The 30 best pizza restaurants in Australia

Crowned the world's fifth-best pizza maker at the 2026 World Pizza Championships, you’d expect hometown hero Johnny Di Francesco (and founder of 400 Gradi) to know what he's doing. And he does. With the pizza oven cranked up to 400 degrees (hence the name), the bases are chewy and puffed up around the edges. It’s a beautiful canvas for the Capricciosa, where ham, black olives, mushrooms and artichokes unite harmoniously on a tomato base.

Order the: Capricciosa

Address: Multiple locations, including Brunswick, Essendon and Mornington

Price: Pizza from $29

One of Australia’s best pizza joints and the first pizza place nationally to be gluten-free accredited by Coeliac Australia, this award-winning Melbourne joint knows a thing or two about celebrations. In 2026, it ranked among the top ten in all of Asia Pacific, and the honour continues an impressive run on the international stage – remarkable for a low-key neighbourhood pizzeria that still feels resolutely local. Behind the operation is founder Lorenzo Tron, whose philosophy is simple: everyone deserves to share the same meal at the same table. Whether diners are gluten-free, vegan or somewhere in between, the goal is to ensure no one misses out on the ritual of pizza night. 

Order the: From Nonna's Garden

Address: 225 Melville Rd, Pascoe Vale South, VIC

Price: Pizza from $25

Capitano is a big and bright pizzeria pulls influence from New York and Italy but is undeniably Melbourne. The sourdough pizza base, made with flour from South Australia, is fermented for 48 hours, rested for six and baked in an electric oven, giving it a light, blistered, crunchy, pliable and complex crust. In addition to your standard pies, you’ll also find Roman-style pizza al taglio, which is baked in large rectangular trays and is arguably the eatery’s biggest draw. Trust us and go for the ‘Roni Square with tomato, pepperoni, pickled onion and a vodka sauce dipper for your crusts.

Order the: 'Roni Square

Address: 421 Rathdowne St, Carlton, VIC 

Price: Pizza from $26

With numerous awards under its belt, including the crown of ‘#1 pizzeria in Australia’ at the 50 Top Pizza awards (2021 to 2024), 48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar takes pizza seriously – and it shows. It’s named for the amount of time the natural dough takes to rise, which results in a tender, flavourful crust that's paired with just the right ratio of toppings. There’s no bad option, and as you might expect, they take every element of pizza preparation very seriously here. If you can only choose one, make it Di Parma, which was named the number-one pizza at the Australian Pizza World Championships 2019 (tomato sauce, mozzarella, prosciutto di Parma, Italian buffalo mozzarella, rocket, and grana padano).

Order the: Di Parma

Address: 373 Malvern Rd, South Yarra, VIC | 15 Gordon St, Elsternwick, VIC

Price: Pizza from $21

The equally irreverent sibling to Leonard’s House of Love in South Yarra, Leonardo’s is more spaghetti western than Neapolitan puritan. The pizzas follow suit with their New York-style pies going fatter on the base with plenty of spongy chew and char. Forget the keto diet until tomorrow – this is a supremely bready kind of place; the kind where a side of ranch sauce arrives with pizza (you know, for crust dipping) and crostini are the starters.

Order the: Pork and Fennel Sausage

Address: 29 Grattan St, Carlton, VIC

Price: Pizza from $29

You can find some of the world’s best pizzas at Fratelli Pulcinella in Parramatta. Founded by brothers Simone and Alessio Zullo in 2022 as a backyard operation before opening its permanent restaurant in 2023, the venue specialises in Neapolitan-style pizza alongside handmade pasta and Southern Italian dishes. And they’ve got the chops to back it up: Simone was crowned world champion in 2026 at the Trofeo Caputo World Pizza Championship in Naples, Italy. Perhaps Julia Roberts needs to head to Church Street for her next pizza pilgrimage... I know I will be.

