Perth has seen a burst of new-age pizzerias of late, where the drinks list and vibes slap just as hard as the pizza on offer. From Neapolitan classics to sourdough, ginormous American slices and deep dish-style pies, you'll find endless incarnations. But out of all the pizza places in Perth/Boorloo, there are a few standouts that make for essential eating.
At Urban List, we've stuffed more than a few slices down the gullet to bring you our top picks—here's where to find the best pizzas in Perth right now.
Voi Voi
2 Parker St, Bassendean WA 6054
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Voi Voi is bringing the best of Italy directly to you with their well-loved pizzas and pastas. Their current most popular options are the Carne (a meat-lovers dream) and the Prosciutto (classic but delicious). Why not finish it off with a slice of Tiramisu, yum. They also offer a bar well-stocked with all your favourites from Nebbiolos to Peronis. Emphasising a cosy space and welcoming atmosphere, it's well worth sitting down to savour every slice.
Willi’s Pizza Bar
531 Wellington St, Perth WA 6000
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Get ready to clear your calendar thanks to the arrival of Perth’s slick new joint, Willi’s Pizza Bar. From the legends behind Fleur, Willi’s is all about Detroit-style pan pizza paired with a wild wine list, killer cocktails and plates of pure happiness. Full of neon lights and an 80s funk soundtrack, the thick, cheesy and crispy square style pizza is an ode to modern North American flavours paired with Italian classics and funky cocktails.
With primi, pizza and contemporary delights, the menu is elite and will bring you nothing but pure joy. But we get it—the choice can be hard. Our advice? Go straight for the Felino with hot honey and a side of whipped anchovy toast followed by the vanilla gelato with olive oil and sea salt. It’s a ridiculously good way to round out a damn good meal.
To drink? The house dirty martini of course. The Willi-Nilly features none other than the hospo group’s own gin infused with bay leaf and tomato extra virgin olive oil and we guarantee it will knock your socks off. Not a martini type? We don’t forgive you, but the next best thing has to be the Pecan Old Fashioned full of butter-washed bourbon and toasted pecan goodness. Tastes just like a warm hug from Grandma.
Maestro
111C Flora Terrace, North Beach WA 6020
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Owner Andrea Brunelli thought he’d start pumping out a few pizzas for friends and family during the first 2020 lockdown, but by the time the rest of the neighbourhood caught on that quickly turned into 60 plus a week, so he figured a real kitchen might be a go. Fast forward and Maestro is treating the whole of North Beach to those delish sourdough pizzas and has just been recognised amongst the best pizza in the world as the only WA pizzeria to claim a spot in the official 50 Top Pizza Guide—ranked #9 in Australia for 2024.
Il Falco
214 Scarborough Beach Rd, Mount Hawthorn WA 6016
No surprise to see an Italian perfectionist is behind the woodfired beauties at Mount Hawthorn newbie, Il Falco. From the smooth San Marzano tomato base to the burrata on top, Head Chef Marcello Segalina is incredibly particular about his ingredients and the proof of his obsession is in the perfecto pizzas. Picture blistery, charred crusts, thin bases that go just that little bit soft in the centre without losing structure and simple topping combos done well. To top it off, they've even got dips like truffle aioli and nonna's sugo to dunk your crusts in, as well as some beaut Italian grazing goods to pad out your meal. Throw on negronis and spritzes on tap, a banging wine list and the best damn pannacotta in Perth, and you have all the makings for a delicious night out.
Canteen Pizza
32 Ardross St, Applecross WA 6153
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Canteen Pizza joined the list of strong reboots in the past year, opening up its new digs in Applecross in the tail end of 2023. The new spot boasts a contemporary fitout with cosy booths and plenty of alfresco space to soak up the relaxed suburban atmosphere, plus the same Neapolitan style pizzas of your dreams. The kitchen is headed up by Head Chef Nicola Lunardi and Pizzaiolo Vincenzo Basco who have both been with the pizzeria since day one way back in Cottesloe, so you know you're in good hands here.
Monsterella
46 Grantham St, Wembley WA 6014
One visit to this family-owned and run neighbourhood joint and you’ll be wishing Monsterella was your local. Casual, BYO and serving up saucy pizzas, Monsterella is your absolute go-to for an effortless night out, if they’ve got room for you. The place is usually packed out every night of the week with avid locals and loyalists alike. Far from a bad thing, Monsterella’s busyness is testament not only to the quality of the food served, but the warmth of the family-style service too. The Bufalina and Frankie combo is the go, and their gluten-free pizza is probably the best in Perth.
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Il Locale
Scarborough, Subiaco and Currambine
Scarborough joint Il Locale is offering up freshly woodfired pizza. Choose a delicious item of doughy goodness from either the Pizze Rosse (pizza with red sauce) or Pizze Bianche (pizza with cream sauce) menu, like the always epic Quattro Formaggi pizza, filled with juicy gorgonzola, mozzarella, ricotta and parmigiano. They've also just opened a second spot in Subi too.
Tommasinos
Beaux Lane, 609 Beaufort St, Mount Lawley WA 6050
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This popular laneway joint is dishing up a little slice of Rome, right here in Perth. And when in Rome, make like the Romans…which in this case means it’s all about pinsa, not pizza. Pinsa dough is made a little differently and is way more digestible and has less carbs and fats than other pizza doughs you’ll find around town, so feel free to ditch any guilt. But aside from that, it’s just really freaking delicious, especially the Tartufata, so do yourself a favour.
