If you’re craving the best pizza in South Australia, look no further. From Adelaide’s bustling food scene to picturesque regional towns, South Australia is home to exceptional pizzerias that deliver top-quality ‘zza. Whether you’re after classic toppings, gourmet creations, or unique local flavours, discover the top spots where fresh ingredients and creative recipes come together. These are the best pizzas in South Australia, as crowned in the delicious. 100.
It’s a triple threat – excellent Neapolitan style pizza, party vibes and a lush McLaren Vale setting. Long-proved dough is hand stretched, topped with quality ingredients and blasted in a 400-degree wood fired oven. The Diablo, with house-made sauce, salami, asiago cheese and house-made chilli sauce, is ace. It’s also worth ordering a round of arrosticini – traditional charcoal-cooked Abruzzese lamb skewers. 319 Chalk Hill Rd, McLaren Vale; pizza-teca.com.
While many modern pizza joints import ovens from Italy, an old-school, built-by-hand wood oven is the star at this Willunga institution. Things are done a little differently here – a per-head cost for all-you-can-eat pizza and BYO wine, or opt for takeaway. The long, turkish-style pizzas are a favourite; including a chicken version, decorated with preserved lemon, tomato, coriander and yoghurt. 13 High St, Willunga; russellspizza.com.
The first Adelaide pizzeria to be certified by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN), Etica stands the test of time and remains true to its core by serving traditional Neapolitan pizza using ethically sourced ingredients. The margherita is simplicity at its best – opt for buffalo mozzarella for something truly special. It’s a humble, welcoming space; the definition of Italian hospitality. 125 Gilles St, Adelaide; etica.pizza.
It’s the pizza bar everyone wants in their neighbourhood – great vibes, cosy booths and tasty food any night of the week. Bandit specialises in contemporary flavours on Neapolitan-style dough. Sure, you can opt for the traditional margherita, or you can try wood-fired zucchini, peperonata and buffalo mozzarella. The snacks and small plates are great for grazing through the evening. 248 Unley Rd, Hyde Park; banditpizzawine.com.
A sea-change for acclaimed pizzaiolo Enrico Sgarbossa (ex Al Taglio, Sydney) has brought him to Tilbrook Estate in Adelaide Hills. He’s serving up sourdough pizzas topped with local ingredients (organic greens from “up the road”, for example) in a warm and relaxed environment. The margherita will have Neapolitans dreaming of home – you’ll need two hands to manoeuvre the saucy slices. 1856 Lobethal Rd, Lenswood; tilbrookestate.com.au.
