagne was a bit dry for our taste. I think this is purely a personal preference (we prefer a saucy lasagne) but the flavour was still fantastic.

We celebrated my friend’s hen do in this restaurant. They were able to accommodate us (9 people) without reservation which was really nice! They even gave my friend a free champagne. We availed of their £37/person tasting menu which include several starters, several pizzas and tiramisu. Their drinks menu was also amazing. We really loved the food. Exquisite flavours and really very reminiscent of Italy. The service was impeccable as well. It is a bit on the pricey side but it was all worth it. We came in very hungry and we left very satisfied. Also, the ambiance is very cozy and the mood lighting inside the dining hall was amazing! Thank you to the team!

Overpriced for what it is. I paid £15.50 (not including service charge) for this tiny thing with barely any toppings lmao. Like what the heck. And the taste was just fine. Nothing special. Honestly you can find pizza that tastes the same literally anywhere else in the area. Pizza Union/Rudy’s/Pizza Pilgrims literally anywhere and for a better price.

This was hands down one of the worst service experiences I’ve had in years (Saturday afternoon). The waitress completely ignored us and never checked on our table once—we had to flag her down every time we needed something. When we asked her to take a photo, she hesitated and said, “Erm, yes, OK,” in a way that made us feel awkward and unwelcome. The restaurant was practically empty, so there was no excuse for the lack of attention. After our mains, we had to ask for the dessert menu, and then she vanished for 20 minutes. At that point, we gave up on dessert altogether. We ended up asking a different staff member, who was serving the next table (and actually doing his job well), to bring us the bill. He got the waitress to come over, and she presented us with a bill that had the service charge already added. When I asked for one without the service charge, she rushed off and returned without a word—no apology, no explanation, nothing. The food didn’t redeem the experience either. The mac and cheese was decent, but the vegetable pizza was disappointing and just didn’t work for us. I usually stick to the Mushroom Truffle or Nduja options, and if I ever come back, it’ll be for those—though, after this experience, I’m not sure I’ll return at all. Shocked - this used to be a solid 5 star, and I've recommended it to so many people.

i have a mixed review as i dined in on saturday and absolutely loved it, we thought the food was amazing and incredibly well priced on top of that. the mac n cheese in particular was so nice that i decided to order through deliveroo today, it took an hour for my order to be made (a pizza, side and a dip) and i actually laughed at the portion size of the delivery mac n cheese

Quite a disappointing evening. We visited on a friend's recommendation, and overall, I don't think Pizza East is a bad restaurant. Rather, it had been soured by a poor experience. I had a pizza Diavola, which was quite nice. My partner, on the other hand, had her order forgotten. When the staff eventually came to remind themselves of what she had ordered it was rushed through with insane amounts of rocket (see pictures) and mushrooms - which weren't advertised as being an ingredient of the pizza. My partner ended up predominantly eating the sides rather than the main she had ordered due to the false advertising on the menu, which had left us feeling a little half empty. Service charge was astronomical, which ended up feeling like the cherry on top of a ruined evening. On a side note, there was exposed wiring in the mens bathroom (see pics). Which is particularly dangerous given the metal light fittings and the obvious wet hands from hand washing. For a restaurant that seems quite fancy, it's a shame to see such poor workmanship on such basic installations.

I felt like I was in Italy… Thanks to Nadia for her kindness and spontaneity. The best pizza in London..

I’ve been here so many times, it’s a great place for any occasion. I’ve been twice within this month, once for my boyfriend’s birthday and again for dinner with friends. The food is tasty, waiters are helpful and friendly. The atmosphere is very nice, we went last night and was served by Dani (sorry if I’ve spelt that wrong hun xx) she’s a delight, banging sense of humour. Thank you for having us, be back soon :) oh and the fungi truffle pizza and GFC dip - I would sell my liver for it

A great find! Myself and my family found this place completely coincidentally and it quickly made it's way to my top 10 fave pizza spots. The San Daniel Pizza is just phenomenal! The staff is always wonderfully accommodating and attentive. Highly recommend!! The only critique I can give is that the lasagne was a bit dry for our taste. I think this is purely a personal preference (we prefer a saucy lasagne) but the flavour was still fantastic.

We celebrated my friend’s hen do in this restaurant. They were able to accommodate us (9 people) without reservation which was really nice! They even gave my friend a free champagne. We availed of their £37/person tasting menu which include several starters, several pizzas and tiramisu. Their drinks menu was also amazing. We really loved the food. Exquisite flavours and really very reminiscent of Italy. The service was impeccable as well. It is a bit on the pricey side but it was all worth it. We came in very hungry and we left very satisfied. Also, the ambiance is very cozy and the mood lighting inside the dining hall was amazing! Thank you to the team!

