The 9 best pizza spots in Hobart

Order the: Mortadella – white-based pizza with cheese, mortadella, stracciatella, grana padano and pistachio crumb

Piping hot New York-style pizza by the slice, cold cocktails, vinyl DJs – just three of many reasons we’re obsessed with Don Frico. The owners are big dogs in Hobart’s bar scene, having spent eight years running Grinner’s dive bar. Their latest joint takes over the Society bar space behind Salamanca, and is part pizza shop, part cocktail bar and part late-night vinyl lounge. Head to the counter for thin, foldable New York-style slices or thick, crispy-edged Detroit deep-dish squares topped with spicy sausage, smashed potatoes and smoky eggplant. Then let the vinyl DJs guide your night all the way through to 2am. 

Address: 22 Montpelier Retreat, Battery Point 

Price: Pizza slices from $6; whole pizzas from $30

Order the: Big Tony – tomato, mushrooms, pepperoni, red onion, jalapeños, LP cheese blend, pepper

Almost a decade has passed since Local Pizza, Hobart’s cult-followed pizzeria, first opened in Berridale, which means the team is clearly doing something right. It’s impossible to go wrong when ordering a pizza here, with gluten-free folks and vegepals well looked after too. Risk it all with the Big Tony, featuring a tomato base, mushrooms, pepperoni, red onion, jalapeños, LP cheese blend and cracked black pepper. PS: Their weekly specials also slap, and we won’t judge you if you opt for one of those instead.

Address: Bellerive & Berriedale

Price: Pizza from $22

Order the: King Kofta – capsicum base, lamb kofta, mozzarella, roast capsicum, herb yogurt, red onion, za’atar, herbs

Come get a slice of Italy at this bright pink pizzeria, also by the team behind Local Pizza. All pies are cooked in a disco-ball oven, which makes sense considering that there are disco balls of all shapes and sizes dotted around the dining room. The pizza menu is as playful as the decor, with names like Bubby G, BBQ Bird, Wild Child and Spuf Lyf. However, the King Kofta is the most popular, with a capsicum base, lamb kofta, mozzarella, roast capsicum, herb yogurt, red onion, za’atar and chopped herbs.

Address: 13 Castray Esplanade, Battery Point, Hobart

Price: Pizza from $26.50

Order the: Fonduta – fondue sauce, ham, mozzarella, fried potato rösti, provolone, parmesan, basil

If you’re keen to go out for a bite, North Hobart’s Room for a Pony is a popular spot for pizza and vibes. With heaps of outdoor picnic table-style seating, it’s the perfect place for casual summertime pizza and sundowners, with Spritzes and cocktail jugs on the menu. As for the pizza, try the Fonduta with legit fondue sauce, or the Bob Brown with broccoli, kale, green olives and cheese, named for the father of the Tasmanian Greens party. All pizzas are made with Room For A Pony’s housemade sourdough bases, and there’s a bunch of vegetarian and vegan options.

Address: 338 Elizabeth St, North Hobart 

Price: Pizza from $25

Order the: The Ranch – fried chicken, maple bacon, cheddar cheese, ranch dressing, shallots

Local takeaway favourite Pep Pizza is a great option if you’re looking to order in for a chill night on the couch. A dough-slinging staple since 2009, Pep has four locations across Hobart and its surrounds – Lindisfarne, Huonville, Kingston Beach and Austins Ferry. Pep serves up comforting classics like Capricciosa, Barbecue chicken and Margherita, but also offers some more exotic options. Try out the Pumpkin Blues, which combines roasted pumpkin, gorgonzola and prosciutto; The Ranch with its indulgent combo of fried chicken and maple bacon; or the Salmon, which comes topped with some of the Huon River’s finest smoked fish.

Address: Kingston Beach, Austins Ferry, Lindisfarne & Huonville

Price: Pizza from $22

Order the: Chook Norris – tomato, basil, mozzarella, barbecue chicken, tomatoes, red onion, spring onion

You’d be hard-pressed to name a more iconic duo than pizza and beer, and fortunately, Deep South Brewing Co specialises in both. This expansive North Hobart taphouse is tucked between two op shops and has some of the best pizza in Hobart, if the hordes of hungry locals are anything to go by. With bases woodfired to crisp perfection, you’ll find the perfect topping to complement your ice-cold brew. 

Address: 220 Argyle St, North Hobart 

Price: Pizza from $22

Order the: Capricciosa – anchovies, olives, mushrooms, ham

Locals swear by Da Angelo, which has been serving Italian deliciousness in bustling Battery Point for more than 30 years. A humble family-run ristorante with walls lined with nostalgic photos, this place prides itself on great service and authentic Italian cuisine, and its pizza is some of the best you’ll find outside of Napoli. Treat yourself to housemade garlic bread, a couple of pizzas and a Caprese salad on the side, and top it all off with a tiramisu and a cheeky shot of limoncello. Who needs a Euro summer when you can be in Hobart?

Address: 47 Hampden Rd, Battery Point 

Price: Pizza from $20

Order the: Barbecue Pulled Pork – barbecue sauce, red onion, pulled pork, bacon, chorizo

Another family-run restaurant is Ottimo in Hobart’s CBD, where you’ll find pizzas made with hand-stretched New York-style dough and laden with fresh toppings. Locals swear by the pulled pork pizza as well as the four cheeses that come with mozzarella, gorgonzola, Swiss and provolone, topped with pear and drizzled with local honey. Despite that dairy-centric concoction, Ottimo also has a surprisingly large range of vegan pizzas and pasta on the menu.

Address: 253-255 Liverpool St, Hobart

Price: Pizza from $28

Order the: Pepperoni – sweet chilli base, cheese, roast chicken breast, red onion

CBD takeaway staple Medici is always buzzing with people, and is a favourite with Hobart’s city workers thanks to the irresistible lunch option of its mini pizzas (starting at $9). You can also order pizza by the slice, making Medici perfect for the indecisive among us. Aside from its CBD location, there’s a takeaway outpost further north in Derwent Park (which serves standard-sized pizzas) and a roving food truck that you can find at all different parks and reserves around Hobart in the warmer months.

Address: 67 Murray St, Hobart

Price: Pizza from $22.90