When I moved to the northern beaches from the inner west I was worried about my distance from…read moreLeichhardt and Haberfield. How was I going to get my quality Italian food fix, I worried? I needn't have, as it turns out. De Vita, right in the heart of Manly, delivered wood-fired Napoli-style pizza that delivered on all counts. There was a wide choice but I settled on the Contadina: pancetta, wood-fire-roasted potatoes, and fior di latte cheese. Very thin and flavourful. My wife had the Regina (cherry tomatoes, fior di latte cheese, prosciutto, rocket, Parmesan, olive oil, basil) and proclaimed it delicious. The calamari starter we shared was large but lightly battered, with fresh, tender squid chunks. The wine list looked good, but we brought our own as they're also BYO. The atmosphere and surroundings are OK; It's quite open to the street (at least during warmer weather) which is good if you like buzzy going-on, not so much if you want quiet romance. Service was quick, friendly, and happy to make recommendations. Pizza fix: acquired.

What. The. [...]. Manly…read more People are queuing 20 minutes for a tiny, average tasting $20 hot dog. Cafes serving glorified couscous salads at four times its market value are at 80% occupancy. Lukewarm, bitter coffee gets top rated and queues round the block. And somehow, I come to De Vita at lunchtime on a weekday and we are the only customers bar another table. This restaurant is fantastic. When the lunch special - all pizze at $15 - is on, it is even more fantastic. This is proper Neapolitan pizza, made to order, with ingredients that aren't bottom shelf Coles. I mean, there is not much else to say - if you know what Neapolitan pizza is, you will know, if you don't, I can't describe it in a way that would bring it across. It bears little resemblance to Domino's. At $15, on the overpriced Sydney market, you are almost robbing them. To be a fair reviewer, I have to add that the spaghetti gamberi were pretty average. Lacking in taste and salt, not the best prawns, small-ish portion. This is most definitely a pizzeria and that's what you should order (and an espresso afterwards). The service is Italian, that means efficient and a little direct, and the smile will be a little dry. This does not mean they do not like you. It's just how things are in Italy and the guys haven't quite adjusted to the matey Australian ways. Perhaps it is that it is on a side street, not on the Corso. Perhaps they need to hang a fixie upside down at the back and buy some tables made of century old wreckage wood fished out by divers wearing copper diving bells ironically. Perhaps what Australians (and the tourists and WHV expats that, to be honest, form 90% of Manly residents) want when they order a pizza is thick undercooked dough covered in low quality fat and protein, and they are surprised not to get that. Perhaps nobody reads TripAdvisor anymore (where they are in the top 10 restaurants for Manly, which is how I found them). I don't know. I don't care. Just go.

After a two and a half hour scenic walk from spit bridge, the place did the job. We were…read moredesperately hungry and in need for comfort food. Pizzas here are not the best, but they are good. Nice thin crust, generous servings and a friendly service too: the owner is an energetic lady who welcomed us although they were closing in a half hour, and gave us smiles, telling us not to rush and that we had plenty of time.

Reviewing this place purely because of how great the experience my partner and I just had here…read more. This joint is an instant fav. Firstly, after mentioning our fav types of wine, the waitress gave us great tips on which wine we would most likely be into. In turn we ended up with a very inexpensive wine that was at the same time amazing. We ordered the arancini balls chef special to start. Instead of the usual intense deep fried small arancini you would get at most Italian joints in Sydney, we received deliciously large BAKED arancini balls.. They were absolutely to die for. I seriously hope they become a part of the regular menu for next time we come here. Having the word Pizza in the restaurant title made us certain to order pizzas for our first visit. I'm glad we did. First was the pepperoni, which was the first perfectly balanced pepperoni pizza I've had. By simply adding capsicum (red peppers) they made what is regularly known as an intense pizza, something truly delightful and wholesome. Secondly was the extremely fun, 'quattro formaggio' aka the 4 cheese pizza.. No messing around here. A straight up cheesefest on a pizza. Perfect remedy for any mildly hungover couple. Be sure to ask for a side of chili oil as that, drizzled lightly over the Quattro Formaggio is a dangerously tasty combination. Lastly, to feel a touch more human and break up all the fun we thought we oughta grab a side of Italian salad. It had its purpose and most certainly did its job. The tables at this place are dressed in gorgeous checkered Italian tablecloths and from every vibe I got, this is a family owned and operated restaurant. My partner and I are already extremely excited about coming here on a regular basis as it ticks all the boxes.

