Here at Secret, we absolutely love pizza. Therefore, we tracked down seven of the best pizza places in Christchurch, where you can indulge on the best pizza this season. Particularly, World Pizza Day is happening on February 9, and these places are perfect to enjoy a slice of pizza paired with a beer, or cocktail and more.
1. Rogues Bar
For a casual evening of pizza, beer and giggles with your friends, head to this 5-star hotspot. Pizzas are made with love in a woodfire stove, and you can expect an extensive menu to choose from. If you’re trying to watch your diet, but you’re dying for a treat, this is the perfect pizza spot for you, as the ingredients are less greasier than other pizza joints in Christchurch.
📍42 Rotherham Street, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand
2. Bomba
This delicious pizza and gelato café is hidden in Lyttelton serving large thick authentic Italian pizzas and real ice cream from Italy. Tuck into Napoli-style pizza slices for a well-worth-it $5 while a full pizza will set you back $20. Read further about Bomba here.
📍 13 London Street, Lyttelton 8082, New Zealand
3. BASE Woodfire Pizza
Customers adore the woodfire baked pizzas from this joint. Think thick breaded scrumptious pizzas such as BBQ chicken, juicy Moroccan lamb, pepperoni, and more. Delicious, wholesome and filling, what more could you want? They also cater for vegan and gluten-free diets, so everyone can feel included. If you don’t like beer, you can always order one of the best freakshakes in Christchurch here instead.
📍 255 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
4. Cassel’s & Son’s Brewing
Cassel’s Brewery Bar’s award-winning team cater some delightful pizza and beer deals. For example, you can order 2 pizzas, fries and 2 litre of rigger beer combinations for just $60, and they’ve 2-for-1 pizza deals on some occasions. Plus, there are over 16 different flavoured pizzas and an extensive beer menu.
📍 3 Garlands Road, Woolston, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand
5. Sal’s Pizza
Locals absolutely adore this 5-star hotspot. And it just so happens to be one of The Best Cheap Eats in Christchurch. Imagine, a gigantic slice of authentic New York pizza for just $6. With a great selection of flavours, you’ll be tempted to purchase a whole pizza. Why not take your pizza home, grab some beers from the store, and perch yourself in front of one of the best new movies on Netflix.
📍 Various Locations
6. Winnie Bagoes
Whether you’re catching up with friends, or having family night, this is a fantastic place to chow down on authentic Kiwi pizza. Select between traditional or gourmet pizzas, that take an experimental approach, with some iconic recipes to try. For example, Sweet Satay Chicken, Honey Beef and Smoked Fish are all pizzas on the menu. Vegans will be impressed by the list here too.
📍 40 Welles Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
7. Francesca’s Italian Kitchen
Enjoy wood-fire pizza at this Italian hotspot in Christchurch. Excitingly, you can get one of the world’s greatest desserts here – an indulgent portion of tiramisu. Indeed, the perfect pairing on date night.
📍 149 Gloucester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand