Japes Camden

You're walking down The Parkway in Camden and the smell hits you first—that distinctive wood-fired char that means someone's doing pizza seriously. Japes has built a genuinely loyal following with its no-nonsense approach to proper Neapolitan pizza. The kind of place where they're not messing about with gimmicks; they're just making excellent pizza with quality ingredients and a proper oven. With nearly 2,000 five-star reviews, this isn't hype—it's word-of-mouth from people who actually know their pizza. The vibe is buzzy without being pretentious, and you'll find it packed with locals who've made it part of their regular rotation.