Overpriced for what it is. I paid £15.50 (not including service charge) for this tiny thing with barely any toppings lmao. Like what the heck. And the taste was just fine. Nothing special. Honestly you can find pizza that tastes the same literally anywhere else in the area. Pizza Union/Rudy’s/Pizza Pilgrims literally anywhere and for a better price.

Truffle pizza was really really good. The atmosphere is also good, and the red wine we ordered was very good as well. Coming from NYC I didn't know what to expect when it came to pizza in London, but this pizza def met my expectations. The truffle looked scooped on so I spread it throughout the pizza so it was on every bite and added some salt. The pizza is thin enough for one person to eat. At least I ate the entire thing! lol Very good! Next time ill come with other people so I can try the other recommendations like the pork belly and a few other things that were pointed out to me. :)

Turn around if it's late night. Tried to walk in at 10:30pm - hours said they closed at 12am....we were told the kitchen was closed already. Go to Dishoom instead, no issues with late night food.

Excellent pizza! Service was amazing and great vibe! Came in here while staying at a nearby hotel. A perfect area in shoreditch to explore and to stop in for a bite. The four cheese black truffle pizza was perfection and the lasagna was authentic! Not too pricey and a great vibe for a Saturday afternoon

My co-worker would kill me if he saw I was only giving Pizza East a 3 star rating as he loved the pizza here, but honestly, it's a 3 in my book. Decor wise, this place was pretty great. Open, airy, lots of woods and very natural feeling. Blends in really well with this neighborhood. Also, very large and looks like a number of people could host a party so it probably gets pretty loud in there when at a full capacity. Service was fairly decent. Server wasn't super on top of it and had to wait for her for awhile to get our food ordered and the bill taken care of. I got the 4 cheese pizza with black truffles which I'm not really a huge fungi guy, but when it comes to black truffle, I generally enjoy the flavor of them. It was a very cheesy which I appreciated, but it was really heavy on the black truffles which after awhile, I scrapped off because it was overpowering the pizza. Granted, there is a chance the chef splurged on mine, so take that with a grain of salt. I probably would have given Pizza East a 4 star had this not been an issue. The crust on this pizza was fairly decent. I wouldn't say it's amazing. Even though it's a 3 star, I'd be more than happy to return and give this place another shot with a different pizza. Quality seems legit.

this restaurant is rude, and possibly fraudulent. book at your peril. they charge £30 per person on the booking for cancellation i.e. more than you would spend if you actually ate there. there are plenty of better restaurants in the area, go to one of those instead.

This review is for the dark chocolate salted caramel tart. It is simply divine! If you're looking for a delicious dessert in a fun atmosphere, this is your place!

Having a nice staycation in East London this weekend? Remember to swing by Pizza East! It's just right opposite boxpark and shoreditch overground Station. This place has good vibes, absolutely in love with the industrial interior design. Single tables are a little tight for two. I'd suggest you go for the round ones if there's one available. I wouldn't say this is artisinal pizza or anything fancy like that. It's just different. We had the Veal meatball and shrimp chilly. The veal is a little salty for my liking, but I thoroughly enjoyed having both. I usually don't eat my crust but this was just next level. I hope they consider cheesy crust next time. We also bone marrow with cipollini and burrata to start. The bone marrow is a must try. It comes in threes with the marrow juice between the bones. Personally I wouldn't share this because it's not a whole lot, also its incredibly addictive. The burrata presentation wasnt half as impressive but I'd say the cheese was equally amazing. They have really nice cocktails available here. We had Salento (hendricks gin and pineapple) and a Streaga. Not the cheapest cocktails around! £9.75 each. Finally finished off with tiramisu and coffee. Total bill came up to less than £85 for two. This includes two starters, two cocktails, two pizzas, one dessert and two coffees. A little upscale but definitely worth the bill.

Pizza East Shoreditch is my first stop every time I visit London. Yes they have great pizzas but they have so much more. Several creative sharing plates and pasta dishes. My favorite is their Mac N' Cheese. The staff have a low turnover rate so when I return it's like seeing old friends. In particular, Ghiv and Laura always remember what I typically order and how I like it served. The Mac N' Cheese comes out of the pizza oven piping hot with the cheese bubbling like lava from Vesuvius. Even if it's been a few months since my last visit I'm greeted by name and my glass of Montepulciano is served with even having to ask.

