The guy that runs this is like the fun, nice, cool Uncle I wish I had instead of the old, drunk,…read morepervy one I actually have. He's genuinely Italian (not like those awful fake Italians that seem to be everywhere you look these days) and is chronically happy in the most relaxed and infectious way. And hells, why wouldn't he be when he's blessed with the God-given talent to create the most awe-inspiringly, pants-wettingly delicious pizzas in Sydney? You may guess from that little paean that this is my go-to 'za joint and you'd guess right. None of this pan base crap. No bike wheel-thin, brittle dough with an artisan scraping of tomato sauce and three pieces of gourmet pepperoni. These bad boys are dripping with love and quality toppings, stacked high with colour and juice and topped with tasty cheese and chilli flakes and those ace little Italian anchovies I can't get enough of. My fave is The Special with pretty much everything and the kitchen sink on it. But NO PINEAPPLE. God help you if you order pineapple on a pizza. What are we, Polynesian cavemen? It's cheap, too. 2 families feeds three of us with lunch left over the next day. Boom. All hail Antos, king of pizza parlours!

While Benjamin's review above is fantastic (truly, laughed out loud) and 100% correct, I could not…read morestand the fact that it is the only review for the best pizzeria in Sydney (we are locals too and stalk the place incessantly). Thankfully, Benjamin said most of it for me. The only thing I will add is that their Vegetarian options are also unparalleled and they will happily change toppings for you, or you can create your own. P.s. PINEAPPLE ON PIZZA FOR LIFE! *shakes fist at sky*

Everytime I am in Balgowlah, pizzas from Sale Pepe grace one of our dinners. My local friends eat…read morehere often and one of them is from Rome. He tells me that it is the closest to his home regards to authencity. I just know that it is easily one of my favourite pizzas places in Australia. The dough has a slight chewy consistency. It is very light and the best thing? It is woodfired! The quality of ingredients is there. The flavours are simple but spot on. Pricewise, it is pricier than most places. They only have one size, which is the large which averages around $25 each. Every Monday, their pizzas are $15 which I think is a bargain for such tasty and quality pizzas. I highly recommend this place.

Absolutely the best pizza in Sydney. Coming from an Italian. Wonderful food, even beyond the…read morepizzas. Personal fan of their margherita, but the calzone and the San Daniele are also sublime. Great ambience and staff is very friendly, most of them speak Italian as well. They also deliver, which is great.

Delicious thin crust pizza cooked to perfection and definitely try the best chocolate cake in the…read moreworld, it melts in your mouth

An exquisite meal. The man who answered the phone (alas, we were so elated by the prospect of…read moredelivery, we didn't catch his name) really put the fun in Funghi, which we ordered soon thereafter. A knock came upon the door at the perfect moment and once back inside our den we ate with gusto. The garlic crust made my compatriot roll onto his back and seizure for a brief moment before taking another bite. Thank you, Sopranos, for a transcendent feast to remember xxx

I had such a pleasant time at Borruso's. The service was attentive, but not overbearing and our…read morewaitress Sabrina was so lovely and friendly. The food was hearty, flavourful and generous. You will definitely have to try the Banana Flambé dessert because it's mouthwatering. Needless to say, but I'm coming back here to try more dishes. Probably with more people! A very wholesome time to be had here

Our Wednesday lunch was excellent. Parking in Lane Cove is not the best so we parked at St Michaels…read morein the 4hr spot and walked up, which was just as well as we took our time over lunch. The traffic was loud but we were still able to have a conversation. Whilst the restaurant was reasonably busy, we were not hurried by the wait staff. One of our party had the gnocchi and it was good. The three remaining had a share of three round pizzas. There were metre long pizzas at other tables but we decided to do the traditional. The pizzas were not overloaded with filling and the crusts were tough but edible. We joked with the waiter about the Fantasy pizza being made of leftovers. We are still in the dark as to what was the topping, but it was good. The Diavola was nicely hot. The three of us were able to polish off all three pizzas. On another table with eight people, two one metre long pizzas resulted in leftovers. I don't think they were trying hard enough as three of the group were schoolboys. The 50cm pizza can have two toppings and the one metre can have three toppings. An antipasti plate was delivered to another table and it looked pretty good too. They followed that with a metre long pizza. I would certainly be back for lunch but I have been assured there are queues of an evening for this place.

Amazing. Pizza. What more can you ask for? The prices…read morearen't even much more than Domino's but you get so much more enjoyment. The service could use some work, especially if you're getting takeaway, but the atmosphere makes you feel like you're in Italy. Can't recommend it enough.

This place is a little gem…read more Great gluten free pizza. I brought my own dairy free cheese and they were very accommodating. The base is superb.

Really nice traditional Italian pizza. Love this place!…read more Usually really quick but if you try delivery on a friday or Saturday night the wait can be a little bit.

Marilyna's is the perfect takeaway local that offers four sizes that range from $11.50 (small)…read more$16.50 (medium) $21.50 (medium) and $26.50 at the most for a large. Be aware that they do not provide the small pizzas on Fridays and Saturdays as we learnt one evening. And they also offer gluten free bases. I like to order half and half pizzas which is standard these days and always mix a gourmet topping with a standard topping. I love the Super house special with roma tomato, pepperoni, cabanossi, ham, mushroom, onion, capsicum, pineapple and olives. And for my traditional topping I always have Napoletana because I'm an anchovy fan. Though their pizzas could be more liberal on anchovies. Inside the little space called Marilyna's it is packed with staff that all looked like they have just arrived from a beach, there is comraderie between them which creates a relaxed atmosphere, though you cannot eat inside, it makes for some entertainment while you wait. An explosion occurs in the fridge as coca cola ice splotches hit the roof and fall, it's quite a random thing to happen but this along with watching these boys respond and somehow come up with a solution was very entertaining as two of them discuss between themselves the OH&S implications of this situation. Anyway if you are looking for quick bite to either pick up or get delivery Marilyna's is the best choice in this neighbourhood.

One of my favorite pizzerias in the area. I love the green curry prawns pizza. Minimum delivery is…read morejust $20 and it usually it takes no more than 20 minutes.

Nobody can turn on the charm quite like an Italian man. Ercole Perego, owner of La Botte is no…read moreexception to this rule. At a minimum you'll get a booming 'CIAO BELLA' as you push through the front door and if you're lucky Ercole will pretty much join your table for a chat as you dine. It must be this distinctly Italian, friendly service that has made La Botte a Willoughby institution for many, many years. The cuisine here is classic Italian but my personal favourite is their thin crust pizzas (which is how traditional Italian pizza should be made). The ambience is more 'home style' than fine dining but that is what a local Italian should feel like in my book.

Was welcomed by the most Charasmatic elderly family member of the staff at the Restaurant, was full…read moreof life. Food and service was on point. Great taste and good portions, the atmosphere was great, we sat alfresco an the meals arrived hot and in a timely manner. Prices are moderate. Had fettuccine for starters and Garlic Prawns for main. There was even a resident Possum in a nearby tree entertaining the other patrons.... Definite a must when I am back in Sydney visiting family.