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.

Worst pizza in the world 1 and a half hour wait for one…read morepizza When it finally got here the pizza was stone cold

One of the best hidden gems on the northern beaches. The pizza is loaded and never fails to…read moreimpress. Pasta and risotto is amazing and they're always happy to customise anything you order. Staff are very friendly and even not being a restaurant you still get that restaurant service!

Im afraid if i write anything to explain how nice the food is that it may get too busy.read more

I'm in love with Hillary... She has a light crisp base with amazing garlic prawns, avacado, and…read moreprosciutto.. by far the best flavour of all, but the other pizzas are also great from garlic to Mexican without being light on the chilli.. Look out for Jessica as well.. she is good.. I feel like I'm in Mambo number 5 here... This place does amazing pizza. End of story :)

There is a new delicious pizza house in town!…read more We ordered the seafood pizza the first time and now that's all we order. I've never seen so much fresh seafood on a pizza. The base is thin and crisp, the ingredients are balanced and they certainly don't skimp on the delicious seafood. Its light and fresh. a pizza that doesn't give you the pizza regrets but just leaves a pizza smile. We're only reviewing the seafood pizza to be fair, and don't really know the rest, but we're happy to recommend this place - even if just for the one pizza. Best of all it's not one of the big franchises - enjoy!

Food was delicious! Sat outside and the beach view was so warm and comforting. The drinks were…read moredelicious-fruit punch and frosty fruit. Would return

Have you ever felt unwelcome at a restaurant? I have, and I guarantee that feeling will eclipse any…read morefond memories of that particular restaurant you once might have held. Stella Blu is one such restaurant; one sunny afternoon, some girlfriends and I decided to grab a coffee there. We were seated, ordered and then asked four times if we'd like some food? More drinks? Anything else? NO! After our coffees were drunk and cleared, the waitress immediately delivered the unsolicted bill. Despite the fact we were still clearly chatting, and despite the presence of others - who were drinking alcohol and eating. Although I've previously enjoyed Stella Blu, I'd be hesitant to return to anywhere that appears to discriminate on the basis of order or age.

What to do after a heart-breaking ANZAC Day 2-Up loss?…read more When you're drunk, sore, tired, hungry, have beer on your shoes and in your hair and smell like a heady mix of brewery sludge and quiet desperation? Head to Many Italian, where you can lick your wounds in the comfort of dim lighting - no ugly surprises here, friends! - and order up colossal steaming plates of cockle-warming pasta. Warning: Manly Italians are literal people. If you declare yourself a chilli fiend and ask them to spice up your Arrabiata like no Arrabiata has been spiced before in all of recorded history, they will take you at your word and still be good enough to bring you napkins to stem the flow of chilli tears while not looking you in the eye, both cognizant and respectful of your unmanly shame.

My boyfriend and I were in Manly last night craving Italian food when we came across this…read morerestaurant. The staff were friendly and most importantly, the food was absolutely amazing. I haven't had Italian food that was that good for a while now. The price was fantastic considering we got a mountain of pasta. No complaints here though because it tasted very nice. Definitely coming again when we're in Manly next. 10/10

This restaurant never fails to delight the taste buds…read more Quirky chef and owner Alex, serves up delicious pasta dishes, home made gnocchi to die for, and seafood that will satisfy any seafood lover. I would have to mention almost every dish on the menu if I were to recommend anything. Gran Gusto is a favourite and regular restaurant my friend and I frequent. Keep up the good work Alex.

This is a family-owned Italian restaurant nestled by the beach in Collaroy, it's owned by Alex the…read moretall "gusto" Italian chef. What I like about this place is the family dinner table feel to the meals, you also watch Alex as he takes you back to the hills of Bologna with his amazing pasta. I like the fact that his 14 year old son Marco works as his sous chef/bus boy/waiter. The linguine and Boscaiola which is tomato, cream,ham, mushroom and bacon is to die for. The Pancetta fettuccine is also amazing.This is a must visit in Collaroy

So many Italian restaurants dont have Cannelloni, but MIMMO'S certainly does have and its THEE…read moreBEST! Bar none. The service is always ready to help with a smile.

There's nothing quite like it to satisfy those 2am post-gym cravings. This is by far the most…read morespectacular Vegetarian Pizza in Sydney. I ordered a half & half family sized Vegetarian and Margherita pizza between 3 extreme sufferers of the post -workout munchies. The toppings were incredibly fresh and the crust and base were cooked to perfection. Well worth the 1.5 hour drive towards DeeWhy. Furthermore, the head chef was an absolute delight, he even created a customised Nutella pizza as per our request, despite not having it on the menu. We were so blown away by said Nutella pizza, that we had to order a second one to take-away. The food is spectacular and the fact that it's open till 3am, I think he said.. is certainly a plus for all you night owls! Only thing I would query is the lack of table water, you lose a star for that Mimmos, with food so rich and flavoursome, how could you not bring out a few glasses and a jug.