Summertime in the southern regions of Italy can be unforgettable with an abundance of tomatoes, fresh seafood, and gelato that you can enjoy al fresco. In Avalon, you can still relish a slice of Italy from the homestyle Italian dishes served at Pizzico Italiano.
This family-run restaurant has been around for more than five years in Avalon but it has recently moved to a new location a few steps away from its former site. In early 2021, Pizzico Italiano opened at 48 Old Barrenjoey Road and has been equipped with a new woodfire oven to allow them to serve more of those fantastic and tasty pizza choices that locals perpetually crave.
Pizzico Italiano is famous for its “slow dough” method, a carefully and meticulously prepared pizza crust with blends of imported Italian flours, which is then fermented and proofed for two days so it comes out crusty but light and easy to digest.
Pizza flavours range from Margherita, Marinara, Napoli, Siciliana, Capricciosa, Bianca, Diavola, Quattro Salumi, or Quattro Formaggi, using cured, fermented, and ethically grown Australian pork ingredients. Customers who order online can un-tick or add on the ingredients to customise their pizza orders.
Every dish from this restaurant is inspired by their grandmother’s cooking, who is originally from southern Italy, which may currently be picked up in-store or delivered. Nonna’s kitchen usually prepares on-site and changes seasonally, depending on the availability of the ingredients.
Whilst the lockdowns are still in place, Pizzico Italiano is also offering picnic boxes filled with antipasto and your choice of meals to take during your adventures around the beautiful green and breezy spaces of the Northern Beaches.
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“Fabulous food, highly recommend. We ordered a variety of pizzas and pasta for takeaway, service was friendly and efficient. Tried to snap a photo before the family dived in. We’ll be back.”
Xyz Abc
“Pizzico!! Lucky enough to enjoy with the people closest to me. Amazing authentic pizza I can’t rate high enough! Will defiantly be going back regularly!”
Luca Simec
“Magical atmosphere, excellent food, amazing authentic pizza, great italian wine and friendly staff. Love, love love a little bit of Italy always makes for a great night out. Perfect takeaway service as well. What more could you want!!”
Cate Hagan
