In the mood for pizza? Here's our go-to guide to cure your pizza cravings
From Beaumont Street to the harbour, Newcastle is awash with quality pizza joints. Whether it's a last minute takeaway option, or you're looking to make a night there's plenty of quality options. Fresh ingredients, authentic recipes, and that local touch make for a long and tasty list, here's our fave's. We hope you like...
3 Sicilians Ristorante
3 Sicilians Ristorante is a bit of a hidden gem, but one that's worth visiting if you're a pizza fan. Located at Club Stockton, Chef Franco crafts fluffy yet crisp bases with classic toppings like margherita and diavola – what's not to love?
Where: Cnr Clyde St & Douglas St, Stockton
Bar Solè
Bar Solè has a buzzing atmosphere and will have you lingering into the night over a few drinks and pizzas, soundtracked by live music. The best part? Bar Solè is BYO, so you can choose a vino to suit your budget before devouring your pizza.
Where: 173 Maitland Rd, Tighes Hill
The Beach Hotel
Recently renovated, The Beach Hotel now boasts a wood-fired pizza oven. Enjoy an afternoon or evening at this iconic waterside pub and order a few pizzas while you're at it. Go classic with a margherita, get your veggies in with The Garden, or try the Ocean Bounty.
Where: 99 Frederick St, Merewether
Bella Italia
The freshly-baked wood-fired pizzas at Bella Italia have a crunchy base and are topped with beautiful local and Italian imported ingredients. There are so many options to choose from, and with an extensive vegan menu, those eating plant-based won't miss out on a killer pizza.
Where: 545 Hunter St, Newcastle
Best Coast Pizza
Famous for its hand-crafted thin crusts, Best Coast Pizza is awesome no matter how you slice it. Take these delicious pizzas down to the beach and enjoy an afternoon watching the sunset. There's a huge range of toppings, from classics through to seafood pizzas and vegetarian options.
Where: 3/32 Llewellyn St, Merewether
Danny's Pizza
Beaumont Street offers a vast range of flavours, from Persian to Thai, Vietnamese and Korean, pizza is of course on the menu up and down the street, but it's Danny's Pizza that you'll want to check out. Take it takeaway, or slide behind the secret door and grab a seat in one of the booth's and choose from classic favourites or unique specialties, all in a satisfying 18-inch size or take it by the slice, New York style.
Where: 80 Beaumont St, Hamilton
The Del
2024 saw The Del undergo a significant renovation and alongside their brand new fitout, the menu also got quite the refresh. The kitchen has been fitted out with a pizza oven and they’re slinging out some of the best sourdough-based cold-fermented overnight pizzas with nine different toppings to choose from.
Where: 134 Darby St, Cooks Hill
DiRoma
DiRoma has been a local favourite for authentic Roman pizza and pasta since its inception in 2017. Expect classic pizza toppings plus DiRoma's own gourmet creations, all made from high-quality fresh ingredients.
Where: 144 Glebe Rd, Merewether
Don Beppinos
The unmistakable little house that is Don Beppinos on Merewether's Railway Street has been an unwavering supplier of quality Italian takeaway for 50 years. You can't beat Don Beppino's for affordability either, making it the ideal spot to grab a pizza when the Italian cravings hit.
Where: 45 Railway St, Merewether
Emilio’s
Situated in the former Hood Milk Bar spot in The Junction and their second space over in Warners Bay, Emilio’s is quickly becoming a go-to for Italian eats in both Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. Check out the pizza menu and dig in for either dine-in or takeaway.
Where: 188 Union St, The Junction | 75 King St, Warners Bay
Foghorn Brewery
You might know Foghorn Brewery for its craft beer, but did you know the brewpub does a fantastic pizza too? The pizzeria, diner, and brewhouse all in one is the perfect drop-in for couples or big groups to kick back, relax and sip on a cold one. We love the New York-style pepperoni and the zucchini pizza.
Where: 218 King St, Newcastle
Grainfed Brewing Co.
The Lambton-based brewery is known for their beers but they’ve recently expanded their food offering to include a more laidback share-style menu that includes a selection of sourdough pizzas.
Where: 1/52 Young Rd, Lambton
In Forno
In Forno's menu is staggering in size, but don't let that deter you. You can't go wrong with a classic like the margherita with tomato pulp, fior di latte, parmesan and basil (picked fresh from the garden), or the gorgonzola dolce pizza with gorgonzola dolce cream, fior di latte, leg ham, mushrooms, and pistachio cream for something a bit different.
Where: 5-6/81 Beaumont St, Hamilton | 36 Pearson St, Charlestown
Market St Basement
Market St Basement has long been an inner-city favourite for Italian fare. It's an atmospheric spot perfect for a date night or a meal out with friends. The pizza menu changes up pretty frequently, but you can always expect delicious toppings. At the moment, the Cacio e Pepe pizza is fantastic.
Where: 2/2 Market St, Newcastle
Masa Madre
The pizza toppings at Masa Madre might not be the most traditional, but that doesn't make them any less delicious. Made with sourdough pizza bases, Masa Madre's pizzas hit the spot every time. Keep an eye out for specials which always have creative and unique flavour combinations.
Where: 40 Railway St, Wickham
MIINE
Drop into Darby Street’s New York-inspired Italian fusion restaurant and late-night bar and dig into their 10 pizza options.
Where: 13 Darby St, Newcastle
Napoli Centrale
Following the strict pizza rules of Naples, you won't see pineapple or chicken on the menu at Napoli Centrale – what you will see is a bubbly, aerated crust freshly cooked in a wood-fired oven with only a handful of toppings. Pino, Luigi, Alfonso, and Angelo are the four Italian men creating authentic, hand-made Neapolitan pizzas that have stolen a piece of our hearts.
Where: 169 King St, Newcastle
Oceane Hotel
On-site at Oceane Hotel is their very own Italian woodfired pizza oven and the Dotti Italian menu is slinging out 10+ different toppings.
Where: 29 Honeysuckle Dr, Newcastle
The Oriental Hotel
For a long time, this funky Cooks Hill local has been known for its pizzas, and for good reason. The menu at The Oriental Hotel offers a pizza for everyone, with heaps of interesting meat and seafood toppings, plus a hefty selection of vegetarian pizzas for good measure.
Where: 53 Bull St, Cooks Hill
Parry Street Garage
A combination of smart industrial styling and sleek interior finishes provide Parry Street Garage with a sophisticated yet relaxed and approachable feel. So approachable, you may live off Parry Street Garage pizza for the rest of your life. There are stacks of toppings to choose from, so get sampling.
Where: 106 Parry St, Newcastle West
The Prince of Merewether
Pub pizzas have certainly upped their game in recent years, and The Prince of Merewether is no exception. Made on thin crust, 48-hour proved, hand-stretched bases, its pizzas use only the best local and Italian ingredients. The result is creative flavour combinations like pesto pumpkin with fior di latte, dukkah, and feta, and truffled burrata, with confit garlic, prosciutto, and basil.
Where: 1 Morgan St, Merewether
The Rinks Pizza Bar
Situated in the beer garden at Adamstown Bowling Club, this spot has got to be one of the hardest-working pizza ovens in Newcastle. Every weekend, the lineup just to order one of their creations is epic. The menu might be small but the flavours are mighty.
Where: 504 Glebe Rd, Adamstown
Rosina’s Pizza Restaurant
This cosy little spot on Hunter Street is a bit of a hidden gem in Newcastle. Serving up a traditional Italian trattoria experience, book your table and get your hands on some of the tastiest pizzas available in the CBD.
Where: 39 Hunter St, Newcastle
Sapori at Tailors
Get your authentic Italian fix at Sapori at Tailors. Run by Roman husband and wife duo Francesca and Fabrizio, Sapori at Tailors is a cosy spot to enjoy pizzas, pasta, antipasti, and sweets. There are plenty of pizza toppings to choose from, on both tomato and mozzarella bases, so you'll be spoilt for choice.
Where: 10 Beaumont St, Islington
Seven Seas Hotel
Seven Seas Hotel flies under the radar, but this Carrington pub does some great pizzas. The kitchen isn't stingy on the toppings, but they're not so overwhelming that the base goes soggy. A win-win! Go for the BBQ Maple Chicken, the Pumpkineater, or the Three Little Pigs.
Where: 33 Cowper St N, Carrington
Thermidor
To celebrate World Pizza Day, Honeysuckle’s Thermidor is firing up the wood oven outside for just one day only. They’re serving up delicious wood-fired pizzas for just $15 (dine-in or takeaway) from 12pm-4pm, on Sunday, February 9.
Where: 1/7 Honeysuckle Dr, Newcastle
The Tipsy Italian
The newest addition to Newcastle’s Italian cuisine scene is The Tipsy Italian located in the former Pino’s spot on Maitland Road in Islington. The owners come with Italian heritage and have installed a brand spanking new woodfired pizza oven, so these guys know pizza!
Where: 98 Maitland Rd, Islington
Verde Luna
This long-standing Mediterranean restaurant and pizzeria on Tudor Street has become known for their loaded pasta dishes over the years, but their extensive pizza offering should also be on your radar.
Where: 115 Tudor St, Hamilton
