Great Places for Pizza
ON THE ISLE OF WIGHT
From classic Italian creations to woodfired wonders, the Isle of Wight offers some seriously delicious places to grab a slice.
The Island’s pizzerias offer a wide variety of favours and toppings to suit every palette, whether you’re a Margherita traditionalist, like a little spice, and wherever you stand on the pineapple debate! So whether you’re craving stone-baked, stringy cheese or a meat feast, here are some of the best places to stop for pizza across the Isle of Wight.
The Garden, Cowes
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Specialising in traditional hand stretched stone baked pizzas, choose from a variety of toppings like the simple but delicious buffalo mozzarella, tomato and basil ‘Traditional’, the ‘Greek’ topped with goats’ cheese, onion chutney, pesto and rocket, and ‘La Carne’ - loaded with maple pulled ham, chicken prosciutto and more. Can’t manage a full pizza? Try the Pizza Nachos!
Prego, East Cowes
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Using Italian ingredients and local Island produce, Prego is a great shout for traditionally made pizzas. Discover a menu of delicious Italian pizza toppings, from the extra cheesy ‘Quattro Formaggi’ to the spicy ‘Diavola’ with pepperoni and jalapeños. Prego also offer a mean calzone, a mouthwatering folded pizza stuffed full of your favourite toppings – our menu recommendation!
Ristorante Michelangelo, Ryde
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Family run with Italian chefs creating authentic Italian cuisine from the Emilia-Romagna region, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better spot for a proper pizza. Choose from 15 traditional pizza toppings, like the 'Signature Michelangelo' loaded with fine Italian meats and black olives, the classic ‘Napoli’ with capers and anchovies and the ‘Giovanni’ layered with sundried tomatoes, olives, pepper and a free range egg.
Pavarotti’s, Shanklin
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Another favourite with locals and visitors, Pavarotti’s is a classic Italian restaurant in Shanklin Old Village. This traditional restaurant offers old school Italian vibes and an extensive menu of authentic pizza toppings, like the ‘Doppia Salsiccia’ with mozzarella, Italian sausage and pepperoni, the ‘Frutti de Mare’ loaded with seafood, and the ‘Crudo & Rucola’ with tasty Parma ham and rocket.
The Coast, Cowes
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The perfect place to relax with a glass of wine or a cocktail with a delicious woodfired pizza. Served as part of their bistro menu, The Coast is a firm favourite for pizza thanks to their innovative toppings and top-quality ingredients. The ‘Crispy Duck’ with hoisin, cucumber and spring onion is a must try, as is the ‘Calabrese’ with ‘nduja sausage, fire roasted peppers and chilli, and the ‘King Prawn’ with chilli, parsley, rocket and lemon.
Amarcord Pizzeria, Ventnor
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A cosy restaurant in the high street, Amarcord serves a good variety of homemade Italian pizzas – made while you watch! Choose from a good variety of authentic pizza toppings on a deliciously thin and crispy base, paired with fine Italian wine if you fancy a tipple. Can’t decide what to order? The team are happy to help.
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