PIZZA! This word is just music to our ears and a treat for our tummies. But you would be interested to know that your favourite Margherita Pizza was actually named after an Italian queen. Fashioned around the Italian flag colours— red, white and green— a pizza with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and basil was presented to King Umberto I and Queen Margherita by the royal baker Raffaele Esposito. A culinary rescue from the jaded French haute cuisine. So now that you know the background of your favourite Italian dish, satisfy your pizza cravings at these 22 best pizza places in Bangalore.
Best Pizza Places In Bangalore
1. Onesta
Who doesn’t love a cute woodfire pizza with amazing toppings to be gorged all by oneself? Onesta’s pocket-friendly cute pizzas, warm ambience and scrumptious desserts have paved the way for Italian food lovers. When you plan your family gathering here, do try the Margherita, Sauteed Mushroom and Crispy Chicken Calzone pizza. Wash it down with the refreshing Orange Mint Cooler. If you’re a dessert fanatic, then pamper yourself with the assorted desserts beautifully displayed at the restaurant.
Where: Multiple Outlets
When: 12:30 pm to 11 pm
Cost: ₹600 for two
2. La Gioia
For a gourmet dining experience peppered with wood-fired pizzas crafted to perfection, to handmade pasta, La Gioia is your abode. An ode to South Italy, the restaurant’s interior decor is an ode to the colonial residences of Masseria. There’s a warmth and a feeling of home that you’d experience at this Italian eatery with a focus on authenticity. From Formaggi to Rusticana, you’d find a menu rife with delectable Napoli pizzas.
Where: 1085, 2nd Stage, 12th Main Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore
When: 11:30 am to 11:45 pm
Cost: ₹1,600 for two approx.
3. Little Italy
When it comes to the best pizza places in Bangalore, Little Italy definitely makes it to our list. Even though this is a pure vegetarian restaurant, the freshly baked pizza, variety of toppings and the taste here, won’t make you miss the carnivore in you. Do try the Mediterranean and Manali thin-crust wood-fired pizzas made of fresh herbs and vibrant veggie toppings.
Where: 12, 32nd Cross, 7th Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore
When: 11:30 am to 11 pm
Cost: ₹1,200 for two
4. Pizza Bakery
Pamper yourself with delicious Neopolitan pizzas at the Pizza Bakery in Indiranagar. A perfect place to hang with your gang, Pizza Bakery is sure to give you an unforgettable pizza experience. It’s your friendly neighbourhood Italian joint where you can gorge on delicious pizzas like the Truffled Funghi Pizza, Italian Pepperoni and the sweet Nutella Pizza. You can also bond with your gang over kombuchas and signature tiramisu here.
Where: Indiranagar and other locations
When: 12:30 pm to 11 pm
Cost: ₹1,200 for two approx.
5. Brik Oven
When you walk down Church Street, a peek at this Italian restaurant, is enough to call upon your pizza cravings. The woodfire oven here is just unmissable. One of the best pizza places in Bangalore, Brik Oven is a slice of heaven for pizza lovers. Gorge on Shrooms, Bird In Hand, which will surely transport you to a quaint cafe in Italy, thanks to its authenticity
Where: Church Street and other locations
When: 12 pm to 10:30 pm
Cost: ₹1,200 for two approx.
6. Toscano
With multiple outlets all over Bangalore, Toscano is one of the best Italian restaurants in Bangalore that enjoys a special place in the hearts of Italian food lovers in the city. A perfect place to plan a romantic date, you can enjoy the exquisite ambience here while sipping your sangria and savouring the delicious fresh Rustica, BBQ Chicken and Bismark pizzas. End your dinner on a sweet note with the Chocolate Kahlua Mousse.
Where: Jayanagar and other locations
When: 12 pm to 11 pm
Cost: ₹2,400 for two approx.
