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If you’re a fan of pizza (and who isn’t) and you like the sound of the biggest pizza slice you’ll find in the country, then you’ll absolutely adore Kapirisland Pizza.
Kapirisland Pizza, the brainchild of outspoken Adelaide entrepreneur John Kapiris, has just opened its brand new location in Salisbury, with a larger space and the same soul-warming food that’s already got Adelaide’s east raving.
The new spot has just opened its doors at 26 Park Terrace, Salisbury, bringing a whole lot of controlled chaos in exactly the way you’d hope your local pizza joint would.
Since throwing open its doors and firing up the pizza oven to full bore, Kapirisland’s north side addition has, in Kapiris’ own words, “gone gangbusters. Yeah, absolutely nuts, mate. You just can’t believe it.”
“I mean, we expected it to be busy, but this is threefold,” he continued.
Kapiris, a north side local, has long been turning heads with his viral pizza creations at his Glynde shop, and now he’s bringing that same energy to the northern suburbs.
But the pizza is only part of the John Kapiris story. In fact, Kapiris is well known across his social platforms, racking up masses of views with skits and unconventional promotions, which first gained attention back in his greengrocer days. He’s kept his online presence up, too. Just take a look at this glorious chocolate toupee, as one commenter dubbed it.
The new Salisbury spot mirrors his Glynde shop: same prices, same products, same flashy offerings, like the infamous “Big Daddy Box” and giant pizza slices designed for maximum Instagram impact. “It’s a bit of a game changer in the pizza industry,” Kapiris told us previously. “Looks really good at parties, fun for the kids, and good aesthetics all round.”
Gourmet options include the Neapolitan, loaded with anchovies, olives, cheese and bocconcini, and the Moroccan, featuring marinated lamb and roasted peppers. For those who prefer classic flavours, there’s BBQ Chicken with pineapple, Capricosa, and Cheesy Garlic.
Kapirisland brings a blend of Italian and Greek cuisine, offering everything from classic pizza to authentic Greek takeaway, plus schnitzels, ribs, steaks, and more. Beyond the pizza, Kapirisland also serves up authentic Greek favourites, giving the menu a Mediterranean twist. Diners can tuck into classics like moussaka, pastitsio, cabbage-stuffed rolls, and lemon-baked potatoes, and more. Pizza still dominates the menu, Kapiris says it makes up around 80% of the business, but the other Mediterranean bites are winning fans too.
You’ll also be able to look forward to retro-inspired, all-you-can-eat nights, with details in the works. Think the kind of feasts you used to have as a kid at fast food joints like Sizzler and Pizza Hut.
And for those on a budget, there’s no skimping on value: Tuesdays bring $10 pizzas, and Wednesdays deliver 15-inch pies for $15.
For John, it’s all about seeing new faces in the restaurant. So if anyone’s hesitant to stop by, John says, “we hope they’ll say, f**k it, you know what? What have we got to lose?”
“It’s not about making money on those days,” Kapiris explains. “It brings in new customers who’ll come back for their proper order later.”
Bringing Kapirisland to the north side has always been on John’s bucket list, and we get the sense he’s treating it like something of a homecoming. “Originally, my first shop was meant to be north side anyway,” he says. The north side is clearly very close to his heart. “I’m a born and bred, Virginia boy,” he proudly proclaimed.
Although it’s not set in motion just yet, John has bold plans for Kapirisland Pizza even beyond this new shop. “There’s definitely room for more shops in the north side over the next couple of years. I’ve definitely got a soft spot for Virginia, my old hometown.”
Kapirisland Pizza is set to bring a big, bold, and unapologetically fun slice of the Mediterranean north-side, and now that doors are officially open, Salisbury residents are in for a wild ride filled with delicious food.
Kapirisland Pizza Salisbury
Where: 26 Park Terrace, Salisbury
When: Open now
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