Order the: Buffalo Margherita

Address: 399 Church St, Parramatta, NSW

Price: Pizza from $25

This long-running Sydney fave has consistently been crowned one of the best in the Asia Pacific region, and head pizzaiolo Daniel Semrani was crowned Pizza Maker of the Year 2026. While the awards are impressive, the Gigi’s team aren’t resting on them – with Semrani consistently experimenting with new recipes and formats. The big-name pizza is the twice-cooked “Versace” – which comes topped with prosciutto, stracciatella, grana padano and truffle honey. And a meal here is about so much more than pizza – the antipasto line-up is pretty stellar, with the garlic prawns and beef tartare particular stand-outs. Our advice? Arrive hungry.

Order the: Chilli Crab

Address: 241 Darling St, Balmain, NSW

Price: Pizza from $28

You'll find City Oltra (from Pizza Oltra) tucked under Central Station’s sandstone, heritage-listed train station in  Haymarket. This funky joint serves both pizza by the slice and the full shebang, with beautifully blistered bases, plus crisp Detroit-style deep-dish pizzas that are thick, puffy and delicious. The flavours are punchy, the wine list is tight, and it's a great spot for a solo date. Hot tip: On Friday and Saturday nights, you can swing by for a post-beer slice or two until midnight.

Order the: Rancho Relaxo (round)

Address: Central Station, Shop 11/1 Eddy Ave, Haymarket, NSW

Price: Pizza from $27

This tiny Inner West pizza parlour is making a whole lot of noise in Sydney’s crowded carb scene. Getting your hands on a Westwood pizza might require more forethought and planning than your average takeaway dinner, but the rewards more than outweigh the costs. There are only seven woodfired pizzas to pick from, including a spicy nduja or rich spanner crab, along with two side salads and some chilli XO to dip your crusts in. You’ve got to be in it to win it, so set your alarm for 4pm when pre-orders open.

Order the: Nduja, Ricotta and Thyme

Address: 245 Australia St, Newtown NSW

Price: Pizza from $19

Found on Redfern’s main drag, La Coppola is a hole-in-the-wall joint that serves delicious Sicilian-style pizzas. The father-daughter duo, Stefano and Cassie, have perfected their pizza, which features a crisp base with a light and fluffy crust. We’re big fans of the Scopello with burrata, salami, spicy pancetta, garlic, parsley and chilli. There are a handful of tables outside and one large communal table inside where you can BYO wine and make friends with your neighbour. No seats? Order a pizza to go and take it across the road to Noble Hops and enjoy it with a beer. 

This humble Paddington pizzeria has been a beloved neighbourhood staple since 2021. Former co-owner Stefano Spataro was named Australia’s best pizza chef at the 2026 World Pizza Championship held in Italy, meaning his creations – many of which still grace the menu – taste every bit as good as they look. These days, owner Mauricio Zarate Castillo steers the ship, curating a constantly evolving list of natural and low-intervention wines to pair with six classic pizzas, including a folded tomato, mozzarella, salami and ricotta calzone. But the signature selection is where the fun really begins. Take the Lasagna pizza with beef ragu and béchamel, the Emilia topped with pumpkin purée, pork sausage and crispy onions, or the Gamberi with zucchini cream, prawns and stracciatella. How about ordering one of each? Three’s not a crowd; it’s a (pizza) party!

Order the: Gamberi

Address: 257 Given Ter, Paddington, QLD

Price: Pizza from $28

A leafy outdoor terrace, relaxed and mellow ambience, and founder Paolo Biscaro’s now famous traditional-style woodfired pizzas: it’s a recipe for a great night and a belt loosening or two. Beccofino is the older and more established sibling restaurant of Julius (see below), the younger, hip pizzeria in South Brisbane. But don’t be fooled into thinking Beccofino is over the hill or too old school to be relevant; it's one of Brisbane's Italian restaurant stalwarts for very good reason. A combination of fresh ingredients, inventive specials, friendly and efficient service, authentic Italian energy and consistent quality is what sets Beccofino apart. Bookings can be hard to come by due to its popularity, but the walk-in experience is worth the wait – even if you have to pitch a tent and camp out for that pancetta or mortadella pizza.