7. Chianti
A little on the pricey side, yet offering some of the best Italian dishes, Chianti is a haven for foodies in Bangalore. The brick-walled decor and beautiful lighting give you an Italian cafe feel. When you’re here don’t miss out on the Pesto Chicken Pizza and Del Chianti pizza. Pasta lovers! There is an array of pasta dishes for you to slurp on too.
Where: Koramangala and other locations
When: 12 pm to 3:30 pm and 6:30 pm and 10:30 pm
Cost: ₹2,000 for two
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8. Napoli Italian Bistro
For those of you residing in HSR Layout in Bangalore, a visit to Napoli Italian Bistro is a must. This is one of the best pizza places in Bangalore that offers you a great collection of pizzas and pasta. Try the Chicken Pizza Bolognese( Napoli sauce, minced chicken, olives and capsicum) or go for the Earthy Mushroom Pizza (Napoli sauce, mushrooms, cheese and sundried tomatoes). You can thank us for the suggestions later!
Where: 646, 12th Cross, 27th Main, Sector 1, HSR, Bangalore
When: 11 am to 11 pm
Cost: ₹1,200 for two people approx.
9. MojoPizza
The next time you crave a delicious pizza in the middle of the night, don’t go to bed hungry. Just order a nice hot pizza from Mojo Pizza. You can order the Magic Mushroom, Fire Me Up Pizza or even the flavoursome Garlic Breadsticks. Cheese burst or thin crust, your pizza cravings are taken care of.
Where: Basavanagudi and other locations
When: 11 am to 1 am
Cost: ₹600 for two approx.
10. Go Italia
Get spoilt for choice here at Go Italia a neighbourhood cafe which has the best of Italian delicacies. When you enter this place you will be welcomed with a warm ambience which gives you the classic Italian bistro vibes. Start your meal with the piping Minestrone soup and Pesto Cheesy Garlic Bread. Then you can sink your teeth into the oven-roasted Mulberry Special Chicken Pizza and the refreshing Spinach & Corn Pizza. Wash your meal down with the special Italian Overloaded Milkshake here.
Where: 172, Khata 158, Siri Skylight Building, Sector 7, Main Road 9, HSR, Bangalore
When: 10:30 am to 10:30 pm
Cost: ₹1000 for two approx.
11. Vinny’s
One of the best budget-friendly pizza places in Bangalore, Vinny’s is a favourite amongst the peeps here in the city. For starters, you can order the spicy Barbeque Chicken Wings and the tasty Garlic Bread. You can even customise your pizza just the way you like it. Give the thin crust Roasted Chicken Pizza a shot, which is truly cooked to perfection.
Where: 2467, 24th Cross Rd, Siddanna Layout, Banashankari Stage II, Banashankari, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560070
When: 12 pm to 12 am
Cost: ₹500 for two approx.
12. Fenny’s Lounge & Kitchen
Fenny’s Lounge & Kitchen is a beautiful fine-dining resto-bar located near Nexus Mall in Koramangala. The gorgeous rooftop ambience, wood fire pizza oven, and lovely seating area make this a favourite amongst the people of the city. Gorge on the thin-crust baked Lamb Sundried Tomato Pizza and the Fiery Hot Pizza while sipping a cocktail. When you’re here, do check out the magnetic wine bottle chandelier, made of 1405 wine bottles, which has broken the Limca Book of Records.
Where: 115, 3rd Floor, Opposite Raheja Arcade, Koramangala 7th Block, Bangalore
When: 11:30 am to 1 am
Cost: ₹1,600 for two
13. Flames Pizza
One of the best pizza places in Bangalore, Flames Pizza has a lot to offer. With an interesting decor of wooden pizza trays hanging on the wall, you know this place is perfect to grab a bite of freshly baked wood-fired pizzas. So Yelahanka folks, the next time you have pizza cravings, head here to try the Queen Margherita’s, 2 Birds In Hand and the Tex Mex Chicken Pizzas. As quirky as the pizzas sound, trust us, they taste as delicious.
