The best pizza spots in Darwin

Order the: Calamata – San Marzano tomatoes, calamari, black olives, capers, parsley oil, garlic, basil

You’ll find an unassuming slice of Napoli at this casual pizzeria, located just a street back from the waterfront in Darwin’s city centre. The team serves pizza the way it is served in the streets of Napoli, following traditional 17th-century methods. Every disc is hot-to-trot with a leopard-spotted puffy crust, soft and saucy centre, and toppings appointed in all the right places. The Calamata nails the brief with San Marzano tomatoes, marinated calamari, black olives, capers, parsley oil, garlic and basil. It’s best enjoyed the traditional way with a knife and fork in Alfonsino’s relaxed outdoor patio.

Address: 20/69 Mitchell St, Darwin City

Opening hours: Mon-Sat 5pm-9pm

Price: Pizza from $15

Order the: Pizza Special – tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh tomato, garlic, basil 

If you prefer your pizza alfresco, this local food truck has your name written all over it. Cucina Sotto Le Stelle fires up their pizza oven every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday night at the Nightcliff Foreshore, and every Thursday and Sunday at Mindil Beach Sunset Market (during the dry season). Take a seat at the chequered tables, under the festoon lights, overlooking the beach and settle in for an Italian indulgence. We reckon the Pizza Special, featuring all the tomato and cheesy goodness you want from a pizza, goes especially well with the fresh air and cool sea breeze.

Address: Seabreeze Carpark, Chapman Rd, Nightcliff 

Opening hours: Wed, Fri & Sat 5pm-9pm

Price: Pizza from $16

Order the: Mr Potato Head – sugo sauce, confit potato, mushrooms, fior di latte, garlic, truffle oil, parmigiano reggiano

In the Darwin pizza scene, Lola’s is an institution. The eclectic venue at Cullen Bay is known for its carousel horses, charming bartenders and giant eye sculptures overlooking the marina. Oh, and it's pizza. This is pub pizza at its best: woodfired in a traditional Moretti Neapolis oven with fresh ingredients and genius names. There’s the ‘Italian Stallion’ with sopressa salami, mushroom, basil, fior di latte, olives and honey, and the ‘Not Hugo – Just Boss’ with beef mince, roast capsicum, pepperoni, garlic, fresh tomato, basil and mozzarella. But for a flavour explosion in your mouth, order the 'Mr Potato Head' with confit potato, mushrooms, fior di latte, truffle oil and parmesan.

Address: 48 Marina Blvd, Larrakeyah

Opening hours: Sun-Thur 11am-11pm; Fri-Sat 11am-11pm

Price: Pizza from $19

Order the: Margherita – sugo sauce, fior di latte, fresh basil

The Last Supper restaurant is putting the ‘go’ in gourmet. As in, go there right now for some sensational pizza. The venue is funky (picture: zebra print cushions x Sandro Botticelli-inspired interiors) and the ingredients are refined (think: 24-hour fermented dough, black truffle sauce and house-made pesto). Make a night of it by pairing your pizza with one of the bar’s regular comedy shows, karaoke nights or wine tastings. 

Address: 1/35 Cavenagh St, Darwin City

Opening hours: Wed-Thur 4.30pm-8.30pm; Fri 4pm-11.30pm; Sat 3pm-11.30pm; Sun 3.30pm-8pm

Price: Pizza from $22.50

Order the: Garlic Prawn – garlic butter sauce, onion, capsicum, local prawns, feta, shallots, mozzarella

If you squint your eyes a little while dining at Fannie Bay Super Pizza Italian Restaurant, you can almost convince yourself that you’re eating in a traditional Italian pizzeria. This local favourite is a feast for the senses: the scent of frying garlic, the sound of the European chefs and the taste of the house red. Bellissimo! If you’re an anchovy aficionado or tempted to try your first, the Napoli (with olives, mozzarella and a tomato base) will fill the small-fish-sized hole in your heart. 

Address: 4 Keith Ln, Fannie Bay 

Opening hours: Daily 11am-9pm

Price: Pizza from $18

Order the: Prosciutto – ricotta base, rocket, grana padano, hot honey

Down an alleyway smack bang in the centre of Darwin CBD, tucked away behind Monsoons bar and around the corner from Crocosaurus Cove, you’ll find a garden. And in that garden is a cranking woodfire oven, serving up some of the best pizza in Darwin, surrounded by lush plants, great music and a trendy crowd. Bustard Town is relatively new on the Top End foodie scene – opened in 2023 by Melbourne hospitality legend Nicho and the local team behind Lucky Bat – but the pizzas are already classics. Don’t miss happy hour from 4pm to 6pm for $19 pizzas, or the epic live music gigs in the beer garden and band room. 

Address: Cnr Shadforth Lane & Nuttall Place, 15 Knuckey St, Darwin City

Opening hours: Wed-Thur 4pm-late; Sat-Sun 5pm-late

Price: Pizza from $24

Order the: Hawaiian – ham, pineapple and cheese galore

Forget artisanal ingredients and truffle-infused oil, this trio of takeaway pizza shops is all about comfort food. If you’re in the mood for a thick, meaty, satisfying slice, Supero Pizza will sort you (and/or your hangover) out. There are the foolproof hunger fixers – barbecue meat lovers, supreme and capriccioso – and the hybrid hits – spicy kebab, yiros and tandoori chicken flavoured pizzas. We recommend ignoring the Hawaiian – and ignoring the ‘pineapple on pizza’ haters. Whichever way your cravings take you, one thing is certain: you won’t finish hungry. 

Address: Casuarina, Coolalinga & Palmerston

Opening hours: Dependent on location 

Price: Pizza from $28.70