Came here last night for dinner around 8:30pm and it was super packed- about a 45 mins wait for walk ins. Good thing we had reservations. Between my friend and I, we shared: -Black Truffle, Taleggio, Mozzarella, Parmesan pizza: I loved how cheesy + savory this was! Only wished the crust was more crispy/less droopy. -Butter lettuce avocado salad: Simple yet tasty. Very mustardy dressing, perhaps a tad too salty for my taste. -Cauliflower: we were not expecting a huge head of cauliflower! Never had it with yogurt and salsa. Really good and made the meal way more balanced. I washed everything down with a Camden Pale Ale. Pretty good combo! Very casual, industrial feel. Soap and hand lotion smells so good!

Yessssss delicious pizza! And from the mouth of a New Yorker, this means something. Typical NY, thin-crust pizza with a hint of burned crust. Loads of toppings and flavours. I got the aubergine and pesto pizza with squash added a top. Not one topping was skimped on. The rich roasted aubergine and thin-sliced squash, together with the tomato sauce, are just fabulous. I ate the whole pizza! The price gives me sideye- at £12 a medium-sized pie, it's not cheap- but it's so damn good I would return. It wasn't overly busy when we stopped by this Sunday afternoon. Just dinking a star because my husband had the burrata antipasti and the cheese is pretty bland. Have had far better burrata at Obica and in NY. Also the glass of Pinot Grigio (decent enough) is pretty pricey at £8/glass. But my husband said the lamb meatballs were quite tasty.

In Pizza East I've found my go to Sunday brunch spot in London, a conclusion I arrived at after noshing here two Sundays in a row. Their pizzas are thin crust with a thick doughy edge - not consistent with an Italian style - but tasty to be sure. And they're good for sharing. Our buffalo mozzarella, tomato, basil pie was heavily sauced which is great if you're into that (I am.) The sauce may be slightly too sweet and pasty and I could have used more basil, but overall the pizza's delicious. The butter lettuce salad with avocado was a great complement to the pizza but it needed more seasoning and some acid (a squeeze of lemon could've done a lot for it.) We got the lamb meatballs but between them and the pizza we had two competing red sauces so I would not recommend ordering these two together. Once again, not a traditional Italian meatball but instead, a Mediterranean influenced one using lamb and other spices. Ambiance wise, the space is a warm one. They've transformed an industrial warehouse (lots of concrete) with low ceilings into a very cosy, inviting place. In the loos, with their exposed copper pipes and worn wood stall doors, you really sense you're in a building that was once something very different. The hand cream near the soap is an especially nice surprise for dry, chapped winter hands. During Sunday afternoon service the crowd was very mixed: couples, couples with kids, larger groups - my kind of place. Getting a table for two at 13:00 on Sunday hasn't been a problem (read: no wait.) I'd take Pizza East over Story Deli (just a block away on Redchurch) any day.

Yes it's me, the lactose-intolerant pizza-lover. Ok, I'm a conundrum. But places like Pizza East help. I emailed in advance to ask if there was any lactose in the crust and if they could make a cheeseless pizza for me, and they emailed back not ten minutes later saying I'd be safely lactose free! That hurdle cleared, all I had to do was get there and then decide what to order. Ordering was the hard part. Ok, so I'm an indecisive, lactose-intolerant pizza-lover. Fine. Decisions, decisions. I actually didn't get a pizza, after all that! Other reviews said the pizza was alright but other things were better. So I tried the avocado, pancetta, and tomato focaccia, £5, lamb meatballs in tomato sauce, £5 (asked for it with grilled bread, which came free of charge!), and the artichoke and aubergine fritti, £6, accompanied by a Bethnal Pale Ale, £4. All that would have been too much for me, but I was with a friend so we shared the fritti. It was delicious - a small portion but just enough to leave you wanting more without getting bored of it. (We added chili flakes to the mayo sauce for zing.) The foccacia was lovely, and brimming with avocado, but would not have been enough on its own. The lamb meatballs were mouthwatering, but by the time I was done eating all three, I was really glad of that bread because damn were those babies salty! Delicious, but a bit too salty, I think. I even got to try the pizza, because that's what my friend ordered. Good tasting crust, a mix of crispy and chewy. She had the prosciutto cotto, tomato, mozzarella, artichoke, £11. That type of prosciutto is more like ham, and the 'tomato' was just sauce, not on top, while she reported the pizza to be under-cheesed. Oh well, that allowed me to take a bite. It was good, but not great. The decor is cool. Could be in NYC or LA but fits right in across from the Box Park. Service was ok but not exceptionally attentive. All in all, it was a nice meal in a nice place but not raveworthy. 3-stars "A-OK" fits perfectly.

