The 12 best pizza places in Brisbane

Order the: Patate e Porchetta – mozzarella, scamorza, porchetta, roasted potatoes, rosemary

Pizza fit for a Roman ruler 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.

Address: 77 Grey St, South Brisbane

Price: Pizza from $28.50

Order the: Gamberi 

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 solo, curating a constantly evolving list of natural and low-intervention wines to pair with classic pizzas, including a folded tomato, mozzarella, ham and mushroom calzone. For a fun take on pizza, try their Lasagna pizza with beef ragu and béchamel or the Nduja with caramelised onion – it’s a pizza party!

Address: 257 Given Tce, Paddington

Price: Pizza from $25

Order the: Pizza Tartufo

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 – plus the stand-out pork sausage and truffle paste stuffed crust.

Address: 1,000 Ann St, Fortitude Valley

Price: Pizza from $27

Order the: Pistachio 

Heads up: you’ll want to bring a big crowd to this pizza party, because more mouths mean more meals to pick and poke at. We know this is supposed to be a best pizza round-up, but we can’t start without shouting out Prova’s infamous 100-layer lasagna, featuring sheets of pasta stuffed with beef ragu and mozzarella. Now, onto the pizza. Prova’s toppings lean towards the traditional, with classics like Margherita, salami, pepperoni and garlic prawn. But the standout is the pistachio cream and Italian sausage number. Prova also fires up a ripper Nutella pizza pocket and Mickey Mouse-shaped pizzas for the little ones.

Address: 61 Wilgarning St, Stafford Heights

Price: Pizza from $24

Order the: Parmigiana 

Is the pizza best in the west? La Lupa makes a strong case. Tucked away a street back from the Brisbane River in West End, this Roman-style pizzeria and natural wine cellar serves up crisp and light crust pizzas made from organic stone-milled Tipo One flour imported from Italy. You’ll find a handful of traditional rosse and bianche pizzas, alongside a weekly special and signature long-fermented pizzas, including a vego calzone with fior di latte, ricotta, capsicum and olives, topped with rocket and parmesan; a mortadella number with pistachio cream and stracciatella; and a Quattro Formaggi with candied walnuts. 

Address: Shop 3/321 Montague Rd, West End

Price: Pizza from $26

Order the: Tartufata Funghi

This glam little Italian pizzeria and wine bar is a rising star in Brisbane’s pizza scene. Every pizza 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 their pizza bread and some stuffed olives. Follow it up with classics like Margherita and Diavola, or the veg-friendly Contadina and the truffle cream-based Tartufata Funghi with fior di latte, portobello mushrooms, parmesan cheese and truffle oil.

Address: 5/15 Marshall St, Fortitude Valley 

Price: Pizza from $26

Order the: Antica Signature: Regina Diavola

You might recognise owners Luca and Mike as the dynamic duo 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 whopping one-metre ‘Antica Signature’, featuring a double (doppio) base, San Marzano tomato, spicy salami, roasted cherry tomatoes, stracciatella, Manuka honey and nduja. Bellissimo! 

Address: Shop 1/70 Kedron Brook Rd, Wilston

Price: Pizza from $26

Order the: Number 1

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, 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 Number 1 pizza with fior di latte, basil and thinly sliced prosciutto di Parma or the Taleggio with pancetta and roasted kipfler potatoes.

Address: Cnr Vernon Tce & Florence St, Teneriffe

Price: Pizza from $28.50

Order the: Anatra – confit duck, mozzarella, caramelised pear, parmesan, rocket

Tanya Colonna established Sugo IT in the trendy heart of Bulimba after drawing inspiration from the pizzeria in her father’s hometown of Termoli on the Adriatic coast of Italy. Not bound by the rules of staunch Neapolitan or Roma pizza traditionalists, Sugo IT features some truly wild and wonderful non-conventional topping combinations, including confit duck and caramelised pear, or roasted pumpkin with pine nuts and balsamic glaze. While still catering to the classics, Colonna has cemented Sugo IT as an innovator of Italian cuisine, and the alfresco set-up adjoins its award-winning gelateria, making for a perfect dessert to chase any of the immaculate pizza creations.

Address: 3/190 Oxford St, Bulimba

Price: Pizza from $20.90

Order the: Maverick 

With three locations (northside, southside and city), it’s clear that Brisbanians love Corbett & Claude’s chic yet rustic approach to homestyle Italian cuisine. The original restaurant and namesake, located at the Corbett Chambers building on Elizabeth Street, features an open bar and kitchen and an inviting, non-pretentious brand of hospitality that feels both refreshing and warm. Pizzas range from classic to experimental, and in case you fancy enjoying an argument alongside your meal, there’s even a smoked ham and pineapple pizza to help divide your table from the outset. In case the pineapple didn’t spark enough controversy at your table, try one of their signatures like The Maverick with fior di latte mozzarella, grilled chicken, roasted capsicum, red onion, topped with chilli
honey.

Address: Locations in Brisbane City, Everton Park, Mt Gravatt

Price: Pizza from $24

Order the: Che Stupido – fior di latte, leg ham, mild salami, fennel pork, chilli sausage, basil

After years of being a sole Gold Coast institution, Gemelli’s stylish and cheeky flair is proving a hit, as evident in menu options such as the ‘Griffiti’ or the ‘Che Stupido' pizza. Founders and namesakes, the Carney brothers, are twins (Gemelli in Italian) and are as proud of their Italian heritage as can be, participating in annual sauce and salami-making traditions and bringing that charming sense of warm Italian hospitality to the James Street precinct. Several of their pizzas boast bold and exotic ingredients, like 24-month prosciutto di parma and dried figs (drool!). After devouring a scrumptious range of contemporary Italian cuisine, it’s customary to relax next door at Bar Tano, the adjoining bar. Featuring a gorgeous marble fit-out, it’s an intimate and sleek experience dripping with Italian charisma.

Address: Locations in Fortitude Valley & Broadbeach

Price: Pizza from $27

Order the: Arrivederci Special – tomato, cheese, bacon, salami, parmesan, basil pesto

Forget six-inch or footlong subs; at Arrivederci, you can order your pizza by the metre. Metric and soccer fans alike love the family atmosphere on Park Road, lovingly provided by the Silverstri family for more than 35 years. The restaurant was voted Brisbane's best pizza by the local paper for two years running, and you’ll likely agree after experiencing their Sicilian-style rectangular pan pizza and famous hospitality. You might see some soccer royalty here, as Brisbane Roar players are frequently spotted doing a post-training carb load. Vegan foodies can also enjoy an extensive vegan pizza selection, as well as fortnightly Tuesday vegan nights, where all plant-based mains are only $15.

Address: 1/1 Park Rd, Milton

Price: All pizzas are $29, or a one-metre pizza for $83