Where to find the best pizzas in Hong Kong

Alice Pizza, a trailblazer in crafting Roman teglia pizza, has opened in Hong Kong. The pizzas here are baked in rectangular shape and sold ‘al taglio’, meaning they are sliced according to your preferred size and sold by weight. So, whether you have a big or small appetite, your expectations will be met. You can grab Alice's slices at their the flagship store in Wan Chai, or at their newest branch in Central.

Amalfitana brings a slice of the Amalfi coast to Repulse Bay. More precisely, slices of quality Napolitano-style pizza in a relaxed setting. Amalfitana is small and has a distinct sense of place with its Amalfi Coast-inspired mural and turquoise tiled pizza oven. The menu is small, too, and simple. A handful of starters, desserts, and the artisanal pizzas that the restaurant prides itself on. Try the classic Margherita, parma ham, or the mouthwatering calzone. 

Bluhouse in Rosewood Hong Kong is a resto-bar, café, and deli under one roof. Complete with picturesque views of Victoria Harbour, this Italian restaurant offers both casual and elevated dining experiences. In addition to serving a myriad of Italian cuisine, Bluhouse also offers pizza al taglio, or Roman-style pizzas by the slice. Whether you prefer tomato-based options like Ragù, topped with meatball ragout and fior di latte or white-based varieties like crispy porchetta with bell peppers, Bluhouse's pizza offerings will leave you spoilt for choice.

Over the last few years, Dough Bros has become one of Hong Kong’s most popular pizza takeout spots. Now with 17 locations across the city, you’re bound to find one near you wherever you are. Aside from offering classic pizza varieties, Dough Bros also has their own specialty pizzas like The Carbonara, which sees pancetta, golden egg yolk, and shaved Parmesan on top of a carbonara base. If that’s not enough, Dough Bros also has dessert options like their giant choc-chip cookie and their famous doughnuts stuffed with fillings like nutella, matcha, or banoffee pie custard.

This pizzeria is located on the fourth level of Pacific Place in Admiralty and takes its name from an old type of awned wheat that has been used for centuries in baking, which they, naturally, utilise in the pizzas. The result is pizza with a unique earthy base, to which they add all kinds of toppings. From margarita to marinara and parma, which is topped with an extremely generous amount of good-quality ham and rocket for an explosion of flavour. 

Head to IFC to find a little slice of Italy at Falcone, a friendly Italian restaurant that presents guests with a lively atmosphere reminiscent of the streets of Napoli. At the helm of this pizzeria is chef Roberta de Sario, who earned a spot on the Top 100 Pizza Chef awards for her creations. If you’d like to try a different kind of pizza, Falcone’s Pacchianella is an irresistible option that can't be missed. Topped with tomato, fior di latte, and Napoli salami, this pizza is fried and baked in its own oil; making it a delightfully sinful treat.

Run by Salvatoria Fiata, a born-and-raised Italian from Caserta, Fiata in Soho serves up authentic Italian handmade pizzas, from classic margaritas to fried pizzas. The pizzas here are so good that they've consistently ranked within the top five pizzerias in the Top 50 Pizzas awards for the Asia-Pacific region. In addition to classic options, Fiata’s menu also provides a selection of special pizzas that earned them the coveted awards, such as the A’Salsiccia, which gets topped with onion cream, Napoli fior di latte, caramelised red onions, and fresh Italian sausage.

La Camionetta is a cosy joint located on Shelley Street that serves a large selection of classic pizzas. In the chance that you aren’t in the mood for a tomato sauce base, La Camionetta also offers a large selection of white base pizzas such as La Camburrata, which sees creamy fior di latte, mixed cherry tomatoes, Spanish Serrano ham, and 150g of burrata on top of a crispy crust.

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Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognised pizzeria Little Napoli has left its former location in Happy Valley and moved to an all-new, larger space in Wan Chai. Just as before, head chef Gavino Pilo and his team churn out authentic handcrafted Neapolitan-style pizzas that are baked to perfection with a crisp and lightly charred crust. Aside from offering classic pizza flavours like Margherita and Vesuviana, Little Napoli’s pizzas also feature unique ingredients such as a San Marzano yellow tomato sauce in Montana, or Mediterranean octopus in Luciana. If you want to try something new, check out Little Napoli’s pizza portafoglia, or wallet pizzas. These crusty creations are generously stuffed with goodies like parma ham and arugula, or mortadella with burrata, and make for great on-the-go snacks.

Located in Kowloon City, Mama Mia! Pizzeria is a hole-in-the-wall shop that serves quality handmade pizzas. Combining the best of Italian and American style pizzas together, Mama Mia's pizza crusts aren't too thick, but is able to hold heaps of delectable toppings without being too filling. While their menu provides classic pizza varieties like margherita or pepperoni, Mama Mia occasionally releases speciality pizzas such as pesto chicken or Hong Kong-style curry beef that are only available for exclusive periods. 

Located in Soho and Wan Chai, this Neapolitan-style pizzeria is popular for both dine-in and takeaway. Their custom ovens bake each pizza at high temperatures for less than 90 seconds, which results in each pizza getting a lightly charred exterior and soft interior. Dig into their Napoli-style pizzas like La Stella with fior di latte, ricotta, burrata, pistachios, and mortadella; or salsiccia e friarielli, which has Italian broccolini, smoked scamorza, and more.

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Mother of Pizzas takes the very best of the New York and Neapolitan traditions and bakes them into a single pie. Crispy and chewy, the hand-stretched crusts here are delicately charred in places and painted with a house-blended sauce made with San Marzano tomatoes. The slices are American-sized, designed to be folded up and eaten with a cavalcade of toppings, from the Pepperoni L'Americano (mozzarella, San Marzano tomatoes, pepperoni) to the more adventurous Hawaiian Coco featuring fresh pineapple and shredded coconut.

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This no-frills pizza joint tucked away on Sheung Wan's Burd Street churns out thin-crust pizzas that are simple, savoury and impossible to resist. The dough undergoes slow fermentation for 48 hours to develop complex flavours, before being portioned, garnished with toppings, and baked rapidly at high temperatures to achieve a perfectly crisp crust. Must-orders here include the salami and chilli honey pizza, generously drizzled with lightly spicy honey, and the buffalo wings served with a creamy garlic dip. 

Singapore-based pizza restaurant Sonny’s Pizza has opened its first overseas location along Elgin Street. Unlike their Singaporean counterpart, the Hong Kong branch operates as a takeaway shop where customers can dig into pizzas by the slice (from $45 and up) as well as purchase whole 12-inch ($158) or 16-inch pizzas (from $280 and up). Aside from offering classic pizza toppings like cheese or pepperoni, Sonny’s also has signature special flavours such as Steak n’ Cheese topped with bechamel sauce and sliced steak, or Kowloon Kid topped with lap cheong cured sausage and bacon. 

Well-loved for its doughy, flavourful pizzas, The Pizza Project's menu boasts a bunch of creative pies. From the ubiquitous parma to less seen offerings like the spicy nduja, baked potato and pancetta based Rustica, and even a carbonara inspired pizza. Add starters like mozzarella fritters and cold cuts, and you have yourself a perfect pizza meal to share.

Discover traditional Italian flavours and culture with a modern twist at Vesu Pizza Bar. Perched atop One Peking in TST, Vesu's menu features innovative Neapolitan pizzas that nod to local flavours, such as The Ducky, topped with Chinese-style roasted duck and spring onions, or I'll Be Bok, which uses bok choy cream and spicy minced pork.