We might not’ve invented the dish, but there’s no denying that Brits love a good slice of pizza. Whether it comes in a greasy box from a massive chain or on a warm plate from an artisan parlour, all kinds of pizza have their own sort of appeal. But where in the country can you find the best pizza in the entire UK?
Every year, the National Pizza Awards sets out to answer that question. The 2023 edition saw 15 of the country’s best pizzerias battle it out for the top prize, and this year’s winner triumphed against competition in the likes of London, Bath, Glasgow and Oxford.
The winning pizza was called the ‘Cinghiale’ from Bristolian restaurant and microbrewery Zerodegrees. Featuring fior di latte cheese, wild boar salami, ‘nduja, roquito pepper, parmesan, tomato sauce and fresh basil, the pie sounds like an absolute drool-fest.
Other prizes went to the ‘Raphael Persighetti’ of Pizzarova (also in Bristol), which won Plant-Based Pizza of the Year, while the Pizza Chef of the Year went to Joshua Ward of Palms Pizzeria in Margate.
Here is the full list of finalists in the 2023 National Pizza Awards:
- Bath Pizza Co, Bath – The G.O.A.T
- Dodo Pub Co, Oxford – Sloppy Napoli
- Franco Manca, London – Finta Diavola
- Homeslice, London – Wagyu
- Mamma Dough, London – John ‘O’ Goat
- Palms Pizzeria, Margate – Pepperoni, Stracciatella, Hot Honey, Basil & Cracked Pepper
- Piccolino, Stockport – Wrong Marinare
- Pizza Pilgrims, London – Pizza Pilgrims Chef Competition Champion
- Pizza Punks, Glasgow – Friday Night Curry
- Pizzarova, Bristol – Courgette, Goat’s Cheese, Jalapeño Jam, Garlic Oil
- SALT Deptford, London – Oh, Honey!
- Slice Shop at Playhouse Bars, Northampton – Dr Pepper BBQ Pizza
- Voodoo Ray’s, London – 22-inch Margherita
- Wells & Co, The Old White Horse, Baldock – The Nutty Professor
- Zerodegrees, Bristol – Chingiale
- Zia Lucia, London – Porky Slowdown
Time Out’s take
Here at Time Out, we have a branch of Pizza Award-nominated Homeslice just around the corner – so, naturally, we have a bit of a soft spot for its decadent Wagyu pizza, which has everything extra from air-dried wagyu beef to truffle creme fraiche. For more pizzeria inspo, here’s our ultimate guide to the best pizza restaurants in London.
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