Discover the best pizza in Sydney
Pizzerias in Sydney on the map
Explore the mapThe Best Pizzerias in Sydney
Lucio Pizzeria
Sydney, Australia
Gigi's at Balmain
Sydney, Australia
Rosso Pomodoro
Sydney, Australia
Aperitivo Pizza and Pasta
Sydney, Australia
Rosso Antico
Sydney, Australia
La Coppola
Sydney, Australia
La Panchina
Sydney, Australia
Pizza Madre
Sydney, Australia
Epic Pizza
Sydney, Australia
Dimitri's Pizzeria
Sydney, Australia
Westwood Pizza
Sydney, Australia
Fratelli Pulcinella
Sydney, Australia
That's Amore street pizza
Sydney, Australia
Pizza Oltra
Sydney, Australia
The Dolphin Hotel
Sydney, Australia
Love Supreme
Sydney, Australia
Regina La Pizzeria
Sydney, Australia
Appizza
Sydney, Australia
Braci Osteria + Pizzeria
Sydney, Australia
DOC Pizza and Mozzarella Bar
Sydney, Australia
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Oti'
Sydney, Australia
Paulie's Pizza
Sydney, Australia
MMC Slice Shoppe
Sydney, Australia
Pizza Bros
Sydney, Australia
Pizza'Mare
Sydney, Australia
Pocket Pizza
Sydney, Australia
Pompei's
Sydney, Australia
Via Napoli Pizzeria - Lane Cove
Sydney, Australia
Bsp'eria
Sydney, Australia
My Mother's Cousin
Sydney, Australia
Pizza al Taglio
Sydney, Australia
La Bufala
Sydney, Australia
Vacanza Surry Hills
Sydney, Australia
La Disfida
Sydney, Australia
L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele Sydney Australia
Sydney, Australia
Sal's Authentic New York Pizza 314-318 Victoria Street, Darlinghurst
Sydney, Australia
Da Orazio
Sydney, Australia
Matteo
Sydney, Australia
Cicerone Cucina Romana
Sydney, Australia
Ullo Pizza & Wine
Sydney, Australia
Sydney did not have a dedicated pizza scene until relatively recently by Italian standards. Australia's biggest city built its reputation on Neapolitan pizza through a handful of AVPN-certified wood-fired kitchens, and that certification chase set the tone for what came after.
The city now runs three parallel lanes. Neapolitan wood-fired pizza anchors the scene, with dough proofed for days and a short blast in a wood oven near 485C. Alongside it, New York-style slice shops serve foldable, oversized pies, and a handful of rooms turn out Roman-style pizza al taglio, rectangular and sold by weight.
The densest pizza pockets are Newtown, Surry Hills, and Balmain, with a strong outlier in Cronulla to the south. Surry Hills in particular carries the gourmet end of the scene, the neighborhood where Sydney's first dedicated pizza-only restaurant opened.
Several of the best-regarded spots do not take bookings and run a genuine line once the sun goes down, especially on weekends in Newtown and Surry Hills. Walking a few minutes off the main strip usually finds a table faster without giving up much on the dough.
The 40 Sydney pizzerias on our map are ranked by what people who came for the pizza actually thought, not by how long the line runs outside.
FAQs about Sydney
Where is the best pizza in Sydney?
Lucio Pizzeria draws the most attention on our map right now, though Sydney's pizza scene splits pretty evenly between Neapolitan wood-fired rooms and New York-style slice shops, so what counts as best depends on which you are after.
What pizza style is Sydney known for?
Neapolitan wood-fired pizza is the throughline, thanks to a run of AVPN-certified pizzerias that pushed hand-stretched dough and a 60 to 90 second bake into the city's everyday vocabulary. New York-style slices and Roman-style pizza al taglio have both built a real following alongside it.
Where is the best pizza neighborhood in Sydney?
Newtown, Surry Hills, and Balmain carry the highest concentration of well-regarded pizzerias. Surry Hills leans gourmet, Newtown skews younger and looser, and Balmain has some of the most consistent wood-fired rooms in the city.
Do I need to book a table for pizza in Sydney?
For the most talked-about Neapolitan spots, often not, several run walk-in only and build a line by early evening. Reserve ahead for anywhere that takes bookings if you are set on a specific night, particularly Friday and Saturday.
Is there good pizza near Sydney's beaches?
Yes. Bondi and the eastern beaches have a casual, family-friendly pizza scene built around quick wood-fired pies rather than destination dining. For a more serious kitchen, Cronulla in the south has one of Sydney's more dedicated Neapolitan rooms.
What is pizza al taglio and where do I find it in Sydney?
Pizza al taglio is Roman-style pizza baked in long trays, cut with scissors, and sold by weight. Surry Hills has Sydney's clearest example of the style, run on long-fermented dough rather than the faster Neapolitan turnaround.
Where can I get New York-style pizza in Sydney?
A small but growing set of slice shops serve New York-style pizza, big, foldable slices sold by the piece rather than the whole pie. They tend to cluster in the inner city and inner west rather than the CBD proper.
Are Sydney pizzerias mostly wood-fired?
The most decorated Neapolitan rooms are, several running AVPN-certified ovens imported for the job. Plenty of neighborhood pizzerias use gas or electric decks instead, especially the slice shops and casual family spots.