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06 Dec 2024
06 Dec 2024
Where to find Ireland's most delicious pizzas
Crust is all about Italian tradition, but Irish in flavour! Authentic Italian pizza is Chef/Owner Richard Whitty’s thing. After completing his training in Ballymaloe, he travelled to Italy to learn the true art form of making pizza with the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana in the heart of Naples. The means the locals are in very good hands. At Crust, the big red wood-fired pizza oven is the focal point in the brick-walled back room, where it is used with tangible pride by Richard and his team of chefs. Fresh dough is made daily and rested for 48 hours to make the most delicious Neapolitan pizzas. The focus of the toppings is on Irish artisanal products like Toonsbridge Fior di Latte, Gubbeen Chorizo and Salami, Ardsallagh Goat’s Cheese, and Coolea Farmhouse Cheese for that true Irish flavour.
Primo Italian Restaurant
Italian
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Primo offers the people of County Kilkenny the chance to relax in a warm and friendly environment while savouring the taste and true difference of authentic Italian specialities such as antipasti, pasta, steaks and – of course – pizza. What sets these stone-baked pizzas apart is the option to have alternative dough bases, such as multigrain and hemp flour. The Italian Job is our favourite pizza here – pepperoni, sundried tomato, fresh garlic, tomato sauce and a blend of mozzarella and goat cheese. Sublime, in a word.
Sonny’s is an American Tex-Mex and Pizzeria restaurant with a very lively and fun atmosphere. Popular with the locals, here you’ll find nothing but great food and sweet treats served with a smile. The menu of wood-fired pizzas is enormous, with standard pizzas and premiums available alike. There’s also a whopping half a metre pizza, which is ideal for sharing. You simply choose three pizzas to be made into one giant pizza!
At Sano, you’ll find authentic Neapolitan pizza made using the finest traditional ingredients sourced from Italy. The handmade pizza dough is carefully proved for 48 hours before the Pizzaiolo bakes them in an intense 450-degree heat to create a light, delicious crust. The team here wants you to enjoy pizza the Italian way, which means they’re uncomplicated, bursting with joy, and full of intense, fresh flavour.
Located on O’Connell Street Sligo, OTTO serves the finest Neapolitan pizzas along with Mediterranean-inspired small plates using fresh local produce. The restaurant is complimented by a fully serviced bar with an extensive wine list and elegant cocktails. For more refined pizzas in elegant surroundings, look no further.
Bistro Bianconi is a family-run Italian restaurant in the heart of beautiful Sligo with the town’s original wood-burning pizza oven, making authentic thin-based pizzas since 1993! Passionate about food, this team makes all dishes from scratch and uses the best quality ingredients, both locally sourced and imported from Italy. They’re a proud bunch, catering for many different dietary requirements, and always showcasing their professionalism and knowledge.
Sliced boasts a wood-fired kitchen that’s open seven days a week, right in the heart of Cork. Here you’ll find thin crust, fresh dough and deliciously wood-fired pizzas. Sliced is all about a taste of the good life. This is a bold, fun and unique venue in Cork with some of the best pizzas around; try The Wild West Pizza and thank us later.
The K Club is full of surprises, especially when it comes to food. South is a place that doesn’t stand on ceremony. It’s bold, buzzy and fun. Perfect for big get-togethers, a Saturday night family treat, a long lazy breakfast, or beer and pizza post-golf. This lively hotspot is popular with families, being child-friendly, and offers a range of very tasty pizzas including the Hungry Hog and the Southern, which get our votes. There’s a vegetarian option also available.
Vincenzo's Grill House
Pizza, Pasta, Vegan / Vegetarian Friendly
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Vincenzo’s Grill House can be found at the George, just off Limerick’s main street. A reincarnation of an Italian restaurant and now a retro-styled eatery, this place offers dishes made with locally sourced food to please a multitude of tastes. Vincenzo’s is located within the George Hotel, which in turn is tightly woven into Limerick city’s vibrant heart. Here you will find everyone from the kitchen team to the floor and bar teams waiting to welcome you. Vincenzo’s seeks to deliver the best in handmade dishes, including its brilliant range of stone-baked pizzas. Try the Hero – it’s fantastic, in a word.
Enjoy Platform Pizza’s fresh wood-stone pizza topped with the best local produce and freshest of ingredients. The menu is made to cater for all likings and intolerances. And don’t forget to bring the little people too, as there’s a special ‘award-winning’ kids menu designed especially for them! While taking down some of the best pizzas around, you can also delve into a drinks menu featuring a top selection of craft beer, wine and creative cocktails.
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