Sometimes this is my favorite pizza in Manly other times the pizza is doughy and seems under…read morecooked. When it's good it's great. 1/5 times it's just okay.

From the owner: Located on the ocean front, Pizza Capanna is home to the best Pizzas in Manly! Experience Alfresco…read moredining and friendly service with a wide range of freshly made pizza and pasta. Fully licensed, open 7 nights a week and lunch Friday, Saturday & Sundays from 12pm. BYO Wine only Take Away and Delivery is also available.

Holy smokes 50% off pizza EVERY TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, & THURSDAY starting at noon!! Best pizza of…read moreyour life? And the cheapest pizza of your life? I think so! Wowzers was this place totally unexpectedly delicious. I thought the pizza was all time good. Better than pizza in Italy, NYC, or take your pick. Plus you get a view of the harbour. You can watch the boats go in and out. And you are right next to Taronga Zoo. We seriously thought about taking the ferry back here the next night because we thought the pizza was that good. Seriously, come here and get a pizza. Thank me later.

Unexpected excellence! I travel a lot for work and often find restaurants with amazing views…read more(waterfront or otherwise) can lose their way. Hugo's delivered EVERYTHING with the highest quality: Outstanding service from an attentive and hardworking staff and ever-present maitre d'. The best barramundi I have ever eaten in Australia! Well done! Even the salad was perfect--every piece was fresh and manicured. And I cannot fail to mention a PERFECT Aperol Spritz...these are a good judge of a bartender's attention to detail and experience. Especially in a high volume bar, to deliver two perfect Spritzes tells me a lot--not too sweet (too much Prosecco) not too bitter (too much Aperol) not too light (too much soda).

Great pizza. Nice people. Open late... On the weekends 3 am. Offers Italian favorites. Clean…read morebathroom.

A family favorite here in Manly, great food,fab prices, dine in or take away , superb atmosphere, a…read moremust if visiting the area

We were in Sydney for four days, and ended up at Pocket Pizza twice.... Pizzas are phenomenal…read moreobviously, but the real draw is the staff who were so fun and caring.... Recommendations and stories about the menu items and how they are prepared made the difference. Not to be boring, but the pepperoni pizza (forgot the name) that we had on first night was beyond awesome.... Paired with the Brooklyn Lager it was unbeatable.... Sorry for the low lighting picture....

Lasagne Grigorieva - a nice red sauce pie. I didn't feel like it tasted like lasagne and I would…read morehave appreciated a little more pork & veal ragu. Funghitown - their signature pizza. It had fried kale and field mushrooms and the combination worked well together. It was seasoned with truffle which made the pie even better. Would highly recommend trying this one!

This is certainly not the most glamourous dining destinations in Manly but it may well be one of…read morethe yummiest. With the doors closed out of hours it looks downright dull - the facade dominated by a grubby air-conditioning box. But once the lights go down, the doors are open, the candles are lit on the red-and-white check table cloths, and the doughy pizza smell wafts out from the pizza oven, it's a whole new place. This is authentic, 'just like mama makes' Italian cooking, served in hearty quantities at reasonable prices. Be aware that it is cosy (a complimentary way of saying small), and doesn't take reservations, so view it as a place that you drop into when you can't be bothered to cook rather than plan it for a big occasion. You might have to wait, but as 'mama' knows, good food is worth the wait. And if you're in a desperate hurry, grab your pizza take-away and snare one of the many outdoor eating corners throughout Manly (last resort really, as that rules out the option of a good glass of red wine, which is an integral part of the best Italian meal ...)

Great, quick service. Very straight forward menu. Excellent on a cold night…read more We also know it as "Il Grumpy", as the owner is not always kid friendly. Seems the take up seats and don't eat enough.... Doesn't change anything, but noted.

Recommended by a colleague who lives in Manly and great experience with the host welcoming us with…read morewine tasting flight to start. We selected a very earthy Shiraz after some NZ bubbles. Atmosphere Is open air with the entire front of the restaurant open to the sounds of a four to six foot south swell hitting the beach right out front. The manager was so accommodating of our mixed group of Americans and Australians and selected a tasting menu brought out family style. We loved the head on rainbow trout, salad, and beef selection. Any place you can go and have the manager select your food and wine, have a great dining experience and reasonable bill for five about $260 AU for five, is a great place. Loved it!

This place was one of my favorite places we went during our trip to Australia!…read more The cocktails were made by a real bartender. The food and portions were top notch. The service was prompt and the view and vibe are worth it alone!