Embarking on the quest for Canberra’s best slice of pizza is like hunting for buried treasure—if the treasure were a cheesy, saucy, perfectly crispy slice of heaven. With a city full of pizza joints vying for your taste buds’ attention, the true gems are those that nail the holy trinity of pizza perfection: a golden crust, zesty sauce, and toppings that make your heart sing. Here’s five places to get the perfect slice in Canberra.
Department of Pizza
Believing in simple and traditional flavours, Department of Pizza in Campbell is your go-to for authentic wood-fired pizza. Using a 35-year-old sourdough, the Neapolitan pizza range changes quarterly and includes flavours such as salami, mushroom & olive, potato & prosciutto, and four cheese. Paired with classic Italian cocktails and the perfect wine list, expect a *chef’s kiss* every time you visit.
Mama Dough
Enjoy a little slice of Italy in Ainslie Shop’s cosy Mama Dough. Throwing Napoletana-style pizzas in the wood-fire daily (using a 7-year-old starter), take a bite into a well-balanced slice with the perfect, chewy crust. Flavours range from the classic salami and ham & pineapple to the more unique including caramelised onion with goats cheese and honey, and radicchio with gorgonzola and candied walnuts.
Locale Pizzeria
Locale Pizzeria in Deakin is all about sharing special moments with family and friends over delicious food and wine. Specialising in authentic Italian pizza, order one for yourself or choose your favourites and share them around the table. Rest assured, as soon as you take that first bite, you’ll be transported to your last trip to the pizza capital.
Rosa’s
Coffee and paninis by day and pizza and vino by night. Rosa’s pizza menu lends itself to both the classics and the unexpected. Whether on the deck with the girls, a picnic on the lawns, or a last-minute takeaway, pick up a slice with your favourite toppings including pepperoni, potato, sausage and mushroom.
Agostinis
Family-owned restaurant Agostinis has a passion for unpretentious Italian cooking. The friendly atmosphere speaks to the tradition of a big family get-together with its share-style dishes. Pizza is a very big passion for the Kingston restaurant, but not just any type of pizza, Roman style, of course. Think a thin crust that is light and crispy, with toppings such as sausage, grilled eggplant, anchovies, mushrooms, and prosciutto, that are meant to be picked up, folded and enjoyed with a glass of vino!
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