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Best Pizza in Cape Town (Top 12)

Updated: Jun 24, 2023

Pizza Restaurants in Cape Town

It's about as hard to find someone who doesn't enjoy pizza as it is to find a restaurant in Cape Town that doesn't serve pizza. What we do know, all pizzas aren't created equally. We've put together our top 12 places to enjoy a pizza in Cape Town (and surrounds).


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The tough thing about this list is that everyone enjoys their pizza in a different way. I know for me personally, there are times I want to enjoy a pizza in an authentic Italian restaurant and other times at the beach looking over the ocean. Our list is balanced between a variety of styles and atmospheres.

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1) Massimo's (Best Pizza in Cape Town)

If you are looking for the best authentic Italian Pizza in Cape Town, head over to Massimo's in Hout Bay. Not only is their pizza amazing, but they are also one of the best overall Authentic Italian Restaurants in Cape Town.

Rating: 4.6*

Best for:

  • Wood-fired pizza

  • Authentic Italian

  • Limoncello

Location: Oakhurst Farm Park, Main Rd, 7806, Hout Bay, Cape Town


Contact: 067 324 0261


2) Osteria Tarantino (Best Italian)

Osteria Tarantino delivers authentic Italian dining and cuisine. This little gem in De Waterkant is both quaint and cozy. You'd be forgiven for thinking that you are in a traditional restaurant in Italy. Enrico the owner goes the extra mile to take care of his guests.


Rating: 4.7*

Best for:

  • Tapas

  • Wine Bar

  • Date night

  • Warm and cozy

Location: 125A Waterkant Road De Waterkant, Cape Town Central 8001 South Africa

Contact: +27 76 505 1771


3. Pizza Warehouse at the Yard (Home of the Dogs Bollocks)

Cape Towns' new little pizza gem is at the Yard, home of the famous burger joint, the Dogs Bollocks. We love the atmosphere and funky hang-out.

Great Italian pizza with homemade dough and wood-fired pizza oven

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Pizza Warehouse at the Yard. Eric Nathan Photography

"This place is awesome. New Yorker-style pepperoni pizza was mind-blowingly good and enormous. Amazingly friendly staff and a great chill vibe. Definitely coming back." Andrew C


Google review: 4.6 Stars

Address: 6 Roodehek St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001

Phone: 083 440 7843


4) Borruso's (Kenilworth)

Borruso's is one of those classic Italian restaurants that have been around for years.

If you are looking for great service, good quality food and value for money …. Then Borruso’s needs to be on your list to visit


Google review: 4.6 Stars

Address: 2 Mains Ave, Kenilworth, Cape Town

Phone: 021 761 5822


5) Pizzasaurus (Vegan Pizza)

If you are looking for a good vegan pizza this is the place. Beautiful outdoor decor with a ton of plants. (Vegan Only menu) Great for vegan date night.

Google review: 4.8 Stars

Address: 103 Harrington St, Zonnebloem, Cape Town, 8001

Phone: 076 897 4979


6) I LOVE THE DOUGH (Bree Street)

I LOVE THE DOUGH is a very unique pizza hangout. It's not your normal Italian restaurant. Imagine pink neon lights, a young crowd and a DJ playing at the bar. The pizza is great, and you'll love the vibe.

Google review: 4.1 Stars

Address: 101 Bree St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001

Phone: 072 145 9988


7) Ciao Pizza (Halaal Pizza- Cape Town)

Authentic wood-fired Neapolitan pizza. Ciao is a Muslim-owned restaurant with an authentic Italian taste. We love that you can now get a classic halal wood-fired pizza in Cape Town.

The atmosphere is cosy and the service is great.

Google review: 4.4 Stars

Address: 309 Long St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town, 8001

Phone: 076 057 3712


8) Aegir Project Taproom (Noordhoek0

If you enjoy a good beer on a sunny afternoon followed by a wood-fired sourdough pizza, you will struggle to find a better spot than the Aegir project. We love the outdoor set-up and general vibe of Aegir. (Kid and dog-friendly)

Google review: 4.7 Stars

Address: 65 Beach Rd, Noordhoek, Cape Town, 7979

Phone: 066 587 9324


9) Vendetta's Pizzeria (Stellenbosch)

You'll love the atmosphere of this beautiful tucked-away pizzeria in Stellenbosch. The pizza is great. We love the courtyard under the trees and lights. Amazing service.

Google review: 4.7 Stars

Address: 15 Hamman St, Stellenbosch Central, Stellenbosch, 7600

Phone: 081 321 0638


10) Tiger's milk (Kloof Street)

You'll always have a great pizza at Tiger's milk. Our favourite is Tiger's Milk Kloof. However, all Tigers have a similar vibe and quality. Tigers might not be the classic pizzeria, it's more known as a bar/restaurant that makes great pizzas and burgers. All the Tigers Milks are in great locations. The pizzas are wood-fired and there are few places better to spend a Friday or Saturday evening in Cape Town.

Google review: 4.3 Stars

Address: 55 Kloof St, Gardens, Cape Town, 8001

Phone: 021 286 2209


11) Portalia Pizzeria & Deli (Blouberg)

Charming and cozy pizzeria. This family business is all about service and quality. Wood-fired oven. Traditional Italian and Portuguese dishes.


Google review: 4.5 Stars

Address: Hadjidakis Centre, Cnr Raats Dr. & Janssens Road, Table View, 7441

Phone: 021 557 7280


12) Earthfire pizza (Mojo Market)

Earthfire pizza isn't your standard pizzeria. You'll find them at a variety of markets around Cape Town (See our favourite markets here!) What we love is the amazing pizza made in their Earthfire ovens. Our favourite Earthfire pizza is at the Mojo market.

Google review: 4.6 Stars

Address: 30 Regent Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8060

Phone: 021 785 3560


13) unWinded at the Beach (Woodbridge Island)

unWinded would have always made the list with their great pizzas. What has pushed them up to our number 1 spot is their new location at Woodbridge Island. This casual laid back restaurant is for family and friends. The service and vibe are great. The pizzas are incredible.


"Absolutely AMAZING experience at this cozy restaurant, the staff are exceptionally friendly and kind, the food is incredible, I adore their pasta's most of all."


Google review: 4.5 Stars

Address: Woodbridge Drive, Milnerton, Cape Town

Phone: 021 551 5226


14) Blue Peter (Blouberg)

Blue Peter Hotel is a classic. If you are looking for an unbeatable view of the ocean and table mountain, blue peter is a local favourite. The pizzas are good, however, it's more the vibe you will find on a sunny afternoon with no wind in Cape Town. There is a big grass area that looks right over the ocean where you will find locals enjoying their afternoons with beers and pizzas.

Google review: 4.3 Stars

Address: 8 Popham St, Bloubergstrand, Cape Town, 7441

Phone: 021 554 1956


If you enjoyed this article and know of any other great Pizzerias that need to be added to the list. Talk to us in the comments. We would love to hear from you.


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