Manly Pizza & Wine

After a two and a half hour scenic walk from spit bridge, the place did the job. We were desperately hungry and in need for comfort food.
Pizzas here are not the best, but they are good. Nice thin crust, generous servings and a friendly service too: the owner is an energetic lady who welcomed us although they were closing in a half hour, and gave us smiles, telling us not to rush and that we had plenty of time.

Reviewing this place purely because of how great the experience my partner and I just had here. This joint is an instant fav.
Firstly, after mentioning our fav types of wine, the waitress gave us great tips on which wine we would most likely be into. In turn we ended up with a very inexpensive wine that was at the same time amazing.
We ordered the arancini balls chef special to start. Instead of the usual intense deep fried small arancini you would get at most Italian joints in Sydney, we received deliciously large BAKED arancini balls. They were absolutely to die for. I seriously hope they become a part of the regular menu for next time we come here.
Having the word Pizza in the restaurant title made us certain to order pizzas for our first visit. I’m glad we did.
First was the pepperoni, which was the first perfectly balanced pepperoni pizza I’ve had. By simply adding capsicum (red peppers) they made what is regularly known as an intense pizza, something truly delightful and wholesome.
Secondly was the extremely fun, ‘quattro formaggio’ aka the 4 cheese pizza. No messing around here. A straight up cheesefest on a pizza. Perfect remedy for any mildly hungover couple. Be sure to ask for a side of chili oil as that, drizzled lightly over the Quattro Formaggio is a dangerously tasty combination.
Lastly, to feel a touch more human and break up all the fun we thought we oughta grab a side of Italian salad. It had its purpose and most certainly did its job.
The tables at this place are dressed in gorgeous checkered Italian tablecloths and from every vibe I got, this is a family owned and operated restaurant.
My partner and I are already extremely excited about coming here on a regular basis as it ticks all the boxes.

Hard to find but totally worth the scavenger hunt. Down the little alley way near the manly police station, come for the ridiculously good $ 10 lunch special of pizza or pasta with salad which is a huge serving for lunch. Or a great place for a group or date. The pizzas are the best I have had in manly (about $ 20) all gourmet toppings but generously spread. Great selection of wines and lovely waitstaff. Live music on the weekends for dinner too.