Order the: Number 1

Address: Cnr of 10 Vernon Tce and Florence St, Teneriffe, QLD

Price: Pizza from $18

This glam little Italian pizzeria and wine bar is a rising star in Brisbane’s pizza scene. Every pizza at Etna Pizza e Vino is a labour of love, hand-made from a six-year-old wholemeal sourdough starter and fermented over 48 hours. There’s only one place to start your meal, and that’s with the Vulcano Tomino, a mini pizza bread topped with a heavenly combo of melted Tomino cheese, speck and truffle honey. Follow it up with classics like Margherita and Diavola, or Etna exclusives like the truffle-cream-base Tartufata Funghi.

Order the: Tartufata Funghi

Address: 5/15 Marshall St, Fortitude Valley, QLD

Price: Pizza from $26

Pizza fit for a Roman emperor is what you’ll find at Julius, the hip younger sibling of Brisbane’s Beccofino restaurant and pizzeria. Its beating heart is a custom-made Stefano Ferrara woodfired oven from Naples, which pumps out a creative yet classic range of both rosse (Napoli sauce base) and bianche (white base) pies. We suggest ordering one of each, leaving lots of stomach space for the Patate e Pancetta with potatoes, pancetta, mozzarella, scamorza and rosemary.

Order the: Patate e Pancetta

Address: 77 Grey St, South Brisbane, QLD

Price: Pizza from $29

Tartufo is the gold standard of traditional Naples-style pizza in Brisneyland and one of only two pizzerias in Queensland to boast membership to the ‘True Neapolitan Pizza Association’. Needless to say, they take pizza very seriously, and you will be seriously impressed before even tasting a slice; just watching the chefs in the open kitchen expertly tossing dough is enough to get you salivating. Trust the name and go for the Tartufo with prosciutto, porcini mushroom purée, cherry tomatoes, shaved parmesan and mozzarella with pork sausage and truffle paste stuffed into the crust.

Order the: Pizza Tartufo

Address: 1000 Ann St, Fortitude Valley, QLD

Price: Pizza from $26.50

You might recognise owners Luca and Mike as the dynamic duos behind Pizzantica – Australia’s first mobile pizza oven, which the pair operated out of a vintage Volkswagen Kombi. After building up a loyal following, they decided to set up a permanent trattoria on the outskirts of Wilston village. Antica, meaning ‘ancient’ in Italian, is a nod to their traditional Neapolitan-style pizzas. Start by sharing the pizza fritta (fried pizza bread) or focaccia with locally made salumi, before diving into mains. Quattro formaggi, napoletana, calabrese, capricciosa, diavola – you name it, they serve it. We suggest coming hungry and ordering the ‘Antica Signature’ Regina Diavola with a double (doppio) base, spicy salami, roasted cherry tomato, stracciatella, Manuka honey and nduja. Bellissimo! 

Order the: Antica Signature

Address: Shop 1/70 Kedron Brook Rd, Wilston, QLD

Price: Pizza from $24

Is this the best in the West? In 2026, Maestro Sourdough Pizza was crowned the best pizza in Western Australia for the second year running, cementing its spot among the Asia-Pacific’s top 50. Having moved from Italy to Australia in 2011, owner Andrea Brunelli specialises in traditional, long-rising sourdough bases and layers them with premium Italian ingredients his family eats at home. Maestro’s Neapolitan-style classics pack plenty of personality: try the Indominus Rex with pork sausage, red onion and ‘nduja; the Angry Chicken with barbecue sauce, marinated chicken strips and roasted potato; or the Cheesy Tony with four types of cheese and chilli-infused honey. For the ultimate indulgence, Brunelli recommends the Truffle Wagyu pizza, though the double-cooked Margherita 2.0 (fried and baked) looks just as irresistible. In the spirit of inclusive Italian hospitality, gluten-free bases are available free of charge.

Order the: Margherita 2.0

Address: 111C Flora Terrace, North Beach, WA

Price: Pizza from $22

Even your nonna would approve of Monsterella. Warm and welcoming, this little family-owned pizzeria has something for the whole clan. Their handmade woodfire pizzas are Naples in style, with dough naturally risen for 48 hours, stretched out thin and cooked until the crust bubbles with beautiful burnt bumps. The Milliano is a must-try with fior di latte, Italian pork and fennel sausage, caramelised onions, pecorino and truffle oil, but if we had to pick a second favourite, it’d be the Diablo with smoked mozzarella, hot salami, nduja and chilli.

