Popular Adelaide pizza chain La Romana Pizza Bar is gearing up for the opening of two new restaurants around Adelaide in the next few months, bringing their family-owned, beloved recipes to Parafield Gardens and Mount Barker.
The Parafield Gardens restaurant is set to open up in Martin’s Plaza in early February, with La Romana taking over an existing pizza shop in the area. Owner Hish says that his customers have been begging him to open a store in Adelaide’s north, with each of his other stores receiving 5 to 10 calls a week to suggest the expansion.
“You asked, and now we’re delivering,” he said.

With a location chosen due to strong customer demand, the La Romana team will be moving in on January 31st to give the existing building a fresh coat of paint and a rebrand. Then, they’ll officially open their doors a few days later to satisfy the hungry pizza lovers of Parafield Gardens and the surrounding areas.
There, La Romana will continue to offer their signature pizza recipes that have remained unchanged for 28 years. Popular pizzas such as the Capricciosa, Supreme, and Peri Peri Chicken will be available alongside other La Romana staples like their Instagram-famous 1kg chicken parmi and their 21-hour slow-cooked pork ribs.

The restaurant will also serve a range of soft drinks and desserts, including chocolate mousse and three flavours of cheesecake: chocolate, strawberry, and lemon.
La Romana sets itself apart with its commitment to quality and family recipes. Hish’s journey into the pizza business began at just 12 years old when he started working in his father’s pizza shop. His love for food and cooking only deepened as he grew older, leading him to pursue a career in the industry.
“With pizza, you can express yourself as a chef much more than with other meals. There’s 100 different ways to make a pizza.”
In 2010, he purchased and established the first La Romana store, transforming an old pizza shop that had belonged to his uncle since 1985. Since then, he’s become the owner of four La Romana locations, with a fifth and sixth on the way.
Hish also had an exclusive La Romana app developed, which he says is the “most economical way to order”. Through the app, customers can gain access to discounted meals, as well as a loyalty program that gives customers a complimentary meal after four orders.
What sets La Romana apart is its commitment to quality. The traditional dough recipe and pizza sauce have remained unchanged for 28 years, and new employees undergo a two-week training period before they can serve any pizzas to La Romana’s customers.
“Anyone can throw together a pizza. But every pizza we make at La Romana is a piece of love, a piece of art. We want it to look amazing and taste good, with your eyes feeding on it before your stomach does.”
Looking ahead, La Romana has more locations in the works. After they swing open their doors in Parafield Gardens, the focus will turn to preparing the Mount Barker store, expected to open in March. They’re also in the process of creating their own branded pizza boxes, an idea Hish has wanted to pursue for a while.
“I love the idea of a La Romana Pizza box sitting on someone’s table”.
Hish credits much of the company’s success to its strong team and focus on customer experience. “It’s not just about the pizza; it’s about the whole experience, the service, the atmosphere, and the journey of enjoying a great pizza,” he says.
As La Romana expands into two emerging hotspots in Adelaide’s surrounding areas, the focus remains on delivering delicious food and creating a memorable experience for every customer. With more locations planned, the future looks bright for this Adelaide business.
WHAT: La Romana Pizza Bar to open new locations in Parafield Gardens and Mount Barker
WHEN: Parafield Gardens store to open in early February. Mount Barker coming soon.
WHERE: Shop 4, Martins Plaza, 237 Martins Road, Parafield Gardens.
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