Very nice meal here. Loved the vibe/atmosphere. Pizza (mozz/tomato/basil) wasn't amazing but still pretty good - very thin. Make sure you ask for the chili oil to dip your crust in! Appetizers were delicious. Really enjoyed the prawns as well as the honeycomb bruschetta with fig and burrata - YUM. My bf also loved the pork belly appetizer. Gripes - they wouldn't customize a pie with just half salami. Also saw a bug running across the side of the bar....looked like a small roach.

By far the worst dining experience in many many years. Negatives - The bar area to wait while your table is ready is chaotic and slow. Maybe the concept is to reflect a kitchen table but falls flat. - Pizza was soggy - Communal tables tight and cramped - beer selection was really poor with limited craft options - Service was dire. They add a discretionary service charge which is fine but we opted to deduct 2 euro to reflect experience and the server returned to question as if we had failed toboay. We explained our reason but he was biligerant. Tip is always discretionary so done expect and certainly never come back to a table as if to assert the bill was left short There are no positives. We left bewildered and personally I was furious by such poor manners. Good luck to those who enjoy but not for me and certainly failed to deliver any rustic Italian hospitality.

This is a very nice Pizzeria in the heart of Shoreditch. The quality of the food is high. We started sharing delicious lamb meatball then we had one salami and one truffle pizza, both savory and well cooked. We also shared a strawberry cheesecake. The waiter was nice and the food arrived quickly. The location was very cool, but it's a loud place. The price is fine.

Great food, so much flavour in the pizza and mac and cheese. Sat by bar and the bartender was super friendly and always made sure my drink was topped up! Great dining experience

Good pizza but the service is pretty bad. Waited for a seat. After being seated took over 15 minutes for them to take our order. After we ordered food came out quick and was good. Got the salami pizza , mushroom pizza and margerita. Don't get the garlic bread it's drenched in oil. Probably half a glass of oil per slice. Strawberry panna cotta was pretty good too. After were done eating it took the server 15 minutes to clear our table. Then some more time to take desert order and now have been waiting to pay for the last 15 minutes. Overall not worth the wait.

If it were just about the pizza, maybe 3 stars but it's not. The wine recommendation was fantastic! The salad was very pleasing. The scene was robust and festive. And of course it's a great location. Plus the pizza was still good...fresh mushrooms, great dough, etc... All around fun dining experience!

I went to the place Pizza East after hearing about it hype. Indeed the place was packed on a Monday 6:30pm, amazing, the environment is very cool too. They have a 50% off on Monday for whoever applied to a special ring to have this discount, go for it. Now...the food Is not as good as people think it is, the pizza is just ok, the crust is to thin and lacks flavor. Plus the pizza got cold very fast. I had a marguerita and a Spicy salami, something like that. The second one is a great recipe, congrats! Now, they need to improve a little the dough, is too thin, and I don`t recommend this unit because is packed, or if you like the hype, go for it. London needs to improve their Pizza, very little looks appetizing.

Pizza was delicious, with several unique choices, and fairly reasonably priced. Service was very friendly as well and our pizzas came out quickly. The decor and ambiance were the cherries on top of the dining experience. The pizza here is probably the best pizza I've had since coming to London.

We've been in town almost three weeks now and needed to get our pizza fix. Pizza East has been pretty solid for us on our previous visits and that's where we went. Thankfully we made a booking for lunch this weekend. We've ended up dining at the bar on previous walk ins. If you want a table, and not the bar or communal table seats, I'm fairly sure a booking is a must. PE always seems to be packed and buzzing. Our server took our drink order for a round of Guinness and a bottle of fizzy water (trying to get better with these terms). When she arrived shortly after with our drinks, we were ready to eat. Rocket salad and olives to start. Buffalo mozzarella, tomato and basil pizza for the lady and Salami (subbed for the anchovies), tomato, olive, caper, oregano and mozz pizza for me. The salad was great and a nice, light start. It would have benefited greatly from a splash of balsamic vinegar though. The almonds that came with the olives were outstanding. Our pizzas came out just as we finished up our starters. My wife's pizza was just as she likes it, light on the cheese. I had a generous helping of salami on my pie and made short work of it. Where Pizza East nails it for me is the crust, crunchy and yet still chewy. A bit thin in the middle perhaps, but pretty, pretty, pretty good. We devoured them both in no time. A decent eater will have no problem taking down an entire pie. No dessert for us. Solid pizzas at PE, yet I continue my search for London's best pie.

