Looking to indulge in a mouth-watering pizza? There’s something about the combination of thin and crispy dough and melting mozzarella that makes pizza simply irresistible. So next time you get a craving for all things Italian, take a tip from pizza-loving North Shore Mums and try one of these local family-friendly pizza restaurants on the North Shore. Here’s some of our favourites!
A family dinner our can often bring a hint of stress with it. That’s why pizza is the perfect meal! It’s kid-friendly, it’s delicious and it often invites a loud and buzzing vibe where your kids will fit right in. We have done a round up of some of the best family-friendly pizza restaurants on the North Shore, so you can settle back and plan your next stress-free meal out.
- Borruso’s Pizza & Pasta, Crows Nest & Northbridge
- Mario Brothers, Crows Nest
- Capo Pizza, Waverton
- Amici Ristorante Pizzeria Bar, Cammeray
- Via Napoli Pizzeria, Lane Cove
- Attimo Italian, Northbridge
- La Botte, Willoughby
- Motza Pizza, Castlecrag
- Impasto Italian, Roseville
- Capri Cucina, Lindfield
- The Sawmill, West Pymble
- Farina Pizzeria, North Turramurra
- Karoo & Co, Wahroonga
- La Zana Pizza & Ristorante, Wahroonga
- Cielo, Balgowlah
- DeVita, Manly
- Sampa Pizza, Manly
Best Pizza on Sydney’s North Shore
Borusso’s, Northbridge & Crows Nest
Borusso’s, Northbridge & Crows Nest
Borusso’s have been making their own pizza dough for over 25 years…. and they’re one of the top restaurants on the North Shore for amazing pizza! Feast on some of the best pizzas and pastas in a venue that openly welcomes kids! They have crayons, drawing paper, and even give the kids some pizza dough to play with. Their creations are then cooked in the oven for them to enjoy.
- Northbridge:ย 1/65 Strathallen Avenue Northbridge (02) 9967 5706
- Crows Nest:ย 83 Willoughby Rd Crows Nest (02) 9966 8650
- Website: borrusos.com
Mario Brothers, Crows Nest
Enjoy amazing pizza in an authentic Italian restaurant
Enjoy all your Italian staples with risotto, seafood, salads and the best pizza around! Their special Brothers Special is a must-try featuring onion, bacon, prawns & garlic to delight your tastebuds. Enjoy their delicious food in a cosy, casual environment that’s perfect for the whole family.
- Address: 314 Pacific Hwy, Crows Nest
- Phone: (02) 9966 5551
- mariobrothers.com.au
Capo Pizza, Waverton
Capo Pizza, Waverton
For a great selection of truly authentic pizzas, this place is not to be missed. They only use fresh, high-quality ingredients, with plenty of specials for you to choose from. It’s the perfect venue to bring kids along too with friendly, fast service.
- Address: 100 Bay Rd, Waverton
- Phone: (02) 8904 0044
- capopizza.com.au
Amici Ristorante Pizzeria Bar, Cammeray
Amici Ristorante Pizzeria Bar, Cammeray
Amici Ristorante Pizzeria Bar in Cammeray is an authentic Italian Restaurant and traditional wood-fired pizzeria Napoletana. At Amici, you’ll enjoy an amazing selection of top-quality Italian foods, including delicious wood-fired pizza. And make sure you add in a tiramisu for dessert!
- Address: 465 Miller St, Cammeray
- Phone: (02) 9922 2222
- amicirestaurant.com.au
Via Napoli Pizzeria, Lane Cove
Via Napoli, Lane Cove
If you’ve never been to this delicious pizza venue then you’re in for a treat. Their service is fast, and there’s plenty of outdoor heaters making it the perfect spot all year long. It’s a great family option, with plenty of space to accommodate prams and high chairs. Enjoy wood-fired pizza and tasty handmade pasta. It’s one of the best pizza restaurants North Shore!
- Address: 141 Longueville Rd, Lane Cove
- Phone:ย (02) 9428 3297
- vianapoli.com.au
Attimo Italian, Northbridge
Attimo Italian, Northbridge
If you love a good hit of flavour, this is your go-to pizza joint, offering great value for money. The service is great and it’s very kid friendly, offering kids dough to shape that then gets baked and served up! Kids also eat free on Wednesdays.
- Address: 119 Sailors Bay Rd, Northbridge
- Phone: (02) 9958 2644
- attimo.com.au
La Botte, Willoughby
La Botte, Willoughby
This family owned and operated restaurant is a small little place, with some big flavours! They have a passion for quality, fresh produce and Italian flavours, with a delicious range of pizzas and pastas served alongside some delicious important Italian wine.
