Where to Find a Slice of the Best Pizza in Adelaide

When you're in the mood for pizza, nothing curves that craving until you've had yourself a delicious cheesy slice. Fortunately, we know a few reliable pizza joints in Adelaide that will fill that triangle-shaped hole in your belly.

Lovers of the Italian speciality can dine in at rustic pizzerias and authentic eateries that transport you to Naples. From a simple Margherita pizza or doughy bases heaving with toppings, we've tried and tested them all. When you need to find that cheesy goodness, look through our round-up of the best pizza in Adelaide. Buon appetito!

Francesca's Pizza & Sandos

Uncover beachside pizza haven, where each bite delights with light, fluffy dough proofed for 48 hours and adorned with the finest local and Italian ingredients. Savour classics like the Margherita or indulge in their signature salami with asiago and hot honey. Meat lovers should not miss the epic sausage and pepperoni pizza. It's always Francesca’s...or fuggedaboutit!

728 Anzac Highway, Glenelg 

532 Brighton Road, Brighton

Side Hustle Pizza

The glowing reviews say it all - Side Hustle Pizza know a thing or two about the perfect slice, making the drive to Carrickalinga worth it! Sibling to Tonino Deli in Goodwood, Side Hustle is a hole-in-the-wall hotspot, open two nights a week for wood-fired deliciousness, which you can enjoy in the cosy courtyard, or take it to go for dinner at the beach. Next time you find yourself on the Fleurieu craving a piece of Italy, you know where to go!

 1 Broadbeach Drive, Carrickalinga

Rosie's Pizzeria

Rosie's Pizzeria hasn't been around for long, but they are (very) quickly growing a loyal fan base of pizza lovers, thanks to their outstanding service and authentic pizza. Cooked to perfection in the wood-fired oven, all the classics are on the simple takeaway menu, along with a couple of creative variations, like the Spicy Girl pizza with nduja, ricotta, red onion and chilli oil, and the Salsiccia e Patate pizza, topped with roasted potatoes and Italian sausage. Delish! 

35D Kensington Road

Grünthal Microbrewery

Grünthal Microbrewery in the Adelaide Hills is a top destination for craft beer, exquisite gin, artisanal cheese, local wines...and some seriously good pizza! A highlight is their All-You-Can-Eat Pizza Night every Friday, where guests can indulge in endless slices. With seating at 6:00pm or 7:00pm, it's the perfect spot for experiencing a delectable pizza feast with friends in a charming setting. 

827 Mount Barker Road, Verdun 

Sunny's Pizza

Half Pizza bar, half disco party, Adelaide icon Sunny's Pizza is the go-to for a groovy time. Located down the laneway of Solomon Street and through a small shop front, sit at the open window seat and watch the night go by.

Serving up so much deliciousness you won't be able to decide, their menu ranges from the signature pizza #001 Margherita to a pork and fennel sausage pizza. This is the go-to place when the sun goes down and the oven fires up.

17 Solomon Street, Adelaide

Il Camino

Find a hidden gem in the 'burbs at Il Camino. Established in 2020 as a humble takeaway pizzeria, the space quickly evolved into a thriving restaurant, blending Italian heritage and family traditions with freshly made pasta, authentic wood-oven pizzas, and delectable desserts.

You'll find choosing your pizza topping the biggest challenge of the night, with everything from classic calabrese to Salsiccia e Patate - a potato pizza with pork sausage, onion and rosemary.

4/117 Walkerville Terrace, Walkerville

Crafers Pizza Bar 

Bringing family-style pizza to the Adelaide Hills, Crafers Pizza Bar packs flavour into a super cosy and welcoming space. Pizzas are made with organic whole wheat flour that is hand-stretched to 12 inches. From a classic Margherita or Hawaiian to a unique potato and cheeseburger, everyone will leave smiling after devouring their slice of choice. 

5 Main Street, Crafers

Bobbi’s

Step into Bobbi’s for a hit of nostalgia, delicious food and elevated dining. The refreshed eatery welcomes customers with a Pinterest-approved pastel aesthetic that encourages visitors to sit back, relax and enjoy good company over great drinks.

Start with olives and pickled cucumbers or a simple charcuterie board before moving on to the good stuff. Classic Margherita, meat lovers or vego – whatever your flavour, there is a pizza with your name on it at Bobbi’s.

264 South Road, Hilton

Pizzateca

This hotspot in McLaren Vale is worth the 45-minute drive from the city – trust us! When the sun is shining, the lawn at Pizzateca is filled with white tables and chairs to enjoy your meal and soak up the rays, while in winter you can cosy up inside the weather-proof pergola.