Pizza East is in Shoreditch, housed in the Tea Building which is home to Shoreditch House and Dirty Burger - all of which are owned by the Soho House Group. The interior has a warehouse feel about it and is open, with high ceilings and an industrial vibe. At the entrance, there is a small area with a big wooden table in the centre for drinks and charcuterie. Venture further in and you have the main dining area, with a central bar dotted with high stools for bar dining. It can get very busy with walk-ins during lunch time, so a colleague and I booked a table for two. The style of service is informal and friendly which is perfect for lunch. We were greeted immediately at our tables, but given time to scan the menu. I was so hungry, which from experience should tell me I will order more than I can eat. Regardless, I went for two courses. To start, I had barolo carpaccio, shaved pecorino and girolles. Oh my god, I love mushrooms in dishes, especially the more wild and exotic variations. AND I also love cheese, so two out of three favourites on my plate! The carpaccio stood up to these two favourite ingredients of mine, with its slightly smoky taste. My colleague had bruschetta with fig and burrata which I have obsessed about in previous reviews, as it is the most of delicate of Italian cheeses with a sold outer shell and smooth creamy inside. Lush starters thank you very much. The main course is where my eyes proved to be bigger than my stomach. Crispy pork belly, served with salsa verde, red cabbage and butter beans. Wow. The pork belly meat was tender and was perfectly partnered with the finely chopped herbs, garlic and other bits. It was an effort to work through this epic portion of meat. I was reluctant to leave any of it, but I literally could not take any more. Perhaps best to miss out a starter with this dish to ensure you lick the plate clean. As a vegetarian, my fellow diner had the pizza with artichokes, tomato, rocket and marjoram. Good pizza and a good price. A good spot for lunch, but I imagine that it will also great on the long wooden tables with a group of friends too for an evening session. I will definitely be back here soon.

As I can only review on dessert and tea, not the pizza. On a late afternoon, after engorging myself from a food walking tour (filled with Poppies, Brick Lane Bagels, Curry, Cheese, Etc) we stopped here to end our tour for dessert. I was surprised we would be having dessert at a pizza joint in London. Huh? Well it actually was quite better then I thought it would be. We got a slice of the dark chocolate, salted caramel tart - served with whipped cream. It was quite decadent and the caramel was the perfect consistency. The atmosphere was also really cool - open bar areas, group seating and fun vibe. I would go back with a group of friends and recommend as a place for a quick hangout or drinks.

cocktail and staff are great! But I found the pizza kinda "wet"in the middle the crust is very good but I was a bit disappoint also cause I ordered a margarita: cheese, tomato and basil but I was really missing basil on the pizza, I got what ? 5/6 leaves? anyway the bar staff is very sweet and super cool I would give it a second chance

Had dinner here on a Monday night (50% night) & must declare an interest inasmuch as my mate is on good terms with the staff therefore any waiting around or service issues experienced by other reviewers weren't evident & may or may not have been down to that. Can't comment on the beer selection as wasn't in the mood for one at that point so just opted for a soft, which was oddly supplied as two small bottles of Canada Dry. No complaints about the olive and bread with dip starters we had or with the pizza, which they were happy to box up the remains of for later consumption. As it was half price night it's difficult for me to say whether I'd go in any other time but it's in the back of my mind if I find myself in the area on a Monday again.

Great place to drop in for a sit down lunch during the working week. Good service and good food without having to wait forever. Plenty of seating and nice decor, the one on Portabello is still my preferred one though.

Finally made it here. I had been meaning to try it for ages and never had the chance or, probably more accurately, made the effort. With a bit of New Year's resolve, managed to make a booking for Sat night. Firstly, take note of their table times. I was told that I could have my table for two on Sat night for 1.5 hours when I received the confirmation call for the booking. When I called to let them know I was running late, I was informed that the table would be held for 30 mins past the booking time and then released. Fair enough on both counts and appreciate the clear advance warning. If such policies exist, it's good to be told beforehand. We shared a lardo speck crostini to start and then had a pizza each. The crostini was quite good but a bit confusing. There were two pieces and I think one had the lardo and the other had the speck. It took me a little while to figure that out. My spicy sausage, mozzarella and tender stem broccoli pizza had good flavors. But I understand previous reviewers' comments about how the pizza is limp because it was. Limp and soggy in the middle. I still enjoyed it though. For desert, the salted caramel tart with the whipped cream on the side was luscious and just right - salty and chocolatey and the right amount of caramel. As my friend was saying, you don't go to Pizza East for the best pizza in London. You go because it's a Shoreditch institution and it's still there. Pizza East planted a flag on that corner before the first ironically bearded hipster dared to venture into the neighborhood. For that reason, I would probably go again if the opportunity presents itself. Also, when we left a mobile phone on our table, one of the servers chased us down the street in only his plaid shirt to return it to us. Now that's good service.

