Our pick · 21 ranked candidates● Updated 2026-09-04

Best pizza in Adelaide

Name: Cosmo's Pizza Bar
Address: 149 Hindley St, Adelaide SA 5000, Adelaide, AU
Telephone: 0452 566 398
Price range: $49 per person

Compare 21 ranked candidates for pizza in Adelaide, using the available dish evidence. Check the mentions, coverage and venue details before choosing.

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149 Hindley St, Adelaide SA 5000

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Top 5 for pizza in Adelaide

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1Cosmo's Pizza BarAdelaideCosmo’s Pizza Bar delivers a remarkably crisp, airy crust with a generous blanket of melted mozzarella, a...8.5
2The Parlor PizzaAdelaideThe Parlor Pizza’s generously sized 12-inch pizzas offer a satisfyingly crisp crust, topped generously with...7.6
3EST PizzeriaAdelaideEST Pizzeria’s Con Patate pizza boasts generous slices of potato, roasted until golden and subtly smoky from...7.5
4Pan & VineKent TownPan & Vine’s pizza boasts a remarkably thin and crusty base, expertly baked to a satisfyingly firm texture...7.5
5Stone Milled Italian DelicatessenAdelaideStone Milled Italian Delicatessen’s pizzas boast generously layered toppings, particularly a vibrant...7.5

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#1 Ranked

Italian · Adelaide

149 Hindley St, Adelaide SA 5000

Cosmo's Pizza Bar

Cosmo’s Pizza Bar delivers a remarkably crisp, airy crust with a generous blanket of melted mozzarella, a texture remarkably reminiscent of authentic New York-style pizza. Reviewers consistently praised the flavorful buffalo wings, boasting a satisfying heat, alongside the pizza’s well-balanced toppings and the comforting, friendly atmosphere of the establishment. Unlike other Adelaide pizza offerings, Cosmo’s stands out for its unwavering commitment to replicating the classic New York experience, showcasing genuine passion for quality ingredients and attentive service.

Winner Verdict

Overwhelmingly Positive

Score

8.5

Mentions

Sentiment

100%

Plan the visit

Website

Price

$49 per person (47 reports)

Hours

Open - Closes 10 pm

Phone

0452 566 398

$49 per person

Evidence behind this ranking

Updated 2026-09-04

Collected review count: not separately recorded for every candidate in this ranking.

Dated Review Activity (last 24 months)

Very Positive

102 of 110 mentions have usable recent dates (0 undated, 8 older).

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This dataset contains 21 ranked candidates and 11,952 source-listed restaurant reviews. That total includes other dishes and is not the number of review texts collected. 8 recorded dish mentions are associated with Cosmo's Pizza Bar. Coverage is incomplete; a ranking is not a firsthand review.

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Runners up

Top 21 around Adelaide

02
The Parlor Pizza
The Parlor Pizza’s generously sized 12-inch pizzas offer a satisfyingly crisp crust, topped generously with pepperoni and cheese, providing a comforting meal.
36A Hindley St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.6
12 mentions
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03
EST Pizzeria
EST Pizzeria’s Con Patate pizza boasts generous slices of potato, roasted until golden and subtly smoky from the wood-fired oven, creating a satisfying textural contrast with the soft, well-seasoned dough.
30 East Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000
7.5
9 mentions
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04
Pan & Vine
Pan & Vine’s pizza boasts a remarkably thin and crusty base, expertly baked to a satisfyingly firm texture with generous toppings like pepperoni.
Shop 3/58 King William St, Kent Town SA 5067
7.5
6 mentions
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05
Stone Milled Italian Delicatessen
Stone Milled Italian Delicatessen’s pizzas boast generously layered toppings, particularly a vibrant, intensely flavored tomato sauce that avoids the acidity often found in other Adelaide offerings.
Shop 9/189-211 Pirie St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.5
8 mentions
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06
Etica
Etica’s Pizza Verace boasts a crust with a delightful, slightly chewy texture, reminiscent of a perfectly proofed Neapolitan dough, and is generously topped with a vibrant, rich tomato sauce.
125 Gilles St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.4
8 mentions
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07
DoughBalls Pizza, Rundle Place
DoughBalls Pizza’s generously sized doughballs, perfectly crisp on the outside and delightfully chewy within, are a standout feature of their vibrant pizzas.
level 1, Rundle Place, 77/91 Rundle Mall, Adelaide SA 5000
7.3
5 mentions
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08
Via Vai Pizzetta & Focaccia Bar
Via Vai Pizzetta & Focaccia Bar’s pizzas are characterized by a delightfully light and airy crust, often folded for a satisfyingly rustic bite.
72 Currie St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.3
2 mentions
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09
Antica Pizzeria
Antica Pizzeria’s 1M pizza boasts a generous layer of fresh toppings, particularly noticeable with the vibrant bursts of basil and mozzarella distributed across the dough.
226 Morphett St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.2
7 mentions
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10
Blue Velvet Adelaide
Blue Velvet Adelaide’s pizzas are notable for their generously sized, oval crusts, often boasting a soft and chewy texture that reviewers describe as easily digestible and leaving a satisfying feeling of fullness.
70 Henley Beach Rd, Mile End SA 5031
7.2
6 mentions
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11
Pizza e Mozzarella Bar
The La pizza at Pizza e Mozzarella Bar boasts a wonderfully soft and buttery crust, generously seasoned with salt and boasting a fantastic chew.
33 Pirie St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.2
8 mentions
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12
Amalfi Pizzeria Ristorante
Amalfi Pizzeria Ristorante’s Capricciosa pizza boasts a generous layer of perfectly browned sausage and scattered fresh basil leaves, creating a distinctly appealing visual.
29 Frome St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.1
5 mentions
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13
Delicatessen Kitchen & Bar
Delicatessen Kitchen & Bar’s pizza boasts a beautifully blistered, slightly charred crust that provides a satisfying chew, perfectly complementing the generous scattering of fresh basil and vibrant cherry tomatoes.
12 Waymouth St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.1
2 mentions
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14
Ông Vietnamese
Ông Vietnamese’s pizza boasts a delightfully crisp crust generously layered with fresh, glistening pineapple and a vibrant, unexpectedly spicy rooster sauce.
287 Rundle St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.1
1 mentions
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15
San Giorgio
San Giorgio’s seafood marinara pizza boasts generously layered calamari, prawns, scallops, and fish, cooked to a remarkable crispness that elevates the entire dish.
217 Rundle St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.1
4 mentions
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16
Sunny's Pizza
Sunny’s Pizza’s Campari & Watermelon pizza boasts a remarkably crisp, thin crust that’s generously topped with fresh, vibrant vegetables, offering an intensely flavorful bite.
17 Solomon St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.1
7 mentions
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17
Tony Tomatoes
Tony Tomatoes’s Olio pizza boasts a remarkably light, airy base with a pleasingly crisp texture, showcasing a careful balance of flavors from its fresh ingredients.
155-157 O'Connell St, North Adelaide SA 5006
7.1
6 mentions
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18
Ballaboosta
Ballaboosta’s pizza boasts a wonderfully blistered crust, generously topped with fresh mushrooms and a vibrant, herbaceous flavour profile that lingers on the palate.
289 Halifax St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.0
1 mentions
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19
La Trattoria Restaurant & Pizza Bar
The pizza Napoletana at La Trattoria boasts a wonderfully charred crust, achieved through a wood-fired oven that releases a robust, yeasty aroma upon slicing.
346 King William St, Adelaide SA 5000
7.0
3 mentions
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20
Mai Kitchen Restaurant
Mai Kitchen’s pizza boasts generously layered, blistered crusts that hold a substantial amount of toppings, offering a truly satisfying portion size for a light meal.
1-5/34 Wright St, Ferryden Park SA 5010
7.0
1 mentions
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21
Saray Kebab House
The Saray Kebab House pizza arrived generously topped with fresh, vibrant tomatoes and a surprisingly delicate mozzarella, boasting a satisfyingly crispy crust and a noticeable hint of oregano.
174 Henley Beach Rd, Torrensville SA 5031
7.0
1 mentions
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Review guide

