The 10 best pizza varieties in Visakhapatnam and where to get them?

Best Pizzas in Visakhapatnam: There’s no indulgence better than sinking one’s teeth into a cheesy, topping-rich and delicious slice of pizza. With many options to offer, we get you the best palate pleasers from some of the choicest pizza hotspots around Visakhapatnam.

Authentically appetising

Where: The Park

Combine the indulgence of luxuriating at the Park Hotel with dipping into the experience of an authentic pizza. Aqua makes the original flavours come alive through its stone oven and wooden fire, taking you as close as possible to the Italian experience as possible. Recommended options for vegetarian lovers are the Mozzarella and Basil pizza renders which combine basil leaves, tomatoes, napolitaine sauce and mozzarella cheese. Try out the Salami and Pepperoni Pizza to taste the Italian blend of flavors and sauces in a 6 sliced pizza. A treat for all the non-vegetarians out there, this one comes with mouth-watering lamb pepperoni, salami and mozzarella cheese toppings.

Served in style

Where: Novotel Varun Beach

The pizzas served at the Square are just the perfect treat. Crafted with a splendid mix of green vegetables, chopped garlic, tomato spread, broccoli, basil leaves, zucchini and lots of mozzarella on the thin crust base of the Verdure Pizza makes for a mouthwatering option for vegetarians. The BBQ Chicken Pizza with its exotic tastes blends the flavourful barbequed chicken with jalapenos, tomatoes, and is loaded with two delicious layers of mozzarella cheese.

Taste Monster

Where: FSM

The favourite Italian food place for many in Visakhapatnam, FSM, opposite the Waltair Club, is an integral part of Visakhapatnam’s foodie scene. The space brings to its delightful menu many pizza options as well. Not to miss here, is the Sovrano pizza for vegetarians, which brings together Napoli sauce with the spiced up ingredients of sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, jalapenos, mozzarella, olives, pickled onions and roasted bell peppers, on the soft bed of a thin crust pizza base. For all the non-vegetarian lovers, to justify your hunger pangs is the Arcevia Pizza, that’s fully loaded with roast chicken, mozzarella, bacon and spicy pork salami topped with the spicy Napoli sauce.

Golden Oldie

Where: Food Ex

One of the oldest hotspots and favourite places for those in Visakhapatnam, the offerings of typical desi style pizzas at the outlet in Siripuram are simply delicious. Starting with the homemade crust, the Classic Chilly Chicken Pizza is loaded with finely shredded cheese, onions, fresh tomatoes, capsicum and chicken cooked in Chinese style. Paneer temptation in the Vegetarian category is a foodie-favourite and is loaded with spiced paneer cubes, grated cheese, onion rings and capsicum.

Truly Scrumptious

Where: Plot 17

Set in the quiet bylanes of Siripuram, Plot 17 has gained popularity for more reasons than one. With appetizing selections of pizzas as well, here are some crowd pleasers at this place. Pizza lovers must try the butter chicken pizza with gravy that comes much recommended. It brings together the perfect blend of cheese, spices and toppings, making it a favoured choice here. Vegetarian-lovers don’t despair, for the Piri Piri sweet corn pizza is a scrumptious option just for you.

Twenty inches of Taste

Where: Six Degrees

On the busy streets of the MVP Double Road, this completely vegetarian place has gained the love of many over time. It’s only here that you can get a 20 inch, thin crust pizza. One can taste two different flavours for the same pizza too! A perfect indulgence for all the green vegetable lovers is the Spinaci Pizza that is all about health. This has luscious toppings that include flavorful Italian herbs, onion, spinach, mozzarella cheese and the spice keeper, tomato sauce. Cheese lovers must try the Joey’s Tres Formaggio with its three layers of different kinds of cheese with their special tomato spread to complement the toppings.

Southern accents

Where: Gluttons Garage

Conceptualised over a garage theme, this destination by the Beach Road, brings some creative food options to the table. Integrating Andhra’s favorite Gongura into the Italian variety, the eight inch delight of the Gongura chicken pizza has vegetables, bell peppers, capsicum, onions and a tangy spread of gongura chicken which make it a flavoursome option. Vegetarians must try the Lebanese pizza with crunchy crust and health-friendly toppings of hummus, olive oil, eggplant and jalapeños which come served with cheese crumble.

Don of delight

Where: Double Roti

A clear glass front wall, exposed brick entrance and simple seating make Double Roti a warm and cosy place for pizzas and more. Located on the Harbour park road, savoury options and unique names make up the menu here. The don of a choice for Vegetarians is the Hoodlum pizza. The toppings of olives, oven dried tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and zucchini is a sure-shot hunger buster. Non -vegetarians however must not miss the La Siciliane which has crispy roasted chicken with pesto, olives, mushrooms and some oven dried tomatoes.

Flavour-wise

Where: Upland Bistro

A cosy restaurant done up in shades of teal and cream opposite the Waltair Club is a place of choice for many. With many food options, the pizzas here bring the goodness of variety and health on a plate. The lip smacking Green Day ranks up on the in-demand list and lets you pick your toppings from the choice of olives, sundried tomato, jalapeno, broccoli, bell peppers, mushroom, spinach, garlic and gherkins. Ranging from their sauces to the thin crust pizza base, everything is freshly made and served. The Gourmet Seafood Pizza comes recommended for the non-vegetarians, and is made using two types of sea food, fish and prawns, that complement each other amazingly well.

The Chef’s special

Where: Happy Oi

Their unique offering is the six-in-one pizza, where each slice is filled with different and flavourful blend of sauces. It can also be customised with a mix of vegetarian and non-vegetarian toppings as per the customer’s choice. While the Bacon variety is an appetizing choice for the non vegetarians, the vegetarians must try the Pineapple and jalapeno varieties with cheese.