Strolling the area and looking for a bite to eat, we stumbled upon this place. What a great find. Trendy, younger crowd & high energy, it was a great place to start the night. We liked it so much that we came back a few days later with our teens. Place was filled with all types; Dates, workmates, friends. Everyone there was having a good time. Both times, we were able to get a table in less than 10 minutes for dinner, despite it being busy (weeknights). And both nights, we had good service. Great wine selection; we had several different bottles of red wine. Good selections of meat & cheeses for a board. My favorite pizza? The anchovies, tomato, mozzarella, capers & olives. YUM, I loved this! Very salty & tasty. Husband's favorite pizza? Salami, tomato, mozzarella, chili flakes.

Love the atmosphere here! Very rustic looking, dim lighting and lots of chandeliers. The ceiling looks very industrial like it was once a warehouse and the floors are panels of wood (like a boardwalk). They also have an open kitchen concept and lots of seating. As for service, we were seated right away as we had reservations and our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu and super friendly. To drink I got a mojito -- not the best but definitely not the worst. I know mojitos are supposed to full of half ice but this was filled over the top and after a few sips my mojito was done. Our food came about less than 10 minutes after ordering which was amazing as we were both starving! To eat I got the pizza with eggplant and spinach on it (I forget the actual name on the menu) and my niece got the spicy sausage pizza which she really enjoyed. My pizza on the other hand was mediocre. We both agreed that the crust could not hold up the toppings at all so when lifting a slice of pizza it would literally droop down. Overall I enjoyed this place and its atmosphere. However, I would give this place 3 stars which is what I rated it as it was not the best pizza I've ever had but it was good. For a pizza place, you don't expect the toppings on a pizza to literally slide off the dough, cheese and all. P

The food is mediocre at best the experience was also mediocre at best... A friend of mine and came to Pizza east after I had a sudden pizza craving while in east London. We walked in and where made to wait for 15 minutes in their 'bar' area. Its not apparent where you order or where the wine list is, you have to ask around and *try* to find a waiter to get what you want in. We gave up and waited our turn to get seated. In the mean time though, the restaurant was far from packed but I believe they where heavily understaffed. When we sat down, I was handed the menu and then made a choice: Potato, Garlic, Pancetta pizza with some sharp Italian cheese which I can't remember. I was told that they had screwed up the menu and that choice was not available but rather it would be a pizza with no pancetta and rosemary instead which I found odd, they where not really willing to do what was on the menu which was a tad ridiculous so I went with what the waiter had said. We ordered drinks as well, I had a glass of a youngish primitivo... alas the primitivo was served in a thick small glass which was for me is a NONO. The piece de resistance is really that my pizza arrived BEFORE our drinks and I was then asked if we had already drunk out drinks (like it was our fault lol) Overall,mediocre. The wine list is mediocre. The food is not innovative and pizzas crumble to pieces when you slice them which means you have to sort of piece them back together to try to eat them and highly overpriced for what it is. The venue is nice but I highly recommend you look elsewhere.

4 visits in 3 months makes an addict, I suppose? I LOVE YOU, PIZZA EAST.

Don't even bother trying this place on a weekend eve if you haven't booked - unless you don't mind a 50 minute wait in their packed out bar area (which they'll claim will be 30mins). If you've cleverly booked in advance (or you've got a date with good chat to distract you - check!) then go for it! It's possibly the most hipster pizza place in town - industrial-chic (read: unfinished) interior with exposed ceiling vents, lighting so low you can barely read the menu, a menu full of ingredients you don't understand, and very lovely waiters who all have beards and tattoos. It's not perfect - the pizzas aren't cheap and the middles go a little soggy. But the bases taste fresh and the toppings are certainly interesting. Watch out for the nduja one - it almost fried my tastebuds it was so chilli! I do like the compact cocktail selection too - my 'New Fashioned' on Saturday really hit the spot. Come for these and the fun buzzy vibe, just not for the pizzas.

