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Best Pizza in Queenstown – Eat-In & Takeaway

11 February 2023

Gondola

Queenstown

Stratosfare restaurant

It’s that mouthwatering smell of pizza cooking in the oven. The perfect crust – New York-style, deep-dish, or thin-crust. Oozy cheese and all your favourite toppings. Who doesn’t love a tasty pizza?

Whether it’s lunch, dinner, or a post-drinking session snack, you’ll discover delicious pizza to suit your mood and your appetite. So, grab your friends and loved ones and tuck into great pizza made with love. Here are our recommendations for the best pizza Queenstown has to offer.

Fat Badgers Pizza

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Hand-rolling fresh pizza in Queenstown since 2010, Fat Badgers offers quality 12 and 20-inch New York-style pizza topped with classic and original flavours. Choose from traditional pizzas or order from their gourmet menu, offering prime beef with portobello onions, chorizo with jalapeños, or roast chicken with black olives and feta. Add a side of hot wings, salt & pepper squid, or chips topped with brown gravy to share. Gluten-free 12” pizzas and vegan options are also available to order.

Located at 33 Camp Street, Queenstown.

Casetta Italian Kitchen

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Serving traditional Neapolitan pizzas on house-made hand-stretched bases alongside a mouth-watering selection of fresh made pasta options, this is one Italian restaurant not to miss! Stay for a moment or stay for a while, at Casetta you will always be welcomed like family. Celebrating quality produce packed with flavour, order a little or order a lot, bon appétit!

Located in Eatspace, O’Connells Building, Queenstown.

Market Kitchen Café

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Experience spectacular panoramic views over Queenstown from Skyline’s Market Kitchen Café. Located at the top of the Gondola, you’ll find the best pizzas cooked in a state-of-the-art pizza oven. Other delicious local kiwi fare and international foods are also on the menu. Afterwards, journey to the summit of Ben Lomond, or jump on the Luge with friends for some heart-pumping fun.

Located at Brecon Street, Queenstown.

The Cow Restaurant

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The Cow has been operating since 1977 from a stone barn on Cow Lane. On the menu are generously-laden quality pizzas topped with prosciutto, bolognese, seafood, and more. Gluten-free pizza is available, as is homemade bread, soup, and salad. If your eyes are bigger than your stomach, ask for a “people bag” to take home.

Located on Cow Lane, Queenstown.

Winnies Gourmet Pizza Bar

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Winnies Pizza Bar offers the best pizzas and a fun, laid-back dining experience. This family-friendly restaurant doubles as the Queenstown go-to pizza place to enjoy a great night out. Chill out on sofas by the fire, relax under the famous opening roof, or sit on the balcony. Gourmet pizza options include Moroccan lamb, tandoori chicken, NZ green-lipped mussels, garlic prawns, and smoked salmon. You’ll also find a good selection of salads, pasta, burgers, and more.

Located in the Mall, Queenstown.

Bella Cucina Italian Restaurant

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Bella Cucina is an authentic Italian restaurant serving up great pizza cooked to perfection in a wood-fired oven. Choose from traditional flavours, including Margherita, Frutti de Mare, Prosciutto, Diavola, and Vegetariana. Freshly baked bread, calzones, pasta, salmon, lamb, and risotto dishes are also on the menu. Salads change daily to incorporate fresh, seasonal produce.

Located at 6 Brecon Street, Queenstown.

The London Underground Pizza Bar

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TripAdvisor rated this pizza joint as serving the best pizzas in Queenstown. Bringing a taste of London nightlife to NZ, diners can enjoy a meal with family or mates at a private table, eat at a booth, or share a communal table. The menu includes signature pizzas, classic flavours, and deep-dish pizzas. Pasta dishes, jalapeño poppers, cheesy garlic bread, and curly fries are also on the menu. All pizzas are made from scratch, using fresh, local ingredients.

Located at 36 Shotover Street, Queenstown.

Frankton Pizzeria

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Frankton Pizzeria aims to accommodate any taste, with its team of pizza chefs dedicated to their art. Sit in the warm, friendly surroundings and select from unique, mouthwatering pizzas made from fresh ingredients. They also serve pork ribs, lamb shanks, pasta, chicken wings, and fish & chips. A good selection of vegan menu options is also ready to order.

Located at 1085 Frankton Road, Queenstown.

Discover More Incredible Things To Eat And Do In Queenstown

We’re sure you can’t wait to experience our picks for the best pizzas in Queenstown! Don’t forget to jump on the Skyline Gondola and enjoy a world-class meal at Stratosfare Restaurant and Bar. Looking for more great ideas to add to your Queenstown itinerary? How about an epic road trip to Wanaka? Or a round of golf on a 5-star course? Take a look at our blog page for more inspiration.

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