Sal’s Authentic New York Pizza

Don’t fuhgeddaaboudit because an iconic New York-style pizza chain with a legendary recipe is finally touching down in Brisbane—bringing its authentic slices to Fortitude Valley. 

Starting as an Auckland pizzeria back in 2009, Sal’s Authentic New York Pizza quickly cemented itself as a crowd favourite, leading to 45 stores in New Zealand and a move over the ditch with 7 stores now in Australia. The secret? Being privy to the secret family recipe of Salvatore Leo, who’s behind New York’s legendary Sal’s Pizza of Little Neck. By mastering his well-guarded pizza making techniques, owners and long-time friends Ciaran McKeever and Nick Turner were able to dish up the authentic New York experience outside of the Big Apple—naming their new venture after the man himself.  

From the signature slow-risen dough to the sweet tomato sauce and 100% premium Wisconsin mozzarella, Sal’s tight and high-quality menu of 18-inch pizzas are sold by the slice or you can grab the whole pie, alongside buffalo chicken wings, garlic knots, mozzarella sticks, and zeppoles. If you’re thinking it’s the perfect late-night bite you’d be spot on, which is why Sal’s will be landing right in the heart of Fortitude Valley, on the Brunswick Street pedestrian mall. 

“Queenslanders have been asking for Sal’s for years and we’re finally here,” the team said. “Fortitude Valley felt like the perfect cultural match: edgy, creative and full of energy—just like our pizza.” 

Sal’s is set to open early August. 

Image credit: Sal’s | Supplied

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