Looks great, tastes average. Reasons to go: Great for big groups, easy food, quick service, trendy warehouse style & decor, GOOD Garlic Bread! Reasons not to go: average pizza with not great combinations of toppings, overpriced for the quality. Hardly any non-bready options or no apparent gluten-free varieties.

I'd heard of Pizza East in the area but I didn't realise it was in the Tea Building - very cool location and it's a great looking restaurant, good for groups and if you want to impress someone with somewhere a bit cool (although of course it's now too well known actually to be cool) Service was generally prompt and friendly. The food is also pretty good - I liked the little arancini we had to start and they certainly know how to make good pizza although I wasn't blown away. It's pretty expensive and you could probably find pizza of equal calibere a few pounds cheaper somewhere else. However, if you're around Shoreditch and craving some dough, this would be one of the best places to come.

The venue itself is great. Spacious and industrial and does feel like somewhere in Soho New York with the bare brick walls, overhead air conditioning ducts and warehouse vibe. It's definitely London though, in the Tea building, a large warehouse industrial building dating from around the 1930's on the corner of Shoreditch high St. We should have more restaurants like this here. The pizzas are good here but not the ultimate, in my opinion, good chewy base but perhaps too much crust to topping ratio. In fact, I have discovered that the other dishes are more the standout. A starter of fried artichokes with lemon was very good. I opted for Sunday roast lunch. Choice of pork belly, roast rib of beef or chicken. I had the roast pork belly. The portion was huge. Pork was excellent with very crisp crackling and fennel flavour. Crispy roast potatoes, carrots, fennel, shallots and a jug of perfect gravy that tasted like the real deal (root veg, wine, deglazed meat juices Mmmm) and apple sauce. A side of sprouting brocoli was a perfect green accompaniment. No room for desert after that. Service is friendly, on the ball but laid back and unobtrusive...a sense that someone is running a smoothly run machine. Get there early for Sunday brunch / lunch. At 12:30 it was quite empty. By 2pm it was packed with crowds waiting but there was no sense of being rushed at all. Plus points for that.

Service was delightful but my roast chicken, guanciale, avocado and egg salad was even better. It sounded so good, all 3 of us ordered it! And there were clean plates all around. My only complaint is the old school desk style chairs picked my silk top, but I just swapped out for a ladder back and was happy again.

Our beloved Tequila Girl 1 selected this resto having spent time researching a place in London that could accommodate my allergies, bless her heart. Five stars for the food, two for the décor and atmosphere and four for the service. Inside - only one seating option was offered for our group of four which was a communal table. No issue there; I was raised to share. The problem were the seats. How to describe? Think uncomfortable bar stools that are attached to a post by a swinging arm, like university chairs but without a back portion. Not good for the disabled among us. Volume - loud. Really loud. Again, not an issue for us, but I wouldn't take grandma there. You have to shout to be heard even by the person sitting next to you. Atmosphere is industrial depot meets Italian grocery store. It came as no surprise that this is a converted tea warehouse. Service - we stressed my allergies, and the server heard them, but the kitchen didn't receive that message so my pizza had to be sent back. They automatically add a 12.5% gratuity to the bill which is referred to as "discretionary", a misnomer at best. This puts the customer in the uncomfortable position of asking to have it removed, if unwanted. If they sincerely intended to make it at the customer's option then that would be the recommended gratuity, not the default. Except in the worst of circumstances I always tip generously, but I'm not keen to have it taken in this fashion. Drinks - they sell very large bottles of Peroni (€7.50). Tip: if more than one of your party are ordering beer then just order one bottle at a time and split it. That way the next one will be cold. Look at me, always with the planning. Sparkling water was only €2, which was the best deal of the whole trip. A carafe of a very nice rosé was €16. Food - Once the edible version of my order arrived it was fantastic. Everyone in our group ordered pizza and enjoyed it (€14). It's Napoletano, with that great charred veneer and thin crust. TG1 and her beau shared the meatball appetizer (€6). Overall, we had a great time. My only hesitancy about returning would be that a reservation is a necessity in order to secure better seating, and we don't like to make reservations when on vacation so that we aren't tied to a schedule. If I were in the neighbourhood and they had something other than the communal tables available I would happily go back.

