Japes Cheltenham

4.7 ( 273 reviews )
£20–30
23 Promenade, Cheltenham GL50 1LE, United Kingdom
+44 1242 279752

Japes Cheltenham, a charming pizza restaurant located at 23 Promenade, brings the flavors of Chicago-style pizza to the heart of Cheltenham. With friendly hosts like George and Lucia, guests are welcomed into a warm, vibrant atmosphere. Many reviews highlight their deep-dish pizzas as a standout, with one patron, Katy Adams, expressing delight in discovering a spot that does authentic Chicago-style pies. The generous portions leave diners satisfied and often with leftovers for later.

For those who bring furry friends, Japes is notably dog-friendly, offering a mat and treats, which adds to its welcoming vibe. The menu doesn’t stop at pizza; the waffle fries are often described as “AMAZING,” complementing the hearty pizzas perfectly. Emma Alexandra praised the thoughtful service, tipping generously for the kindness shown. The blend of quality food and attentive service creates a memorable dining experience.

While most reviews celebrate the delicious food and friendly staff, there was a minor critique regarding the attentiveness of the service. However, this did not overshadow the overall positive experiences shared by diners. Japes Cheltenham is definitely recommended for anyone looking for a laid-back, fulfilling meal that caters to both humans and their canine companions alike.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Kerbside pickup
    • No-contact delivery
    • Delivery
    • Takeaway
    • Dine-in
  • Popular for
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Offerings
    • Alcohol
    • Beer
    • Cocktails
    • Coffee
    • Free water refills
    • Halal food
    • Happy-hour drinks
    • Quick bite
    • Spirits
    • Vegan options
    • Vegetarian options
    • Wine
  • Dining options
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Catering
    • Dessert
    • Seating
  • Amenities
    • Toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
  • Crowd
    • Groups
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • Has changing table(s)
    • High chairs
    • Kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Parking
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed
    • Dogs allowed inside
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For Japes Cheltenham

David Scoles
Jun 28,2025
George and Lucia were amazing hosts and made us feel very welcome. The food was delicious and there was more than enough for us to take home. We loved that Bugsy Malone was on repeat and we will definitely be recommending to all friends!
Katy Adams
Jun 10,2025
The food was amazing. It's great to find somewhere that does proper Chicago-style pizzas! They were also super dog friendly, providing a mat and treats for our dog.
Emma Alexandra
Jun 1,2025
Lucia was lovely, we left her the maximum tip as we really appreciated how kind and genuine she was as a server. The food was lush, so filling. The waffle fries were AMAZING and the pizza were so good. I have a London style and my partner had Chicago and we were both thoroughly happy with our meal. Lovely drinks too made by the bartender.
Louise Williams
May 18,2025
Popped in here on the off chance & I’m so glad we did! Pizza was epic, staff are lovely & Hendrix was made so welcome with a bed & treats. Will definitely be back!
Dean Webber
May 10,2025
The Chicago style pizza far exceeded my expectations. I’d definitely come back again. My only issue was that I wish the waitress wasn’t so zealous. It felt like she was coming back every few minutes and we felt pressured to leave, despite the place being very quiet.
S S
Mar 28,2025
From the moment we stepped into the restaurant, we had such good service! The guy serving us was amazing and funny. Love when people show that they love their job and have a laugh with us because it puts everyone in a good mood. Never had a deep dish pizza before, but I will say it was definitely up there with maybe the best pizza I've ever had! Genuinely, I believe it could be the best pizza I've ever had! The cheese pull on the pizza was crazy and it was loaded with toppings. I had a house lemonade as my drink and it was definitely what I needed after a pizza. So lemony and tasted like sunshine 10/10 for everything! Would 10000% recommend to anybody.
Paul Rogers
Mar 27,2025
Excellent pizzas. So different from anywhere else with deep dish and buckets of mozzarella. Highly recommended. Quick service and very nice servers. Outside areas to eat if needed.
Annie Longfield
Mar 11,2025
Fantastic pizza restaurant. I love the vibes from the decor and the menu has some really unique topping combinations and styles of pizza. They are all very tasty and filling. I highly recommend the golden parmesan crust for the Chicago style pizza, it was absolutely delicious. The chicago one is very cheesy generally - loved the stringyness. The London style was also very yummy (I had a bit of my partners) - really crispy and melty. The staff are very friendly and George was a great host for our group. Just a shame we forgot to cash in our free high five!

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