Order the: Milliano

Address: 46 Grantham St, Wembley, WA 

Price: Pizza from $19

It was love at first slice for locals at Il Locale Pizzeria, with locations in Scarborough, Subiaco and Currambine. Hot, fresh and fired up in an oven straight from Italy, these pizzas are true Neapolitan doughy goodness. The pizzaiolos ferment their dough for three days and bring the party to town with lots of toppings – burrata, prosciutto crudo, pineapple, you name it. The Margherita is a local favourite, and we suggest dressing it up with bufala cheese and ordering a garlic aioli dip to dunk your golden crusts.

Order the: Margherita

Address: Scarborough, Subiaco & Currambine, WA

Price: Pizza from $22

‘Amore mio’ means ‘my love’ in Italian and you're sure to fall in love with the pizzas at this joint in Maylands, Perth. Their style of pizza dough is hand-stretched and risen over 48 hours, as per Italian tradition, and cooked on stone to the point where there is just enough crunch. You’ll be absolutely spoilt for choice at Pizzeria Amore Mio with more than 65 pizzas on offer, including the OG regulars (shout out to the Hawaiiana), seafood selections, gourmet Aussie chef specials and deluxe pizzas with more toppings than you can fit in your mouth. Just save room for the Burrata Special, topped with creamy fior di burrata, premium prosciutto, fresh basil and tomato sauce.

Order the: Burrata Special

Address: 277 Guildford Rd, Maylands WA

Price: Pizza from $28.50

This female and family-run pizza joint in Leederville undeniably serves some of the best slices in town. Vikka specialises in Napoletana-style 13-inch pizzas that are perfectly blistered in the oven and topped with a smorgasbord of locally sourced ingredients. Vegetarians have plenty of options at Vikka – with veg-forward pizzas making half the menu, though there’s also the option to add meats like speck and honey-cured ham if you so desire. We loved the Hot Honey pizza with salami, nduja paste, whipped ricotta, honey and basil verde. Let’s not forget the crust – Vikka offers your choice of sugo or stracciatella dip, which will have you mopping up every last bit. 

Order the: Hot Honey

Address: 147 Oxford St, Leederville, WA

Price: Pizza from $23

This not-so-secret spot makes appearances on almost every round-up of the best pizza in Australia. The rustic brick restaurant has lots of character and will transport you straight from Margaret River to the charming region of Salento in Southeast Italy. On any given night, Pizzica is fully packed, sometimes with people travelling across the state for a slice of their infamous woodfired pizzas. The namesake Pizzica is a go-to, loaded with mozzarella, friarielli, Italian sausage, fresh chilli and pecorino cheese, which is sprinkled on after cooking. Just make sure to eat it while it’s hot.

Order the: Pizzica

Address: 73 Bussell Hwy, Margaret River, WA 

Price: Pizza from $19

Sitting pretty with a 4.9-star Google rating, That’s Enrico is the definition of a local treasure. This tiny Adelaide Hills pizzeria gained global acclaim after scoring Tre Spicchi (the highest three-slice rating) in Gambero Rosso’s 2026 Top Italian Restaurant Awards. Master pizzaiolo Enrico Sgarbossa's menu is a pick-your-own-adventure, letting diners choose their dough (classic, thin and crispy, gluten-free or double-cooked) before picking their toppings. For first-timers, Enrico recommends his signature double-baked 24-hour sourdough base, topped with either four cheeses, margherita and stracciatella, or marinara sauce. The chef is also respected for his zero-waste bread – made using leftover pizza dough – served alongside local salumi and cheeses, savoury bignè and homemade pickles. What a carby feast!

Order the: Double-baked pizza

Address: 53 Main St, Lobethal, SA

Price: Pizza from $27

A retro bar that serves pizza? Sounds like a place we want to spend the night, stuffing our faces with pizza, washing it down with beer and staying late for a boogie. Sunny’s no-fuss menu is split between ‘Pizza’ and ‘Not Pizza’, with seven crispy discs to dive into. The chargrilled pineapple, gabagool (pork), mozzarella and green chilli verde pizza could stir some heated debates, but if you can convince your mates that pineapple belongs on pizza, then it’s well worth the fight.

