If you love thin-crust pizzas with charred marks on the top and the smoky flavour from the brick oven they are made in, then this list is for you. Get a taste of American, Italian, and Neapolitan-style pizza, and even offerings that suit specific dietary preferences, with this list of eateries serving the best wood-fired pizzas in town.
1. Brik Oven, Church Street, and multiple locations
Brik Oven is the oldest joint in town offering Neapolitan-style pizzas, and with the hand-made sourdough base, draped in San Marzano tomato sauce with exotic toppings like goat cheese and prosciutto, their wood-fired pizzas are a must-try! Even better, they offer half-and-half customisation, so you can pick a selection of toppings on one half of the pizza, and a different set of toppings on the other half, ensuring the best of both worlds. Their Shrooms non-veg pizza is the best bet.
Address: 18, Church St, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar
2. Hopshaus, Indiranagar and Whitefield
If you’re looking for a fancy pizza date in Indiranagar, then Hophaus is the place. The well-lit restaurant features wood-fired pizzas with interesting compositions in addition to the modern small and large bites on the menu. Customise the 11-inch pizzas with toppings like truffle honey, pepperoni, or classic sun-dried tomatoes to name a few, or go with their best-seller, Wine Braised Mushroom Brie pizza and wash it down with a pint for a complete treat.
Address: 608, 1st Floor, 12th Main Rd, 7th Cross, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar
3. The Bier Library Brewery & Kitchen, Koramangala
The Bier Library’s craft brews with their smoky wood-fired pizzas make the best pairing. For something spicy, order the Spicy Peri Peri Chicken or go for their Linguria Pizza and pair it with a Hefeweizen beer. However, their 21-inch pizza (you read that right!) remains the highlight of their offerings making it the perfect place to eat with a group of friends. For the ones with a modest appetite, you can order the 9-inch pizza.
Address: 14, Patel Narayana Reddy Layout, Koramangala 80 Feet Rd, 6th Block
4. The Pizza Bakery, Indiranagar and Church Street
The Pizza Bakery’s attention to detail right from the ingredients sourced to the medium the pizza is baked in sets them apart from the rest. The Neapolitan-style wood-fire pizzas are charred to the T with a perfect crust, thanks to their hand-built brick ovens. Order the Hellboy pizza topped with crispy bacon and fermented chilli honey or try Vegan Sicilia topped with the vegan cheese made in-house.
Address: 2985, 12th Main Rd, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar
5. Toscano, Orion Mall and multiple locations
This Italian restaurant chain serving classic and contemporary Italian cuisine also offers wood-fired gourmet pizzas. The sourdough base is made in-house and hand-stretched for the perfect crust. If you’re team pineapple on pizzas, then try the Pollo Picante or order the Formaggi pizza for a cheesy treat with a crunch from the walnuts. Enjoy the view, sip on some Cabernet Sauvignon, and savour the gourmet pizza.
Address: 26/1, Dr Rajkumar Rd, Malleswaram
6. Bangalore Brew Works, Ashok Nagar
Bangalore Brew Works lures a crowd both young and old and why not? The spacious open-air seating with craft beers on tap, wood-fired pizzas, and bar bites sets the weekend mood just right. The pizza menu features some old-school classics in addition to Mediterranean options and Indian flavours. Try Pizza Carbonara with crispy bacon topped with creamy parmesan sauce and don’t forget to order a craft beer from their selection of ales, lagers, wheats, and stouts.
Address: 99, Residency Rd, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar
7. Thin Tony’s Pizza, Indiranagar
This relative newcomer brings an Italian American pizza experience to town, and the crispy sourdough pizza base is entirely wheat-based. The wood-fired pizza selections are available in 8-inch and 12-inch sizes and feature a variety of toppings ranging from wild mushroom and ricotta cheese to squid, prawns, and bacon. Try the Buffalo Chicken Pizza if you’re a meat eater or go for the Avocado & Almond pizza for a vegetarian option.
Address: 948, 12th Main Rd, HAL 2nd Stage, Appareddipalya, Indiranagar
8. Little Italy Kitchen, Jayanagar and multiple locations
Little Italy is your best bet if you're looking for a completely vegetarian or vegan wood-fired pizza offering. The pizzas have a vegan pizza base, and the selections include a classic Margherita, a Verde for those who want to get their fill of vegetables, and a Picante which will appeal to potato lovers, to name a few. Adding a chocolate mousse cake to your vegan indulgence will be the perfect ending.
Address: 1, 4th Cross Rd, 7th Block, Jayanagar
9. Toit Brewpub, Indiranagar
Toit Brewpub is yet another choice that tops the list of the finest pizza and craft beer pairings; and, you can bring your pet along. From the list of hand-tossed, wood-fired pizzas try the Goan Sausage pizza laden with pork sausages and mushroom or go with their signature pizza Tartufo with a burnt garlic and mushroom topping drizzled with truffle oil.
Address: Indiranagar, 100 Feet Rd, Near Drops Total Spirits
Himani Sona
I’m a Bangalore based Culinary Chronicler who finds joy in food storytelling and photography. I like to research and document food narratives through writings, illustrations and photographs. When I’m away from the lens and pen, I’m mostly hiking in the woods.
