Best Pizza in Brisbane: 20 Top Pizzerias Compared

Brisbane has quietly turned into a serious pizza town. A few years ago the conversation started and ended with a couple of well-known names. Now you can eat wood-fired Neapolitan in Teneriffe, Roman pinsa in New Farm, a New York slab in the Valley and a Brazilian-influenced pie in Moorooka, all in the same week. That is great news for hungry people and a slightly stressful one for anyone trying to pick just one.

This guide sorts the noise. We have pulled together twenty pizza places across the city, from inner-city favourites to suburban gems worth the drive, and lined them up with their street addresses, current Google ratings and typical price per person. Where reviewers raised a fair complaint, we have said so. A pizza guide that only gushes is not much use when you are choosing where to spend a Friday night.

If you already know what you are after, jump straight to the comparison table or the best-for guide. If you are still deciding, read on.

How we chose the best pizza in Brisbane

Numbers alone can mislead. A venue with 5.0 from 74 reviews is not automatically better than one with 4.6 from more than four thousand. So we weighed three things together: the Google rating, how many people left it, and what those reviewers actually wrote about the base, the toppings, the service and the value.

We then added a human filter. Does the place suit more than one kind of night? Is it fair on the wallet for what you get? Could a newcomer to Brisbane walk in and have a good time? Ratings and prices below come from Google listings at the time of writing, and price ranges are the per-person bands Google shows. They move around, so treat them as a guide.

Brisbane pizza comparison table

Here is the whole list at a glance. Click any pizzeria name in the sections further down to jump straight to its write-up, or use the table to compare suburb and price.

#	Pizzeria	Suburb	Address	Google rating	Price pp
1	La Favolosa	West End	2/163 Boundary St, West End QLD 4101	4.9 (703)	$20–40
2	075 Pinsa Romana	New Farm	3/75 Welsby St, New Farm QLD 4005	5.0 (168)	$20–40
3	Julius Pizzeria	South Brisbane	77 Grey St, South Brisbane QLD 4101	4.6 (4,019)	$40–60
4	Antica	Wilston	Shop 1/70 Kedron Brook Rd, Wilston QLD 4051	4.8 (1,537)	$40–100
5	Donnie’s Brisbane	Teneriffe	36F Vernon Terrace, Teneriffe QLD 4005	4.9 (177)	$20–40
6	Munja Pizza	Wynnum	82B Bay Terrace, Wynnum QLD 4178	4.8 (846)	$20–40
7	Italia Lane	Fortitude Valley	900 Ann St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4005	4.8 (1,077)	$40–140
8	The Wood Fired Oven Arana Hills	Arana Hills	2/290 Dawson Parade, Arana Hills QLD 4054	4.8 (875)	$20–40
9	Montica	Ascot	26 Wren St, Ascot QLD 4007	5.0 (74)	$20–40
10	Beccofino	Teneriffe	10 Vernon Terrace, Teneriffe QLD 4005	4.7 (1,233)	$40–60
11	BK Pizza	West End	296 Montague Rd, West End QLD 4101	4.8 (375)	$20–40
12	Chef Jon Pizzeria Bistro	Kenmore	2/12 Wongabel St, Kenmore QLD 4069	4.8 (196)	$20–40
13	Vizzeto Woodfire	Moorooka	398 Tarragindi Rd, Moorooka QLD 4105	4.6 (896)	$20–40
14	The Burrow	West End	52 Russell St, West End QLD 4101	4.6 (1,840)	$20–40
15	Corbett & Claude	Brisbane City	283 Elizabeth St, Brisbane City QLD 4000	4.5 (4,068)	$60–80
16	Scugnizzi	Brisbane City	Shop 2/168 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000	4.6 (615)	$20–40
17	Ristorante Tartufo	Fortitude Valley	1000 Ann St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006	4.6 (1,264)	$40–120
18	Pizza Vibes	Spring Hill	Shop G10/170 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000	4.9 (42)	$20–40
19	Sal’s Authentic New York Pizza	Fortitude Valley	326 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006	4.6 (144)	$1–20
20	La Lupa	West End	Shop 3/321 Montague Rd, West End QLD 4101	4.5 (810)	$20–40

Review counts in brackets. Price pp means price per person as shown on Google.