The wood-fired pizza is cooked to perfection in the imported Italian pizza oven and is unbelievably fluffy and light– plus the option for a gluten-free base means no one misses out! Come for the pizza, stay for the good vibes.

319 Chalk Hill Road, McLaren Vale

Pan & Vine

Pan & Vine is a neighbourhood pizza bar offering naturally leavened sourdough pizzas with a small selection of pasta and side dishes. Everything is made in-house, and almost entirely made up of locally sourced produce, so you're in for a good time. We're partial to their four-cheese or prawn pizzas. 

Shop 3/58 King William Street, Kent Town 

Anchovy Bandit

Anchovy Bandit is a firm favourite for the best pizza in Adelaide. You can enjoy a pizza al fresco on a balmy evening or within their funky interiors. The menu is ever-changing, with a range of exciting new toppings alongside classic favourites. There is a pizza topped with zucchini, pesto and whipped feta, while another is loaded with pepperoni, provolone and hot honey. Yum. 

96 Prospect Road, Prospect

Rozelle's

Sip on a Spritz and savour Italian flavours while overlooking the picturesque view of Carrick Hill Gardens. With beautiful interiors and a sprawling veranda that allows you to take in the views, Rozelle’s is the perfect spot to gather.

Indulge in an array of antipasti, pizzas, and other woodfired dishes, with pizza highlights including the Eggplant, with fior di latte, basil pesto and feta and the Capricciosa, with tomato, prosciutto cotto and olives.

46 Carrick Hill Drive, Springfield

Roxie's

Head to this cosy beer garden for ample servings of Mediterranean-influenced dishes, though the pizza here is particularly good, with everything from a Mexican pizza with ground beef and lime and corn chip crumble to crust dippers with hot honey and ranch sauce. With $15 pizza specials every Wednesday from 4:00pm, plus great vibes, you can't go wrong at Roxie's.

188 Grenfell Street, Adelaide

Bandit Pizza & Wine

The menu is short but sweet at Bandit, consisting of classic and unique Neapolitan-ish pizza styles and flavour-packed snacks like woodfired sourdough and tuna crudo.

The changing menu reflects the seasons, there are pre-batched cocktails and a winning wine selection to enjoy, and the space is surprisingly cosy given its modern setting with low ceilings and inviting neighbourhood wine bar vibes.

248 Unley Road, Hyde Park

Tony Tomatoes

Visit Tony Tomatoes in North Adelaide, the local loved for its authentic Italian-style pizza crafted by chefs certified by the Accademia Italiana della Pizza in Italy and family-friendly atmosphere. It's all about traditional favourites and creative inventions, using fresh local produce to deliver the goods.

Try the Mr Pig with broccoli, mozzarella, pork and fennel sausage and fresh chilli, or the Gamberetti with fior di latte, smoked pancetta, zucchini, prawns and chilli. Buonissimo!

155-157 O’Connell Street, North Adelaide

Antica Pizzeria e Cucina

Serious about tradition, Antica’s wood oven pizzas are prepared and cooked in true Neapolitan style. Made rich with flavour, the Margherita, Capricciosa and Diavola go down a treat, while the more indulgent quattro salumi is impossible to resist.

Torn between the choice of toppings? Indulge yourself, opting for the mammoth metre-long pizza and pick up to three toppings from the menu.

Adelaide & Hyde Park

Pizza e Mozzarella Bar

When Pizza e Mozzarella fires up their wood ovens, you know good pizza is on the way. Take the short walk from Rundle Street and step into their dining space that draws inspiration from Southern Italy.

With a warm and welcoming vibe, try the pizza bianca range for something a little different, from a rosemary garlic pizza, the patate with potato, provolone and rosemary to the indulgent quattro formaggi.

33B Pirie Street, Adelaide

Blue Velvet

Proving that Biga is always better, pizzeria-come-pastry lab Blue Velvet satisfies both sweet and salty cravings. Using the 'Biga' dough method, the Stoneground flours are left to ferment naturally for a whole day before ingredients are added. Choose between a host of toppings to satisfy your pizza pangs with meat, vegetarian and vegan options, or go for gold with half/half. 

70 Henley Beach Road, Mile End

Etica

Etica’s ethically sourced ingredients and doughy bases have earned this Italian eatery rockstar status. Proud members of the AVPN (Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana), Etica has 12 years of ‘la vera pizza Napoletana’ (or, genuine Napoletana pizza) under their belt.

The wood-fired pizzas are second to none, providing authentic cuisine with only the finest ingredients. The traditional menu doesn’t stray far from the classics, choosing a fine selection of pizzas and doing them extremely well.

125 Gilles Street, Adelaide

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