PizzaPreston Road

Pizza 500

Under-the-viaduct pizzeria locals swear by

8.1/10

Local score

No. 41 of 300 places to eat on r/brighton, from 47 locals across 37 threads.

96% would send a mate. Still recommended in 2026.

Regulars repeatedly rate this Preston Road spot (under the viaduct) as Brighton's best pizza, praising the authentic Italian pizzas and the calzone, with a meal for two around £20. It's fiercely traditional - staff can refuse to alter dishes that aren't 'proper' Italian - and it gets booked out, so call ahead and check they're not on their occasional holiday closures.

Go for
A cheap date-night pizza with authentic attitude
Heads up
Often fully booked; can refuse to alter dishes

What locals say

Totally recommend Pizza 500 by Preston park. My boyfriend took me there on our first date 5 years ago and it’s still our go-to now. They make authentic Italian pizzas in a garage and you can eat well for £20 for two people (Their 4 cheese is the best!!) Make sure to call because they often fully booked. Hope your date goes well!!
u/ominimo24, 201912 upvotes“Does anyone know any cheapish restaurants in lewes/brighton for a 2nd date?”
I mean, it’s very much personal taste but I love the pizzas from Stefano’s van outside St. Peter’s on Portland Road. Pizza 500 is always a good bet too.
u/InfiniteBaker6972, 202641 upvotes“Best pizza in B&H - time for an update?”
Cannot take this seriously if you think Franco manca does the best pizza in Brighton. It's just another bland chain like pizza express. Best pizza in Brighton is either VIP, PizzaMe, or Pizza 500.
u/LetterBoxdBrain, 202315 upvotes“what’s your favourite order from your go-to takeaway joint?”
…- Boella Co which is a van rather than a shop. Usually at the Preston park market on a Sunday and I thjnk they are up near the Amex offices during the week. Have had a few times and it’s been awesome for the money every time. I’m surprised to see so much love for Pizza 500 unless something drastic has changed in the last 4 years. I went quite a few times pre and during Covid but after the last time waiting over 2 hours for two pizzas (sat in) I’ve never bothered going back. It was always either awesome or rubbish anyway, but the owners attitude and customer service skills…
u/baconlove5000, 20261 upvotes“Best pizza in B&H - time for an update?”

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