Where: Shop 792, 2nd Main Road, Mother Dairy Circle, YelahankaNew Town, Yelahanka, Bangalore
When: 12 pm to 10:30 pm
Cost: ₹1,000 for two
14. Toit
Toit did make it to our best breweries list in Bangalore. But we couldn’t resist adding it to our best pizza places in Bangalore list too. A freshly baked cheesy pizza with wholesome toppings perfectly complements the refreshing brews here. When you’re here opt for the Tartufo pizza which has delicious burnt garlic, truffle oil and mushroom toppings. Non-vegetarians, you can tantaliwe your taste buds with the traditional Goan Sausage pizza.
Where: Indiranagar and Marathahalli
When: 12 pm to 1 am
Cost: ₹2,000 for two approx.
15. Eating Love
Adding authentic Neopolitan accents to Namma Bengaluru, Chef Niharika has scrumptious vegetarian sourdough pizzas for pizza lovers in the city. At Eating Love, the Broccolini featuring harissa spiced broccoli and the feta-topped Pomodoro are must-try dishes. Pair the pizzas with their housemade kombucha and you have a lovely vegetarian meal ahead of you.
Where: Jayanagar and Kanakapura Road
When: 11:30 am to 10:30 pm (Closed on Mondays)
Cost: ₹1,000 for two approx.
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16. Vera Italiano
Vero Italiano is the perfect place to indulge in total Italian goodness. A homely family diner, this restaurant offers you some of the best pizzas and pasta in town. When you’re busy spending quality time with your folks, try the Farmhouse Pizza and the Smashed Lamb Meatball Pizza here. If you have a sweet tooth, then you should surely gorge on the well-made Tiramisu and Cheesecake here.
Where: Kalyan Nagar and Koramangala
When: 12 pm to 3:30 pm and 6 pm to 10:45 pm ( Closed on Monday)
Cost: ₹1,400 for two people approx.
17. Once Upon A Rooftop
A beautiful family resto-bar with a rooftop ambience in Jayanagar, Once Upon A Rooftop is gorgeous. Warmly lit rooftop ambience, comfortable seating and breathtaking views are some of the reasons you must visit this place. If this isn’t a good reason enough, then the freshly baked wood-fired pizzas are. The pesto cream pizza topped with fresh veggies and aromatic basil sauce is delicious. You can also try the Chicken Cacciatore Pizza harbouring the flavours of roasted garlic and grilled chicken. Pair it with a nice glass of sangria and you’re in for a true Italian treat.
Where: 278/A, 9th Main Road, 4th Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore
When: 12 pm to 11 pm
Cost: ₹1,000 for two approx.
18. LUPA
Chef Manu Chandra’s classical European restaurant LUPA has attracted the likes of Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma and MasterChef Australia’s Gary Mehigan. LUPA in Bengaluru has gained a spot in La Liste, a French restaurant guide’s ‘Top 1000 Restaurants in the World’ for 2024 list. At the excellent European restaurant, you’d find thin crust and Neopolitan-style pizzas with lamb zaatar, wild mushroom and pepperoni toppings.
Where: 86, Spencers Towers, Mahatma Gandhi Road, MG Road, Bangalore
When: 12 pm to 3:30 pm and 7 pm to 12 am
Cost: ₹5,000 for two approx.
19. Oven Story Pizza
One of the most sought-after pizza places in Bangalore, Oven Story Pizza is a laid-back pizza lover’s dream. Instead of taking the trouble to dress up and visit an Italian restaurant, combating the heavy Bangalore traffic, you can just order delicious pizzas from the comfort of your own home. Oven Story is known for its unique four-cheese bases. You can order the 9-inch pizzas here, about two people can comfortably finish it. Try out unique pizzas like the Middle Eastern Supreme( loaded with felafel) and the Kheema & Sausage Pizza.
Where: Cloud Kitchen
When: 11 am to 3 am
Cost: ₹800 for two approx.