Probably one of the best lasagna's I've had! Great atmosphere, lively and lovely staff

Great food and such great service! We visited for the the uS and totally loves this spot! We sat at the bar which was great vibe and we received the best service from bartenders. One of the best spots we went to in London

So I was torn between 3 and 4 stars, but I went with 4 because of the great value and good service. Great value, you say? Well on Mondays for members it's all half-off... even the drinks! Our table of 6, with drinks, starters, and mains still came in under £100. Impressive. The service was a bit odd - we ended up being served by 3 different people, but lucky for us we got the best one first who marched me through each item on the menu, super quickly, marking the items that would be gluten free. Not only did she know her stuff, but she was very friendly about it. It was generally most of the menu, save the pizzas (not surprisingly!). We ordered the pork belly and chicken cacciatore as mains, which is where my 3 stars debate comes in. The pork belly was prepared at least in a way that I am not familiar with, which resulted in the skin turning into a greasy and difficult to chew substance reminiscent of a bad pork rind, and the meaty part was dry and lacking in flavor. I ate very little of the dish. The chicken was better, but was a very large portion of food on a plate a bit too small which made it difficult to navigate (but convenient, because we ended up splitting it). It was cooked well and the vegetables were tasty. The other guests had a mix of pizza and pasta dishes and seemed to enjoy their meals much better. The starters treated us well, though. We did a mix of meats and cheeses for the table, along with the olives and almonds and a butter lettuce salad. The meats and cheeses were a great deal - hefty portions and quality products (especially the burrata... mmmm...). All in all, a good stop, but I would recommend sticking to what they do best if you can - the pizza. It is named for it, after all.

Vegans of London - listen - don't be put off by this restaurant's name! They don't only serve cheesy pizza. I really didn't expect much from this place but was blown off my feet. First of all, the warehouse style interior is at least three times as spacious and more tasteful than you'd imagine. Then take a look at the menu and be perplexed by the "Vegetables" category. Yes, there's an own section for vegetable dishes, not vegetarian pizzas, no, just vegetables. We ordered Roasted Broccoli with Chillies and Almonds, Roasted Fennel with Salad on Harrissa Lentils, and Garlic Bread. Both the Broccoli and the Fennel had a wonderful smoky flavour and were arranged wonderfully. I'll defenitely revisit and order Fennel again.

Had the mozzarella and basil pizza and potatoes after bar hopping with a friend on a Friday night. With my pizza I had a vodka soda that had plenty of vodka in it. So much for sobering up lol. Their pizza is delicious, comparable to NYC brick oven pizza. I love how large the restaurant is, the ambience, and the servers. This was my second time here and won't be my last, will continue to come here when in London/Shoreditch.

Wow! The burrata appetizer was amazing! The savory taste was great, I recommend getting it with bread though. Mac n Cheese was the best I've ever had. Pizza was good as well. Great service to top it off.

I always get a seat at the bar which I always prefer and have a good old chat with the staff. The staff are always busy, working hard but still provide good chat and service. The pizzas are spot on and can even seem them being made from scratch. I've been here countless times and will never stop coming back for more. Staff here are what make it special!

I love this spot...great pizza, quasi-reasonable prices (though this IS in the very heart of Shoreditch and created by the upscale Soho House Group), smart decor and an awesome buzz factor. It might be the "coolest" pizza joint in the city. A fabulous choice for a table for two or a large gathering.

I've been to Pizza East on a few occasions and I must admit they're consistent in quality of pizza and the speed of service. The place is usually packed, but the food arrives super quick. I love the industrial decor, although some tables may be a little bit too dark (try to book a table by a window, which are bright and you can observe the quirky hipsters flocking into Box Park. My favourite pizza is the one with aubergine, smoked mozarella and pesto. It's full of flavours which complement themselves. The pizza is really juicy, but crispy where it needs to be crispy. Apart from pizzas there are many other options, like salads, meet and veg. They also have an interesting selection of cocktails. Last time I went for Picante de la casa - Gran Centenario Plata, lime, agave, chilli, coriander. If you like savoury/spicy cocktails, you'll love it! I've never tried their desserts until last week. And since I'm a cheese monster, I went for (more of greed than of hunger) a cheese board , which I regretted 5 minutes later when I saw the cases and gelatos of my companions coming in. The cheeses weren't fresh, in some cased I would even say they were on a borderline. But the portion is generous, 2 people easily can share it.

Loved this place with the family, friendly and great experience. Service was first class, from all the staff from the hostess to all the servers. Very attentive and engaging. Unique pizzas that were fabulously balanced and the pizza crust was amazing. Definitely a place we will visit again in the future.

The pizza here is pretty darn good, and the lamb meatballs were tender and tasty. Would come back if it were in my part of the world.

Delicious dishes, especially burrata and the broccoli salad. Good wine selection. However the place is VERY loud, if you are more than 3 you will not be able to hear each other. Also, quite expensive to be just pizza and salads.