- Address:ย 608 Willoughby Road, Willoughby
- Phone:ย (02) 9958 6785
- labotte.com.au
Motza Pizza, Castlecrag
Motza Pizza, Castlecrag
Discover a great little suburban pizzeria in a modern family-friendly space and taste some deliciously authentic Italian pizza! Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere for a great family night out and be sure to try the antipasti, which is melt in your mouth amazing. They also provide colouring books for the kids to keep them busy.
- Address: Enter via, Shop 6/122 Edinburgh Rd, The Postern, Castlecrag
- Phone: (02) 9958 5555
- motzapizza.com.au
Capri Cucina, Lindfield
Capri Cucina, Lindfield
Another great family-friendly venue where kids are welcomed with open arms. While their pizza and pasta is delicious, it’s also well worth trying out their antipasto sharing platter. ย After 6 months of renovations, the old hardware store was converted into a true Italian โlocaleโ, and can now seat over 150 people inside and more than 40 on the terrazzo.
- Address: 310-312 Pacific Highway, Lindfield
- Phone:ย (02) 9416 ย 1110
- capricucina.com.au
The Sawmill, West Pymble
The Sawmill, West Pymble
This hidden gem is located in the back streets of West Pymble with a delicious menu stocked with plenty of wood-fired pizzas for you to choose from. If you have a sweet tooth, you also can’t pass up their delicious nutella donut holes for dessert. Yum!
- Address: 7 Duneba Avenue, West Pymble
- Phone: (02) 9498 6565
- thesawmill.com.au
Farina Pizzeria, North Turramurra
Farina Pizzeria, North Turramurra
With a great buzzing atmosphere, this is one place you don’t have to worry about the kids being too loud. Crayons and paper is provided for the kids and they fit right in! Enjoy their amazing crust, delicious sauce and great cheese, with great service.
- Address: 4-5/1 Normurra Avenue, North Turramurra
- Phone:ย (02) 9488 7171
- farinapizzeria.com.au
Karoo & Co., Wahroonga
Karoo & Co., Wahroonga
Karoo & Co. now has two locations on the North Shore – in Wahroonga and St Ives.
Karoo & Co Wahroonga is located in the leafy street of Fox Valley Road. Offering home-baked goods, great coffee & seasonal menus. By night, the cafรฉ turns into a buzzing pizzeria, serving hand-stretched woodfired pizza, pasta, and wine.
Karoo & Co The Old School is located in the heritage-listed old St Ives Public School. Lovingly renovated to bring out its old-school charm, makes this a perfect place to come together and enjoy the warmth of delicious woodfired pizza, Italian delights and old-school charm.
- Wahroonga: 4/178 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, (02) 9489 0261
- St Ives: 205 Mona Vale Road, St Ives, (02) 9144 6466
- karooandco.com
La Zana Pizza & Restaurant, Wahroonga
Tucked away in a nice and quiet location, the food at La Zana is always amazing. They’re a nice and busy venue that caters to kids as well, keeping them occupied with drawing while they cook the food. Don’t forget to order dessert too, the cheesecake dessert pizza is a must-try!
- Address: 5/46-48 Hampden Ave, Wahroonga
- Phone: (02) 9489 5811
- lazana.com.au
Cielo, Balgowlah
Head to Balgowlah for some delicious Italian pizza, that is made with quality ingredients, well-priced and offers up a great range of quality pizza toppings. It has a great vibe with good music to keep you entertained.
- Address: 457 Sydney Rd, Balgowlah
- Phone: (02) 9054 3801
- cielopizzasydney.com
DeVita, Manly
- Currently closed for celebrations to celebrate their 10 year anniversary! Stay updated on their website blow.
Enjoy classic Italian dishes and wood-fired pizza at a buzzy eatery with exposed beams and vintage lights. They have a great selection of authentic Italian pizza and pasta to choose from, using simple ingredients to offer the experience of Tastes of Napoli.
- Address: Shop 1B/4-8 Darley Rd, Manly
- Phone: 0481 363 791
- devita.net.au
Sampa Pizza, Manly
Sampa was founded in 2020 with the mission to bring the best of South Americans, especially Brazilians, street food and culture to Australia. They are more than just a pizzeria, offering traditional snacks, lunch, sweets and more. Their Brazilian pizzas are full stuffed with a variety of toppings!
- Address: 194 Pittwater Rd, Manly
- Phone: 0483 829 516
- sampapizzamanly.com