Brisbane pizza ratings at a glance

The chart below plots each venue’s Google rating, with review volume in brackets. The axis starts at 4.3 so the small differences are visible, so read it as a gap of a few tenths rather than a huge gulf. Venues sitting at 4.9 or 5.0 are mostly newer or smaller operations, which is worth remembering when you compare them with giants like Julius or Corbett & Claude.

The 20 best pizzas in Brisbane

The order below reflects our overall picks, balancing rating, review volume and what diners say. It is not a strict league table, because tastes vary and several of these are close to a coin toss.

1. La Favolosa, West End

Part deli, part bakery, part pizzeria, and all the better for it. La Favolosa on Boundary Street pulls a crowd that comes for the pies and leaves talking about the sandwiches. Reviewers rave about the Mortazza and a proper Margherita, and the half-size options mean you can sample a few things without needing a lie down afterwards. Staff come across as warm without fuss. If you only have time for one West End stop, this is a sensible place to start.

Address: 2/163 Boundary St, West End QLD 4101 Google rating: 4.9 (703 reviews) Price: $20–40 per person

2. 075 Pinsa Romana, New Farm

Pinsa is not pizza in a different hat. The Roman dough is high-hydration, light and a bit crunchy, and this New Farm shopfront has built a loyal following around it. One regular says they have visited over thirty times, which tells you plenty. The diavola gets a lot of love for flavour without brutal heat, and the gluten-free base has been called the lightest some coeliacs have tried. Open Wednesday to Sunday only, so plan ahead.

Address: 3/75 Welsby St, New Farm QLD 4005 Google rating: 5.0 (168 reviews) Price: $20–40 per person

3. Julius Pizzeria, South Brisbane

With more than four thousand reviews, Julius is the venue most Brisbane locals will name first. The Tartufo truffle pizza is the dish first-timers are pushed towards, and the wine list is better than you would expect from a pizza place. It sits a short walk from QPAC and the museum, which makes it handy before a show. Book, or put your name down and wander off for a drink. Closed Mondays.

Address: 77 Grey St, South Brisbane QLD 4101 Google rating: 4.6 (4,019 reviews) Price: $40–60 per person

4. Antica, Wilston

Antica is a neighbourhood Italian with a wood-fired oven and a village-strip setting that suits long dinners. The focaccia from the oven is a good opener, and one diner was thrilled to find a gluten-free base that tasted like real pizza rather than cardboard. Ask for the terrace if you can, though a few guests found the concrete floors loud on busy nights. Booking is essential, and it is closed Monday and Tuesday.

Address: Shop 1/70 Kedron Brook Rd, Wilston QLD 4051 Google rating: 4.8 (1,537 reviews) Price: $40–100 per person

5. Donnie’s Brisbane, Teneriffe

This is the one for fans of a New York slice mindset. The ‘Nduja pizza with hot honey gets the most chatter, and the Gabagool, with meatball ragu and capicola, is a rich alternative. Ordering is by QR code, yet diners still note attentive floor staff. Sides like mozzarella sticks and fries are worth the room. It is closed on Tuesdays and opens in the afternoon on weekdays.

Address: 36F Vernon Terrace, Teneriffe QLD 4005 Google rating: 4.9 (177 reviews) Price: $20–40 per person

6. Munja Pizza, Wynnum

Worth the drive east. Munja turns out big wood-fired pizzas with a soft, chewy base, and the garlic cheese log is the side everyone mentions. Seating is outdoors with heaters, and you can watch the oven at work. One family drove more than an hour after seeing the pizzeria online and said it was worth it. Booking is recommended, particularly on weekends. Closed Mondays.

Address: 82B Bay Terrace, Wynnum QLD 4178 Google rating: 4.8 (846 reviews) Price: $20–40 per person

7. Italia Lane, Fortitude Valley

Tucked down a laneway with entries off Brookes and Church streets, Italia Lane feels like a hideaway even though it is in the middle of the Valley. It is a full Italian restaurant, so pizza shares the stage with seafood and steak, but gluten-free diners rate the pizza very highly. A chef-selected banquet gets good mentions for generosity. It makes sense for groups or celebrations rather than a quick bite.

