Across Galway city and county you will find restaurants and pizzerias that make some of the best pizzas in Ireland. In order to give you an easy to follow guide of where to go to enjoy the top pizzas, we have put together a selection of our favourite pizza places in Galway, so check it out below..
Pizza is food for the soul, and no matter whether you are an avid-fan of the trusty margherita or love a pizza loaded with toppings, these are the Galway restaurants and pizzerias that serve the best pizza. Enjoy!
The Dough Bros
Visit them on Middle St, or in O’Connell’s Beer Garden // more here
To those familiar with ordering pizza in Galway, The Dough Bros needs no introduction. Often listed as one if not THE best pizzeria in Ireland, Europe and the World, The Dough Bros have earned an international reputation for their great tasting pizzas. Their wood-fired pizzas are all made to order with fresh ingredients, and are covered with delicious toppings. If you want to recreate their pizzas at home, The Dough Bros also offer affordable home pizza kits that include all the necessary ingredients to create an exact replica of these incredible pizzas in the comfort of your home. To buy yourself one of these pizza kits please tap here.
above: photo courtesy of The Dough Bros
Capones
Visit them at 1 Kingston Rd, Knocknacarra // more here
Not only do Capones do unbelievable cocktails but their pizzas are pretty out of this world as well. This family friendly restaurant has tons to offer all members of the family and we are certain that their pizzas will be a huge hit. Alongside the classic pizzas, Capones also offers a few mob inspired pizzas that have names you may recognise, such as the Godfather and Tommy Gun. Since cocktails and pizza are the perfect combo, we want to also recommend to you their great-looking and great-tasting cocktails as they are the ideal complementary drink for your meal and a fantastic way to begin your dining experience at Capones.
above: photo courtesy of Capones
Olive Tree Kitchen
Visit them at Wildlands in Moycullen // more here
We seriously want to direct your pizza loving self to the Olive Tree Kitchen at Wildlands, because their Napoli Firebrick Oven Pizzas are honestly some of the best we’ve ever had. All of their signature pizzas are freshly prepared using homemade 48 hour proven dough and a fusion of both local and Italian ingredients. Additionally, all veggies used are picked from Wildlands’ own vegetable garden so it really is as fresh as it can get. All of their nine pizza variations can be swapped out for a gluten free base, and best of all access to Olive Tree Kitchen is not limited to the activity centre users, all locals and passerbyers can too!
above: photo from Olive Tree Kitchen
Aryan's Pizzeria
Visit them at 20 Abbeygate Street Lower, Galway City // more here
We were super excited to see Aryan's Pizzeria open its doors on Abbeygate Street Lower, and are delighted to report that the pizza served here has earned its spot on our Galway's best pizza list. This pizzeria is a gorgeous new addition to the food scene in Galway we highly recommend that you visit them for yourself. Their quattro stagioni pizza is divine especially when followed with their incredible tiramisu dessert, so you know what you have to do this evening - call in and try it for yourself! Additionally, if you are hosting a party, they now offer pizza box specials which will help ease any of your pre-party stresses ahead of your special occasion.
above: Aryan's Pizza
Raviolo Verde
Visit them at Carraig Láir, Oranhill, Oranmore // more here
Raviolo Verde is a stylish Italian restaurant that serves delicious authentic cuisine. This restaurant has taken traditional Italian recipes and added their own flair with exquisite results. They are open until late every evening making them a fantastic option for enjoying Italian cuisine in Galway. Here, your options for pizza are huge! With both a classic and gourmet pizza menu available and over 20 varieties of pizza to choose from, you will be spoilt for choice of great tasting pizzas when you visit Raviolo Verde. We highly recommend you check them out for yourself.
above: photo from Raviolo Verde, by Ciarán MacChoncarraige
Freddy’s
Visit them at 15 Quay St // more here
An authentic Italian restaurant that is loved by locals and tourists alike, Freddy’s is one of the oldest pizzerias in Galway city and they have essentially perfected their homemade pizza dough recipe down to a tee. Light, airy and crispy, their wood-fired pizzas are a hallmark of their menus. Freddy’s pizza menu has everything from the signature margherita, to a pepperoni and honey pizza. Their chefs are always busy imagining new combinations for their pizza specials and use only the freshest and seasonal ingredients. These specials change frequently and truly are reason enough to keep coming back to Galway city for more.
above: photo from Freddy's
Gatto Rosso
Visit them at 25 Eyre Square // more here
Without a doubt, if you are looking to enjoy the best pizza in Galway, Gatto Rosso is a must-visit! This Italian restaurant and pizzeria offers an extensive pizza menu with 21 different pizza varieties. Gatto Rosso on Eyre Square really is every pizza lover's dream restaurant as you can enjoy your pizza main followed by a nutella pizza as dessert. Gluten free pizza is available also so they really do have an option for everyone. Known for their inviting atmosphere that is filled with jazzy tunes, whether you are dining with good friends, your family, or on a romantic night out, the pizzas at Gatto Rosso are sure to delight any palate.
above: photo from Gatto Rosso
McGinn’s Hop House
Visit them at 19 Woodquay // more here
There are plenty of reasons to love McGinn’s Hop House in Woodquay - the awesome bar staff, the live sports on screens throughout the bar, the incredible drinks menu, and of course their fantastic pizzas. McGinn’s wood-fired pizzas are served each day until 10pm making them the ideal meal to go with all your pints. These pizzas are some of the best we’ve ever enjoyed and the weekend pizza specials are always a treat alongside watching matches live on the screens. We highly recommend visiting McGinn’s to try them for yourself because when food is this good it deserves to be shared.
above: photo from McGinn's Hop House
Urban Fire
Visit them in Glynn’s Bar’s Beer Garden // more here
We aren’t kidding when we say that Urban Fire’s wood-fired pizzas rival the best in Ireland and if you have no idea what Urban Fire is, we are more than happy to give you all the deets. Located in the beer garden of Glynn’s Bar in Oranmore, the handmade pizzas from Urban Fire are absolutely to-die for. Their menu features the classics, as well as our favourites; the ‘Fancy Dan’ with Clonakilty black pudding and ‘Brady's Sausage & Chorizo’. Regardless of what you order we suggest pairing your pizza with a creamy pint of Guinness from the bar in order to fully embrace this phenomenal foodie experience. Available for sit-in or takeaway, be sure to give them a try!
above: photo from Urban Fire
Basilico
Visit them on Main St, Oranmore // more here
A family favourite, Basilico Restaurant in Oranmore has not one but two pizza menus to choose from. Spoilt for choice, visitors to the restaurant can enjoy a feast of classic and gourmet stone-oven pizzas, with gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options all available. It’s almost impossible to pick a favourite because they all are that good! There are 17 different pizza options to try so you know what that means - you are just going to have to keep coming back to ensure you try them all!
above: photo courtesy of Basilico
The Old Barracks’ Stone House Pizza Bar
Visit them on Cross St, Athenry // more here
A sister business to The Old Barracks in Athenry, this pizzeria opens from 3pm daily and serves authentic Italian pizza from their stone oven, which was specially imported from Florence, Italy. Their traditional Italian oven cooks your pizza at 550 degrees in 90 seconds ensuring perfect texture and flavour in every bite. The Stone House Pizza Bar is ideal for families, parties and groups of friends, and offers both sit-in and takeaway options. Here you can enjoy the cleverly named ‘Free Birds Fly’ and ‘The Green Fields’ so when in Athenry, be sure to check them out.
above: photo courtesy of Stone House Pizza Bar
Feature photo courtesy of Urban Fire.
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