20. GOPIZZA
The global pizza brand GOPIZZA has launched in India. With multiple outlets across Bangalore—BTM, Bannerghatta Road, Jakkur and Koramangala— your pizza cravings will be satisfied in a jiffy. The pizzas are baked in a patented Goven that bakes 6 pizzas per person in just 3 minutes. This mini pizza brand will tantalise your tastebuds with its delicious Chicken Pepperoni Pizza, Spicy Paneer Pizza and Veg Supreme Pizza. Eat to your heart’s content and don’t forget to pack for the road.
Where: Koramangala and other locations
When: 11 am to 11 pm
Cost: ₹500 for two approx.
21. Pizza 4P’s
Featured on every Bengalurean’s wishlist, Pizza 4P’s brings the exquisite flavours of Japanese and Vietnamese cuisines to the robust Italian cuisine. Freshly baked pizzas are topped with artisanal toppings like garlic shrimp, teriyaki chicken and salmon miso cream. This East meets West dining experience, is one you must sign up for.
Where: No-3275/A, 12th Main Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Ward 72, Indiranagar, Bangalore
When: 12 pm to 12 am
Cost: ₹1,000 for two approx.
22. Si Nonna’s
Pune-based Si Nonna’s, popular for its Neopolitan pizzas, has made its way to the Garden City. The open kitchen at Si Nonna’s is the restaurant’s star kitchen. Apart from dishing sourdough pizzas with capers and Kalamata olives, the kitchen hosts pizza workshops.
Where: 597, Ground Floor, 6th Phase, 15th Cross Road, Ring Road, JP Nagar, Bangalore
When: 12 pm to 12 am
Cost: ₹1,000 for two approx.
23. Fermentation Stories
The artisanal sourdough pizzas at Fermentation Stories, a hole in the wall in Koramangala has a loyal fan base. So loyal that many are ready to travel all the way to Koramangala just to grab a bite or parcel a pizza for the way back. Purple Powder, a roasted eggplant pizza, chef’s special Devil’s Delight and the roasted spinach-loaded Popeye’s Florentine are worth a try.
Where: 10, Orchids Centre, Jyoti Nivas College Road, Koramangala 5th Block, Bangalore
When: 12 pm to 10:45 pm
Cost: ₹600 for two approx.
24. Baking Bad
For those midnight movie marathons, lazy weekends and last-minute plans, Baking Bad has got your back! This pizza escape will deliver thin crust and Neopolitan bakes in a jiffy. On the menu, you’d find signature veg pizzas like Double Cheese and Monday Blues, and non-veg delights like Chicken Fest and Matador. Baking Bad also has vegan pizzas. So, there is something for everyone.
Where: Cloud kitchens in Indiranagar and Whitefield
When: 11 am to 4 am
Cost: ₹800 for two approx.
25. Woods & Brixx Pizza
Woods & Brixx Pizza, JP Nagar’s neighbourhood pizzeria has all your pizza cravings covered. The cosy pizzeria serves you an array of vegetarian and non-vegetarian pizzas loaded with scrumptious toppings right out of the wood-fired oven. It’s a family diner you can frequent even to drive away your Monday blues after a hard day at work.
Where: No. 10, Safa Heights, 2, Dr Puneeth Rajkumar Rd, JP Nagar 4th Phase, Dollar Layout, Phase 4, J. P. Nagar
When: 12 pm to 12 am
Cost: ₹1,000 for two approx.
26. 23rd Street Pizza
At 23rd Street Pizza, the minimalist yet cosy ambience, whiff of New York-style pizzas fresh out of the oven and the sight of soft serve ice creams will leave you brimming with nostalgia. Something is welcoming about the spot and you’d get our point the minute your tables are set with hand-tossed pies straight out of the live kitchen while the wine cocktails set the tone for the evening.
Where: 19, Castle St, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025
When: 12:30 pm to 4 pm and 7 pm to 12 am
Cost: ₹2,000 for two approx.
For that ardent pizza lover in you, we have given you our list of the best pizza places in Bangalore. So don’t hold on to those cravings any longer, visit these pizza joints or order your favourite pizza at your home.
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