Address: 900 Ann St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4005 Google rating: 4.8 (1,077 reviews) Price: $40–140 per person

8. The Wood Fired Oven Arana Hills, Arana Hills

A proper local pizza shop that has earned its numbers. Reviewers highlight a consistent crust, loads of toppings on the meat-heavy options and a gluten-free base that suits coeliacs. Online ordering is easy, and the cheesy garlic bread has fans. Not every visit is perfect, as one vegetarian pizza copped a harsh review, but the overall picture is strong. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 4 pm.

Address: 2/290 Dawson Parade, Arana Hills QLD 4054 Google rating: 4.8 (875 reviews) Price: $20–40 per person

9. Montica, Ascot

Montica runs on a short, charming schedule: Wednesday evenings and a few hours on Saturday afternoon. Order online, collect, and many families take a picnic rug to a nearby park. The Prosciutto Italia and the diavola get repeat mentions, and one diner compared it with pizza eaten around Lake Como. The sample size is small, so treat the perfect score as promising rather than proven. Expect a wait when it is busy.

Address: 26 Wren St, Ascot QLD 4007 Google rating: 5.0 (74 reviews) Price: $20–40 per person

10. Beccofino, Teneriffe

Beccofino is a classic neighbourhood Italian where pizza sits alongside ragu pastas and scallops. Service is a highlight, and the wine list gets praise. Opinions on value are mixed, since a few guests felt the portions had shrunk over the years, but regulars keep coming back and some return for takeaway pizza the very next night. Reservations are wise. Closed on Mondays.

Address: 10 Vernon Terrace, Teneriffe QLD 4005 Google rating: 4.7 (1,233 reviews) Price: $40–60 per person

11. BK Pizza, West End

An unusual mix: a pizzeria and cafe that also serves Eastern European breakfast dishes and a honey cake people keep raving about. Pizzas are generous, crispy and built for sharing, and families with young kids report an easy visit. The coffee earns its own compliments. Open daily except Monday from 11 am, which makes it one of the more flexible lunch options on this list.

Address: 296 Montague Rd, West End QLD 4101 Google rating: 4.8 (375 reviews) Price: $20–40 per person

12. Chef Jon Pizzeria Bistro, Kenmore

Kenmore does not usually crack city-wide lists, which makes Chef Jon a nice surprise. The kitchen is completely peanut-free, a rarity that matters enormously to allergy families. Guests praise the pizza maker, the pistachio-filled baklava cannoli and the hosts. The common complaint is price: a couple of diners thought the pizzas were small for the cost. Open from 5 pm, Tuesday to Sunday.

Address: 2/12 Wongabel St, Kenmore QLD 4069 Google rating: 4.8 (196 reviews) Price: $20–40 per person

13. Vizzeto Woodfire, Moorooka

Vizzeto brings Brazilian flavour to the oven. The house-made catupiry cheese is the talking point, and the sweet pizzas are a fun finish. Toppings are loaded. Be aware that reviews are split on wait times and cooking, with one diner waiting over an hour on a bad night while others call it consistently excellent. Book ahead and keep your patience handy. Closed Mondays.

Address: 398 Tarragindi Rd, Moorooka QLD 4105 Google rating: 4.6 (896 reviews) Price: $20–40 per person

14. The Burrow, West End

Half pizzeria, half bar, with live music most nights and a lot of wood and character. The Big Voodoo Daddy is a family favourite, and vegetarians and vegans report a menu that treats them properly. Local art lines the walls. Come for the atmosphere as much as the pie. It opens daily, with a lighter start on weekdays at 4.30 pm.

Address: 52 Russell St, West End QLD 4101 Google rating: 4.6 (1,840 reviews) Price: $20–40 per person

15. Corbett & Claude, Brisbane City

The most central pick on the list, which explains the four thousand reviews. Wood-fired pizza and focaccia are on offer alongside a truffle mushroom gnocchi that one couple called the best they had eaten. It is a polished room with a good wine list, though one reviewer felt the base was doughy. A solid choice before a night out in the CBD. Open daily from 11.30 am.

