Overview
Pizzateca is McLaren Vale’s ultimate pizza party — a joyful, rustic Italian eatery nestled on Chalk Hill Road, serving up authentic Neapolitan-style pizza in a vineyard setting. Run by Vito and the Colagrande family, Pizzateca is built on a love of Southern Italian food, local produce, and creating a space where every meal feels like Sunday lunch at Nonna’s.
The menu is all about tradition with a local twist. Pizzas are made with slow-fermented dough, hand-stretched and fired in a roaring wood oven. Classic options like Margherita, Diavola, and Capricciosa are executed with finesse, while local specials — like the Chalk Hill sausage pizza or McLaren Vale mushroom with fior di latte — celebrate the region’s produce. It’s not just about pizza though — you’ll find comforting dishes like Nonna’s meatballs, arancini, burrata, and cannoli, all served with generous spirit and plenty of garlic.
The wine list is proudly McLaren Vale, featuring bottles from Chalk Hill Wines just across the lawn, plus Italian varietals that pair perfectly with pizza. Aperol spritzes, Peroni on tap, and a few cheeky cocktails round out the drinks offering.
The setting is what truly seals the deal — relaxed outdoor seating under gum trees, a buzzing courtyard, and a warm, family-run vibe that keeps locals and visitors coming back. There’s music, laughter, and kids running on the grass — a true Italian celebration with a McLaren Vale backdrop.
Perfect for long lunches, group gatherings, or even casual cellar door dining, Pizzateca brings the taste of Naples to South Australia with joy, authenticity, and a whole lot of love.
Last update April 2024