Rossonero Pizza
18 Lyric Ln, Maylands WA 6051
If you like your pizza with a side of rollicking good times, Rossonero is about to become your new favourite spot in town. Here, it’s out with the blistered wood-fired pizzas and in with lightly-baked, golden ones of equal deliciousness, topped with rich ingredient combos like brussel sprouts and pancetta.
Ischia
500 Beaufort St, Highgate WA 6003
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Dishing out carb-loaded Italian goodness like it’s nobody’s business is Ischia, who has a seriously tantalising menu full of absolute classics like spaghetti marinara, napoletana gnocchi and chicken parmigiana, plus a pizza menu that can be ordered by the metre. Combine a selection of their pizza types onto a maximum of 180cm of house-made base—perfect for keeping the whole gang happy.
Pappagallo
250 Oxford St, Leederville WA 6007
Importing their ingredients direct from Italy, Pappagallo spares no expense when it comes to serving up pizza that tastes like home. From Italian Flour Mill certified flour to San Marzano tomato and the freshest parma ham going around, you can get a taste of Italy here without forking out for the airfare.
General Public
Scarborough And Inglewood
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Those familiar with General Public know it’s all about their famous sourdough base. It’s the perfect base for one of the world’s finest foods—we’re talking about pizza of course, and these guys do it a serious justice, with next-level choices like carbonara (yep, like the spaghetti) to meatballs, pulled pork, and even a play on your mum's classic Sunday roast. Yum!
Amore Mio
277 Guildford Rd, Maylands WA 6051
It doesn’t get much more authentic than Amore Mio in Maylands. The traditional thin-based pizzas are all hand stretched and stoned baked, with the dough given a couple days to rest before it hits the oven. As for the toppings, the options are endless so you’re probably going to want to come back a few times to try them all, not that we're complaining.
Old Lira
78/80 Old Perth Rd, Bassendean WA 6054
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They’re doing things a bit different at Basso-local Old Lira. Don’t go here wanting a blistering base and a chewy crust—their hand-stretched sourdoughs are on the more minimalistic side, though nonetheless delicious. Keep it super simple and soak up the fresh flavours, or even try one of their ‘fresca’ pizzas which come served at room temperature.
Neighbourhood Pizza
7 Anvil Lane, 165 Scarborough Beach Rd, Mount Hawthorn WA 6016
Hidden away in a refurbished warehouse in a car park behind a supermarket, it doesn’t get much more ‘Perth’ than Neighbourhood Pizza. New York, Canadian and Modern Australian influences make the pizzas here more eclectic than traditional, but nonetheless delicious. While a pizza topped with sweet potato, potato, maple syrup and rosemary might turn up Nonna’s nose, we reckon it’s a goer.
King Somm
13 King William St, Bayswater WA 6053
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If you're looking for a killer wine list to go with your simple but delicious Italian style pizza, King Somm is the place to go. It's a small but mighty pizza menu and you can't go past the porchetta with kale, roast chilli, onions. There's also a weekly special which is always worth checking out.
Mack Daddy’s New York Slice
560 Beaufort St, Mount Lawley WA 6050
There’s a lot of good pizza to be enjoyed in Perth, but few that really layer on the cheese and turn up the grease factor in true New York style. Mack Daddy’s is holding it down at the southern end of Beaufort Street, and if you’re looking for a bargain, you can grab an enormous pizza that’ll easily feed two (if not three or four) for as little as $23.
Si Paradiso
1/446 Beaufort St, Highgate WA 6003
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Si Paradiso’s retro Italian vibes will have you feeling like vintage Amalfi has arrived in Perth. Brought to us by the masterminds behind El Grotto and Cale Mason (the creative director and one of the legends behind Late Night Valentine) you can expect epic drinks and a leafy ampitheatre space you'll never want to leave, all backed up by their mouth-watering woodfired pizzas.
Marco’s Organic Pizza
17A Wanneroo Rd, Joondanna WA 6060
It’s no surprise that Marco’s Organic Pizza has become somewhat of an institution for those north of the river, doing business since 1976 and offering up a pretty insane number of pizza options. You’d be hard-pressed not to find something you like on the menu here—but just to cover bases (pun intended), they have an MYO option too. In fact, it’s all about the bases here. Marco’s philosophy is that starting with a more sustainable, healthier, organic sourdough base results in better tasting and more wholesome pizza.
Alfred’s Pizzeria
37 Barrack St, Perth WA 6000
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Servicing the late-night crowd with appropriately greasy and cheesy pizza, Alfred’s Pizzeria sure knows how to lure you down into their dungeon. If it’s not the neon-lit ‘Pizza Liquor Cheese’ sign that looms above their descending staircase off Barrack, it could be the smell of pepperoni and BBQ sauce that emanates from within. Either way, late-night pizza, booze and good tunes are what you’ll find.
Amici Miei
44 Raleigh St, Carlisle WA 6101
Dishing up that charred, blistering wood-fired pizza we’ve come to be pretty spoilt for here in Perth, Amici Miei is your best option that side of the city. In fact, it’s a pretty darn good option no matter where you’re coming from—classic, no-fuss pizza where the emphasis is on the ingredients.
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