Address: 283 Elizabeth St, Brisbane City QLD 4000 Google rating: 4.5 (4,068 reviews) Price: $60–80 per person

16. Scugnizzi, Brisbane City

Roman-style pizza al taglio, sold by the slice or tray, from a small takeaway shopfront. The crispy, focaccia-like base wins plenty of praise, and the pistachio tiramisu is a standout. Stick to the pizza, because a handful of reviewers were disappointed by the pasta. Order online and collect on your lunch break. Closed Sundays.

Address: Shop 2/168 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000 Google rating: 4.6 (615 reviews) Price: $20–40 per person

17. Ristorante Tartufo, Fortitude Valley

Red leather banquettes and a grand mirror give this Ann Street room a movie-set feel. It is listed as Neapolitan, with pizza sitting beside rigatoni, risotto and a long wine list. Guests choose it for anniversaries and birthdays. It is more of a dinner occasion than a casual pizza run. Closed Mondays, with a break between lunch and dinner service.

Address: 1000 Ann St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 Google rating: 4.6 (1,264 reviews) Price: $40–120 per person

18. Pizza Vibes, Spring Hill

A rebranded Spring Hill shop that has lifted its game. One vegetarian diner was delighted that veggie toppings were not an afterthought, and a takeaway ham and pineapple earned praise for its slightly charred edges. With just 42 reviews so far, the rating is early days, but open-all-week hours make it an easy test run.

Address: Shop G10/170 Leichhardt St, Spring Hill QLD 4000 Google rating: 4.9 (42 reviews) Price: $20–40 per person

19. Sal’s Authentic New York Pizza, Fortitude Valley

The budget pick. Sal’s makes big New York pies with a crisp crust, and the Fire Island is a diner favourite. Customer service also gets a tick: when a kitchen error produced smaller pizzas than ordered, the order was refunded in full. It trades late on Friday and Saturday nights, which makes it a natural stop after a night in the Valley.

Address: 326 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006 Google rating: 4.6 (144 reviews) Price: $1–20 per person

20. La Lupa, West End

La Lupa is a relaxed Italian with a cocktail bar attached. The Margherita and a rigatoni amatriciana are repeat orders, and one new resident moved from Melbourne and made it their go-to takeaway. Service wins praise, even on slow Friday nights. Early BYO dinners are mentioned by guests, so check with the venue first. Closed Tuesdays.

Address: Shop 3/321 Montague Rd, West End QLD 4101 Google rating: 4.5 (810 reviews) Price: $20–40 per person

Best pizza in Brisbane for every situation

Different nights call for different pizza. This quick guide matches the occasion with a pick, using only the venues covered above.

If you want	Try	Why
A proper date night	Antica or Ristorante Tartufo	Wine lists and a sit-down feel
Roman-style slices	075 Pinsa Romana or Scugnizzi	Light, crunchy bases
New York style	Donnie’s or Sal’s	Big pies, bold toppings
Gluten-free options	Italia Lane, Antica, The Wood Fired Oven	Praised by coeliac and GF diners
A cheap feed	Sal’s	The only $1–20 band on our list
A group with a drink	The Burrow or La Lupa	Bar atmosphere, easy sharing
Vegetarian-friendly	Pizza Vibes or The Burrow	Veggie toppings done properly
Allergy-aware kitchen	Chef Jon	Fully peanut-free kitchen
Late-night slice	Sal’s	Trades past midnight on weekends

Neapolitan, Roman or New York: what are you actually ordering?

Brisbane menus now throw around style names with confidence, so a quick primer helps. Neapolitan pizza has a soft, blistered edge and a wet, tender centre, cooked in a blisteringly hot oven in about a minute or two. It is meant to be eaten with a knife and fork, or folded like a wallet.

Pinsa is the Roman cousin: an oval base made from a high-hydration dough that rises slowly, giving a crisp outside and an airy inside. It is easier to digest for many people, which is one reason it has caught on. Pizza al taglio is similar in spirit but baked in trays and sold by weight or slice.