Order the: #04 with chargrilled pineapple and gabagool

Address: 17 Solomon St, Adelaide, SA

Price: Pizza from $25

California, here we come. Inspired by the American desert town of Palm Springs, Chicco Palms brings a mid-century resort edge to its suburban pizza restaurant in Brooklyn Park. Wood-clad ceilings and checkerboard flooring are a warm welcome for the visual senses, while the Roman-style pizzas and Italo-American snacks are an awakening for the taste buds. Woodfired numbers are churned out both day and night, with a selection of both pizza rosse (red pizza) and pizza bianca (white pizza) up for grabs. The Chicco Palms experience is just as much about the drinks as it is the fare, with a focus on local and Italian wines, zesty cocktail jugs and tinnies. 

Order the: Patate

Address: 437 Henley Beach Rd, Brooklyn Park, SA

Price: Pizza from $20

Southern Italian traditions, South Australian conditions – that’s the motto at Pizzateca, a much-loved institution tucked away in a rustic-chic McLaren country house that's reminiscent of a welcoming Italian family home. The pizzas here are made most traditionally, with recipes passed down from generations and given an ‘Oztalian’ twist. The soft, thin crusts are stretched out by hand – no rolling pins in sight – and cooked in a woodfire oven imported from Napoli, until the crust is puffy, charred and spotted. It’s hard to pick a favourite, but you won’t be disappointed with the Salami pizza, featuring homemade sugo, hand-pitted olives, portobello mushrooms and fior di latte.

Order the: Salami

Address: 319 Chalk Hill Rd, McLaren Vale, SA

Price: Pizza from $20

Hailing from Tuscany, owner Silvio Miceli has been firing up puffy Neapolitan-style pizzas in Macquarie since 2014 and in Verity Lane since 2020. Miceli promises “pizza so good your nonna would be proud,” offering everything from classic napoletana and capricciosa to spicy diavola and rich quattro formaggi. Fun fact: One of Artigiana’s pizza chefs, Hemm, was honoured in the Top 100 Pizza Chefs in the 2023 Best Chef Awards. Order his namesake pizza, Chef Hemm Top 100, which features fior di latte, gorgonzola, parmesan, Italian pork sausage and soppressata. 

Order the: Chef Hemm Top 100

Address: Cnr Bowman & Wiseman St, Macquarie, ACT

Price: Pizza from $23

Almost a decade has passed since Hobart’s cult-followed Local Pizza first opened in Berridale, which means the team is clearly doing something right. It’s impossible to go wrong when ordering a pizza here, with gluten-free folks and veggie pals well looked after, too. Risk it all with the Big Tony, featuring a tomato base, mushrooms, pepperoni, red onion, jalapenos, LP cheese blend and cracked black pepper. PS: Their weekly specials also slap, so definitely try one of those as well.

Order the: Big Tony

Address: 52 Maroni Rd, Berriedale, TAS

Price: Pizza from $23.50

Come get a slice of Italy at Ti Ama, a bright pink pizzeria, also by the team behind Local Pizza. All pies are cooked in a disco-ball oven, which makes sense considering that there are disco balls of all shapes and sizes dotted around the dining room. The pizza menu is as playful as the decor, with names like Bubby G, BBQ Bird, Wild Child and Spuf Lyf. However, the King Kofta is the most popular, with a capsicum base, lamb kofta, mozzarella, roast capsicum, herb yogurt, red onion, za’atar and chopped herbs.

Order the: King Kofta

Address: 13 Castray Esp, Battery Point, TAS

Price: Pizza from $26.50

You’ll find an unassuming slice of Napoli at Alfonsino’s, a 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 Porchetta nails the brief with fior di latte, truffle cream, mushrooms, fresh rocket and homemade porchetta. It’s best enjoyed the traditional way with a knife and fork in Alfonsino’s relaxed outdoor patio.

Order the: Porchetta

Address: 20/69 Mitchell St, Darwin City, NT

Price: Pizza from $19