With so many options across our great state, it can be hard to determine which local pizzerias are the true standouts that are simply must tries.
Luckily, the Australian Good Food Guide have posted their 2024 Readers’ Choice awards, naming the best pizza joint in each area. It makes a good ‘to do’ list in these colder months, because road trips and a hearty pizza, is a great Winter combination!
Here’s who made the cut.
BEST BAROSSA PIZZA: Ember Pizza
Boasting that they serve ‘proper pizza’, Ember Pizza is well worth a stop in on your way through the Barossa Valley. Serving out of their word fire oven imported direct from Italy, it’s the perfect feed for old and young alike whether you’re dining in or getting take-away.
With their unusual combinations like potato and rosemary and classics like pepperoni you’re sure to find something you’ll enjoy. If you can’t make up your mind you can leave it in the hands of the professionals and either go with the chef’s choice or go with the ‘proper feed’ to try a selection from all across the menu.
Find Ember Pizza at 18-28 Tanunda Road, Nuriootpa SA 5355
BEST CLARE VALLEY PIZZA: Pancho’s Pizza and Pasta
If you’re the kind of person who can never find the exact toppings you want on a pizza then Pancho’s is the place for you. They offer fully customisable pizzas as well as half-and-half, three, and even four style choice pizza options for when you just can’t decided.
With outdoor dining that is welcoming for your furry family members, and a dedication to using only the best ingredients and home-made dough, Pancho’s is a must try favourite of the locals in Clare.
Find Pancho’s Pizza and Pasta at 210 Main North Road, Clare SA 5453
BEST ADELAIDE HILLS PIZZA: Paracombe Premium Perry
It may be a name more synonymous with delicious perries and ciders, but Paracombe Premium Perry is also home to some of the best and most unusual pizza in Adelaide. With options like the smashed taco and pear and lemon curd there’s a pizza for everybody’s tastes and for every stage of the meal.
If you truly want to experience all that the Paracombe menu has to offer you can indulge in the ‘feed me’ lunch and dinner options, which will not leave you hungry. The perry also offers various experiences if you would like to make a full day of your visit and don’t forget to try some of their signature perries or ciders.
Find Paracombe Premium Perry at 169 Murphy Road, Paracombe SA 5132
BEST MCLAREN VALE & FLEURIEU PIZZA: Pizzateca
You know a pizza is going to be good when it’s been made the old fashioned Italian way and that’s exactly how it’s done at Pizzateca. With a combination of Italian techniques, South Australian produce, and the backdrop of the beautiful McLaren Vale, what more could you ask for?
On hand rolled sourdough and homemade pizza sauce you’ll find all the usual favourites toppings such as margherita and salami and a drinks menu with traditional Italian parings such as a negroni or limoncello. And thanks to recent upgrades to the entrance path Pizzateca is now easier than ever to get to.
Find Pizzateca at 319 Chalk Road, McLaren Vale SA 5171
BEST COONAWARRA & LIMESTONE COAST PIZZA: The Bay Pizzaria
With one of the best views for not only a pizza restaurant but any restaurant in South Australia, The Bay Pizza serves up all of your favourites and a few curious novelties such as the ‘Big Breaky’ which are must tries as you soak in the beautiful Port MacDonnell water front.
With new pizzas every month announced on their social media, you’ll always have a reason to come back again. And if you’re cold don’t forget to pick up one of their warm beanies to keep your head as warm as your stomach.
Find The Bay Pizzaria at 60B Sea Parade, Port MacDonnell SA 5291
BEST ADELAIDE PIZZA: Tony Tomatoes
For those who don’t want to travel to get the best pizza don’t worry, one of SA’s finest is just outside of the Adelaide CBD. Situated on O’Connell Street, Tony Tomatoes offers traditional tray baked roman pizzas available for both dine in and takeaway.
It’s the perfect place for sharing a meal with friends of loved ones, with banquet options available for two, three, or four or more people that allow you to taste a bit of everything Tony’s has to offer. With an extensive wine list to match, Tony Tomatoes is the perfect place to enjoy good company while enjoying great food.
Find Tony Tomatoes at 155-157 O’Connell Street, North Adelaide SA 5006
With categories for American, Asian, Italian, Bakery, Burger, Coffee and more, there’s plenty of great Reader’s Choice Award winners to check out over on the Good Food Guide website here.
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