New York style goes the other way. Wide, thin and foldable, with a chewy crust and plenty of cheese. If you want a slab you can carry down the street, look at the New York names in this guide. Knowing the style helps you order like a regular rather than wondering why the middle is soft.

Smart tips for eating pizza in Brisbane

Book the popular ones. Julius, Antica, Vizzeto and Munja all fill up, and several reviewers mention long waits when they turned up without a booking.
Check the days. Plenty of the best spots close on Mondays or Tuesdays, and Montica only runs two short sessions a week.
Order a mix to share. Several diners suggest ordering a couple of dishes to split instead of one each. It means more variety and less leftover guilt.
Go early on weekends. Takeaway-heavy places can sell out of favourite toppings, and queues build by seven.
Read recent reviews, not just the star score. A rating is an average over time. Recent comments tell you if standards have slipped or lifted.
Ask about allergens. Gluten-free and nut-free handling varies. Speak to the venue directly if the allergy is serious.

Making a food weekend of it

Pizza is a great gateway to Brisbane’s wider food scene, and if you are planning a bigger trip around the east coast, our other city guides will help. Heading south for the next leg? See our rundown of the best Italian restaurants in Sydney for more pasta-and-wine nights. Melbourne fans will want the best steak restaurants in Melbourne, and noodle lovers can check the best ramen in Melbourne when the pizza cravings need a break. Pair any of them with a visit to a Melbourne coffee roaster and you have a food-driven road trip sorted.

Final word on the best pizza in Brisbane

There is no single winner, and that is the fun of it. Start with La Favolosa if you want the safest bet, try 075 Pinsa Romana if you are curious about Roman style, and make a night of it at Julius or Antica when you want a proper dinner. Whatever you choose, check opening hours first, book where you can and order something to share. Brisbane’s pizza scene rewards the curious.

Frequently asked questions about pizza in Brisbane

What is the best pizza in Brisbane?

It depends on your taste, but the strongest all-round contenders are La Favolosa, 075 Pinsa Romana and Julius Pizzeria. 075 Pinsa Romana and Montica hold perfect 5.0 scores, though from smaller review counts, while Julius has the largest crowd of fans.

Where can I find cheap pizza in Brisbane?

For the lowest price band, Sal’s Authentic New York Pizza in Fortitude Valley is listed at $1–20 per person. Most other casual pizzerias on this list, including BK Pizza and Munja Pizza, sit in the $20–40 range.

Which Brisbane pizzerias do good gluten-free pizza?

Reviewers single out Italia Lane, Antica, 075 Pinsa Romana and The Wood Fired Oven. Always confirm cross-contamination handling with the venue if you are coeliac.

Which suburb has the best pizza in Brisbane?

West End has the biggest cluster, with La Favolosa, The Burrow, BK Pizza and La Lupa all within a few minutes of each other. Fortitude Valley and Teneriffe are also strong, with three and two entries respectively.

Do I need to book a table?

For Julius, Antica, Vizzeto Woodfire and Munja, yes, especially on Friday and Saturday nights. Takeaway-focused spots like Scugnizzi and Montica run on online ordering instead.

What is the difference between pizza and pinsa?

Pinsa uses a high-hydration blend of flours and rises slowly, giving a lighter, crunchier base than most pizzas. You can read more about its Roman roots on Wikipedia, then try it at 075 Pinsa Romana.

Where can I get pizza late at night in Brisbane?

Sal’s on Brunswick Street trades until the early hours on Friday and Saturday nights. Always check current opening hours on Google before heading out.

Are there good vegetarian or vegan pizza options?

The Burrow gets repeat praise for vegetarian and vegan dishes, and Pizza Vibes has been noted for veggie toppings that do not feel like an afterthought.

Where can I read about other Australian food scenes?

Our Sydney Italian restaurant guide and Melbourne steak guide are good places to start.

Disclaimer

This article is for general information only. Ratings, review counts, prices, opening hours and menus come from public Google listings and were accurate at the time of writing, but they change often. Please confirm details with each venue before you visit. Venues were not paid to be included, and opinions about dishes reflect public customer reviews. Dietary and allergy information should always be checked directly with the restaurant.