Etna is the newest kid on the pizza block, and there’s nothing cookie cutter (or is that pizza cutter?) here. Instead, big sister Rosmarino Ristorante set the benchmark high, and Etna is doing the same for pizza. Topping the sourdough, state-of-the-art wholemeal dough with modern and rustic artisanal flavours, this is comfort food at a whole other level. Puffy and gently charred Anatrella with fior de latte base might not be a beauty queen, but it is sublime. Every bite of the paper-thin crust with duck, Riverine buffalo blue, goat cheese, frutta mostarda, and parmesan surprises and delights.Sip outstanding skin contact wines to complete the Etna experience. 5/15 Marshall St, Fortitude Valley; etnabrisbane.com.au.

“Come early, come often” is Beccofino’s instruction, and if you get here after 6:30pm on a Friday or Saturday, you’ll see why. This place is busy, and those lucky enough to get a seat like to linger, enjoying the trademark woodfired pizzas and a drop or two from the excellent wine list. Cnr 10 Vernon Terrace, Florence St, Teneriffe; beccofino.com.au.

If you live south of the river, you can also get fried calamari or duck pappardelle fix at Beccofino’s baby brother Julius. Like its sibling Julius also has a no reservation policy. You can play the ‘waiting for a table’ game with something cold from the spritz list at Bar Brutus. Once seated, Julius offers seventeen regular pizzas and weekly specials that always delight Try the Salsicca with tomato, chilli, mozzarella, pork sausage and rocket; it’s always a winner.The Fish Lane (Southbank) location makes it perfect for pre or post-theatre carb-loading or a people-watching stroll. 77 Grey St, South Brisbane; juliuspizzeria.com.au.

Tell us if you’ve heard this one. A Brazilian, a Colombian and a Sicilian walk into a Paddington bar, and they’re in business together faster than you can twirl a pizza paddle. As Beccofino and Julius alums, they know their pizza. No run-of-the-mill toppings and the bonus of sfizio (whim or fancy) selection. The pick of the Rosso? Cipollina with mozzarella, scamorza, crispy prosciutto and caramelised onions. Calabrese is a Bianca base with prawns, spicy romesco sauce, leeks and oregano. Make it a casual takeaway or dine-in to sample a killer wine list with lesser-known varietals from around the world. 257 Given Terrace, Paddington; elementirestaurant.com.au.

There’s no reinvention of the pizza wheel here. Nothing avant-garde at this reliable Grange pizza palace. Takeaway, eat-in or delivery is available for when only pizza will do, and you don’t want to change out of your trackies. Service is efficient and always with a smile. Here Napoli style is Margherita to Diavolo. Gourmet ranges from Lamb Delight (think Greek with mint yoghurt) to Pescatore – tomato, mozzarella, garlic prawns, scallops and calamari served with fresh lemon. Supreme (with pineapple), Meat Lovers, and Hawaiian get a run on the Traditional menu.Gluten-free bases are available, and there’s a 1/2 and 1/2 option too. Shop 5/100 Days Rd, Grange; fetchfood.com.au