Choosing the best pizzerias in South Australia can be challenging with so many options available. However, the Australian Good Food Guide has released its 2024 Readers’ Choice awards, highlighting the top pizza places in each area. Here’s a guide to the winners, perfect for planning winter road trips paired with delicious pizza.
Best Coonawarra & Limestone Coast Pizza: The Bay Pizzaria
The Bay Pizzaria offers stunning views of Port MacDonnell waterfront. Their menu includes favorite pizzas and unique options like the ‘Big Breaky.’ New pizzas are announced monthly on social media, providing reasons to return. They also sell warm beanies for chilly days. Visit at 60B Sea Parade, Port MacDonnell SA 5291.
Best Clare Valley Pizza: Pancho’s Pizza and Pasta
Pancho’s Pizza and Pasta offers fully customizable pizzas, including half-and-half, three, and even four-style options. Their outdoor dining area is pet-friendly, and they use only the best ingredients and homemade dough. Pancho’s is a local favorite. Find them at 210 Main North Road, Clare SA 5453.
Best Adelaide Hills Pizza: Paracombe Premium Perry
Paracombe Premium Perry, known for its perries and ciders, also offers some of the best and most unique pizzas in Adelaide. Options like smashed taco and pear and lemon curd cater to various tastes. Their ‘feed me’ lunch and dinner options ensure a satisfying meal, and visitors can enjoy various experiences and signature perries or ciders. Visit at 169 Murphy Road, Paracombe SA 5132.
Best Barossa Pizza: Ember Pizza
Ember Pizza, known for its ‘proper pizza,’ serves its dishes from a wood-fired oven imported from Italy. Their menu includes unique combinations like potato and rosemary as well as classics like pepperoni. For those who can’t decide, they offer the chef’s choice or a ‘proper feed’ to sample various options. Visit Ember Pizza at 18-28 Tanunda Road, Nuriootpa SA 5355.
Best Adelaide Pizza: Tony Tomatoes
Tony Tomatoes, located just outside Adelaide CBD, offers traditional tray-baked Roman pizzas for dine-in and takeaway. They have banquet options for groups, allowing everyone to sample different dishes. An extensive wine list complements the meals. Find Tony Tomatoes at 155-157 O’Connell Street, North Adelaide SA 5006.
Best McLaren Vale & Fleurieu Pizza: Pizzateca
Pizzateca combines Italian techniques with South Australian produce. Their hand-rolled sourdough pizzas feature toppings like margherita and salami. The drinks menu includes traditional Italian options like negroni and limoncello. Recent upgrades have made Pizzateca more accessible. Find them at 319 Chalk Road, McLaren Vale SA 5171.
For more categories like American, Asian, Italian, Bakery, Burger, and Coffee, check out the complete list of Readers’ Choice Award winners on the Good Food Guide website.
