
Best Pizza in Alnwick
Di Sopra, Pizza Rosso, and Ristorante Tirreno — the best pizza in Alnwick.
Alnwick has a respectable pizza scene for a Northumbrian market town. Two proper Italian restaurants on Bondgate serve pizza as part of a full sit-down dining experience, while a pair of dedicated takeaways cover the late-night delivery side of things. Whether you want a glass of wine with your margherita or a loaded 14-inch pizza delivered to your door, here is our guide to the best pizza in Alnwick.
Di Sopra
Di Sopra at 9 Bondgate Within is a proper Italian restaurant that has been a favourite with locals and visitors alike since Valentina took over the business from her uncle Roberto in 2015. The menu covers pizza, pasta, and traditional Italian mains, with daily specials that make use of seasonal fish and game. The pizzas are well-made and benefit from the same quality Italian ingredients that run through the rest of the menu.
The atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming -- families, couples, and tourists all mix happily. There is a kids' menu, and the kitchen caters well to dietary requirements including gluten-free and dairy-free options. Booking is recommended in the summer months when Alnwick is busy with castle and garden visitors. The ideal choice when you want pizza as part of a proper Italian meal out.
Best for: Family-run Italian on Bondgate, daily specials, gluten-free and dairy-free options. Booking recommended in summer.
Ristorante Tirreno
Ristorante Tirreno sits opposite Alnwick Playhouse near the centre of town and offers a comprehensive Italian menu -- chicken, fish, steak, pizza, pasta, and daily specials. It is a dependable, long-established option for a sit-down Italian meal, with a slightly more traditional feel than Di Sopra.
The pizzas are classic Italian, well-priced, and served in generous portions. The location makes it a natural choice for pre-theatre dining if you are catching a show at the Playhouse. Open Monday and Wednesday to Saturday for lunch and dinner. A reliable choice that has served Alnwick well for years.
Best for: Opposite the Playhouse, ideal for pre-theatre dining. Classic Italian menu, lunch and dinner service.
Pizza Rosso
Pizza Rosso at 25 Bondgate Within (NE66 1SX) is Alnwick's dedicated pizza and kebab takeaway. Open seven days a week with late-night hours, it is the go-to option when you want a pizza delivered or collected in the evening. The menu is broad, covering a full range of pizza sizes and toppings alongside kebabs, wraps, and burgers.
The pizza bases are soft and thick-cut, and there are plenty of vegetarian options on the menu. Reviews praise the speed of service and the consistency of the food. Not a gourmet experience, but a dependable takeaway that does exactly what you need it to on a Friday night.
Best for: Seven days a week, late-night opening, delivery and collection. Alnwick's go-to pizza takeaway.
Pizza Bella
Pizza Bella also at 25 Bondgate Within (NE66 1SX) offers a similar proposition -- pizza, kebabs, burgers, and wraps for delivery and collection. The menu is extensive, covering everything from classic margheritas to loaded specials, and there is a kids' corner on the menu for younger appetites. Open seven days a week with delivery available through the website and food platforms.
Best for: Extensive menu, kids' options, seven days a week. Delivery through the website and food platforms.
The quick comparison:
Di Sopra -- Sit-down Italian, quality ingredients, the restaurant choice Ristorante Tirreno -- Traditional Italian, pre-theatre dining, classic and reliable Pizza Rosso -- Takeaway, seven days, late-night, Bondgate Pizza Bella -- Takeaway, broad menu, kids' options, delivery
For more on eating out in Alnwick, see our guides to the best restaurants in Alnwick and the best takeaways in Alnwick.
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