Whether you're looking for a trusty margherita or a pizza with all the toppings on earth, these Galway eateries have the exact pizza you desire. To make life easier for all avid pizza lovers out there, we've put together mini-bucket list of where to go to taste some of Galway's best pizzas.. Enjoy!
The Dough Bros
If you're a pizza lover than this spot won't be a stranger to you. Voted Best Pizzeria in Ireland, Europe and the World in 2022,The Dough Bros have made an international name for themselves in the pizza business and it's easy to see how. These pizzas will haunt your dreams long after you've enjoy them ensuring a lifelong love for The Dough Bros' creations. This team are also always experimenting with delicious new flavour combinations for their pizza specials so be sure to check them out when you next visit them.
1 Cathedral Building, Middle St, and O'Connell's Bar Beer Garden // more here
above; 'The Stinger', courtesy of The Dough Bros
Olive Tree Kitchen
The Napoli Firebrick Oven Pizzas at Wildlands are not to be missed out on! All their signature 12" pizzas are freshly prepared using their homemade dough and a mix of local and Italian ingredients. All the veggies used are picked from Wildland's vegetable garden on-site everyday so you know it's about as fresh as you can get. Add a side of their Garlic Firebrick Bread to complete your order, you won't regret it!
Wildlands, Moycullen // more here
above: Olive Tree Kitchen at Wildlands, by Ciarán MacChoncarraige
Freddy's
This authentic Italian restaurant is famous for their stone-baked pizzas and remains a firm favourite for both locals and tourists alike. As one of the oldest pizzerias in Galway city, Freddy's have over 30 years of experience in making the perfect pizza using homemade pizza dough that is made fresh every day on site and cooked to perfection. A sample in the Galway food scene, the pizzas at Freddy's are seriously divine.
15 Quay Street // more here
above: 'Bianca', courtesy of Freddy's
Osteria Da Simone
Bringing the recipe of this Italian staple from Italy to Ireland, Osteria Da Simone has been serving up delicious pizzas for years. With a vast menu that features all the pizza classics and a few new additions, the range of authentic Italian flavours to be enjoyed at Osteria Da Simone is worth the visit to Galway alone. Catering to all dietary requirements and serving vegan and vegetarian options, there's a pizza for everyone at Osteria Da Simone.
3 Francis St // more here
above: 'Galway', courtesy of Osteria Da Simone
McGinn's Hop House
Serving delicious wood fired pizzas each day until 10pm, McGinn's Hop House has an incredible bar menu to offer all visitors. These pizzas are perfect for accompanying your choice of cocktails or craft beers. Their pizza menu includes a large variety of options, such as; wild pig, calabrese, vegetariana, quattro stagioni and la parma. Each one is absolutely divine so be sure to check them out if pizzas is on your mind!
19 Woodquay // more here
above: photo courtesy of McGinn's
Basilico Italian Restaurant
This award winning restaurant offers a range of tasty Italian food but we have to recommend that you try their deliciously cheesy and authentic Italian pizzas. With loads of great tasting options, it's extremely difficult to pick a favourite. They also have vegan and gluten free options that are just a yummy as the rest, so no one has to miss out on Basilico's quality pizzas.
Main St, Oranmore // more here
above: 'Pizza Tricolore', courtesy of Basilico Restaurant
Mona Lisa
Ordering a gourmet pizza from Mona Lisa is a must if you want to experience the beating heart of Galway's pizza scene. Crispy pizza bases with thick crusts that ooze melted cheese complete with a yummy range of the finest ingredients, are just some of the reasons Mona Lisa is known for its authentic Italian pizza.
17 William St West, Galway's Westend // more here
above: 'Pepperoni Pizza', courtesy of Mona Lisa
Urban Fire
Located in the beer garden at Glynn's Bar in Oranmore, Urban Fire's wood-fired pizzas rival the best in Ireland. All of the pizzas across their extensive menus are absolutely to-die for, and when paired with a creamy pint of Guinness from Glynn's you are in a foodie paradise. These pizzas are available for sit-in or takeaway so be sure to give them a taste the next time you are passing Oranmore.
Beer garden at Glynn's Bar // more here
above; photo courtesy of Urban Fire
Pizza & Pasta Napoli
This quaint family run Italian takeaway makes some of Galway's finest authentic Italian cuisine. Freshly made each day, the aroma of their delicious, freshly cooked pizzas is impossible to resist! All of their pizzas are made using only the freshest Irish and Italian ingredients. Pizza & Pasta Napoli is a must-try when in Galway, whether you’re looking for a quick lunch or a post pint feed!
15 Cross Street Upper // more here
above: courtesy of Pizza and Pasta Napoli
Capones Diner
Not only do Capones do a great job of cooking up the traditional pizzas, they've also got a selection of 'Most Wanted' pizzas that are just as badass as they sound. Their The Godfather Pizza comes with crispy bacon, fried onion, gooey mozarella and house pizza sauce. This hefty dish is sure to delight all pizza loving souls. Capones' affordable prices make this restaurant the ideal takeaway spot for a relaxed family meal.
1 Kingston Rd, Knocknacarra // more here
above: selection of pizzas, courtesy of Capones
Magnetti's Salthill
At Magnetti's, all of their pizza dough has been left to rise for 72 hours to ensure it is light, crispy and packed with flavour - and trust us when we say you'll notice the difference. They also only use authentic Italian ingredients and specially imported flour to guarantee that you get only the best. Magnetti's offers an Authentic Italian Pizza Experience right on Salthill's Waterfront, where each pizza tastes delicious.
Unit 1 Upper Salthill Rd // more here
above: 'San Marino', courtesy of Magnetti's
Pizza Dozzina at The Twelve
Enjoy a pizza menu of traditional Italian classics as well as locally-inspired choices like The Prom Walk, The Spanish Arch and The Barna Crossroads at Pizza Dozzina. Its' stone oven is the glowing heart of this pizzeria, having been shipped in specifically from Naples the original home of pizza. These are made with Italian ingredients in an authentic pizza oven resulting in some of the finest pizzas in the West of Ireland.
The Twelve Hotel, Barna // more here
above: 'La Dozzina', courtesy of Pizza Dozzina
Roots Café & Bistro
Packed with bursts of flavour and exquisite textures, any pizza from Roots is a seriously good feed. Go for the classic Ham and Mushroom Pizza or spice up your life with the Diavola Pizza topped with mozzarella, hot chilli, yummy salami and fresh basil. Stopping by one of their multiple locations all over Galway and collecting a scrumptious pizza is a perfect way to enjoy a leisurely evening at home.
Various sit down locations across Galway // more here
above: courtesy of Roots Café & Bistro
Feature photo courtesy of Wildlands
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