The evidence behind the best pizza in Adelaide

This guide expands the ranking into the review patterns behind the best pizza in Adelaide, using only pages with enough restaurant and review signal to support a fuller breakdown.

Reviews

11,952+

Restaurants

Updated

2026-09-04

Why the winner leads

Why Cosmo's Pizza Bar ranks #1 for pizza

How the shortlist compares

Where the other top pizza spots stand out

The rest of the ranking still matters because pizza searches are rarely one-size-fits-all. These are the clearest review-backed differences among the next-best places.

The Parlor Pizza: The Parlor Pizza’s generously sized 12-inch pizzas offer a satisfyingly crisp crust, topped generously with pepperoni and cheese, providing a comforting meal.
EST Pizzeria: EST Pizzeria’s Con Patate pizza boasts generous slices of potato, roasted until golden and subtly smoky from the wood-fired oven, creating a satisfying textural contrast with the soft, well-seasoned dough.
Pan & Vine: Pan & Vine’s pizza boasts a remarkably thin and crusty base, expertly baked to a satisfyingly firm texture with generous toppings like pepperoni.
Stone Milled Italian Delicatessen: Stone Milled Italian Delicatessen’s pizzas boast generously layered toppings, particularly a vibrant, intensely flavored tomato sauce that avoids the acidity often found in other Adelaide offerings.

How to choose

Choosing pizza in Adelaide

Use this ranking as a shortlist, not just a winner announcement: Cosmo's Pizza Bar is the strongest overall signal, while the runners up show where reviewers found different strengths across Adelaide.

11,952 source-listed restaurant reviews are associated with 21 ranked candidates; these are not all collected review texts.
Cosmo's Pizza Bar has 8 pizza mentions and a 100% sentiment score.
The current review verdict is overwhelmingly positive.

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Quick answers

Frequently asked questions

What is the best pizza in Adelaide?

Cosmo's Pizza Bar in Adelaide is currently ranked #1 for pizza in Adelaide, among 21 candidates in our available dataset. Cosmo’s Pizza Bar delivers a remarkably crisp, airy crust with a generous blanket of melted mozzarella, a texture remarkably reminiscent of authentic New York-style pizza. Reviewers consistently praised the flavorful buffalo wings, boasting a satisfying heat, alongside the pizza’s well-balanced toppings and the comforting, friendly atmosphere of the establishment.

Which other pizza places in Adelaide come close?

The Parlor Pizza, EST Pizzeria, Pan & Vine round out the top of the ranking. Each earned strong dish-specific praise in recent reviews — the full shortlist below covers 21 ranked restaurants.

How is the best pizza in Adelaide decided?

BiteRanked compares candidates using available restaurant ratings and dish mentions. Listing review totals are not collected review counts. Coverage is incomplete; the recorded ranking update is 2026-09-04. Read our methodology for scoring and limitations.