The 7 Best Pizzas In Durban

Few things on this planet are tastier than pizza – whether it’s New York or Neapolitan style, once those crusts are chewey and the cheese oozing, we love it. With such amazing produce and talented chefs, pizza in Durban is as good as it gets, so we’ve rounded up the very best pizza that the city and suburbs has to offer.

Here’s the must-try pizza joints around the city.

The 7 Best Pizzas In Durban, How do these rankings work?

1. La Bella Trattoria

They serve lots of other world class Italian food – including pasta – but to come here and not have the pizza would be a travesty. Watch out for their special deals on Sundays and Mondays which are spectacular value.

2. Lupa Osteria – Durban

Not only some of the best Italian cooking in the country, but some of the best cooking in general. Their pasta and veal dishes are superb but their pizza is simply on another level. The perfect texture and mixture of dough and crunch.

3. Pizzaboyz

They opened their first store in 2004 and it has been a runaway success since then. Their huge range of toppings along with the Roman-style square pizzas make it the perfect place to go with friends for a proper social experience.

4. Origano

This charming Italian family restaurant serves up delicious authentic Italian dishes, with pizza being a real highlight. There’s a great range of pies with toppings ranging from classic to creative. A top pick? The pulled lamb pizza with mozzarella & cheddar mix, pulled slow cooked lamb, peppadews, red onion & feta.

5. Lupa Osteria

The pizza here is wood-fired using only imported Italian flour and the freshest ingredients, so expect premium quality. The dough is superb but it is their inventive, fresh and original toppings where this place really shines.

Can’t decide which one to order? Our fave is the Sophie Bear, which comes with bacon, gorgonzola, caramelised onions & rocket.

6. Andreas Italian Cafe

This homey is an authentic Italian pizza joint. They cook with a great respect for tradition, and use only the freshest produce which is the key to their success.

Plus, they deliver to nearby areas if you can’t face leaving the house but still crave pizza. A win-win.

7. The Mad Italian

The Mad Italian is a real local favourite when it comes to great pizza in Durban. They’ve been serving their tasty pies for over 30 years. The bases are super thin and crispy, with toppings such as feta cheese and avocado.

The key here is that the standard never dips; every single pizza is as wonderfully glorious as the last.