5 best places in Delhi-NCR for perfect wood-fired pizza experience

There’s pizza—and then there’s wood-fired pizza. The kind where the crust gets that beautiful char from an open flame, the cheese bubbles and blisters just right, and the flavours are layered with love, smoke, and authenticity. Unlike your average oven-baked pies, these rustic pizzas are hand-made, slow-cooked in traditional ovens, and served piping hot with a bit of crunch and a whole lot of soul.

If you’re a pizza enthusiast looking to level up from the regular fast-food slices, here’s your ultimate guide to five of the best wood-fired pizza spots in Delhi-NCR. These places don’t just serve food—they serve an experience.

Leo’s Pizzeria – Where simplicity meets soulful, fire-baked perfection

Often hailed as the city’s pioneer of artisanal pizzas, Leo’s keeps it classy and minimalistic. With a warm, European-style setting and a visible woodfire oven in action, this place is a pizza temple for purists. The dough is chewy yet crisp, the toppings fresh, and the cheese… always on point.

Where: Vasant Vihar (Delhi) and DLF Phase IV (Gurugram)

Cost for two: Rs 1,200 approximately

Must-try: Margherita with Burrata

Soul Pantry at Andaz – Wholesome woodfire pizzas with a healthy twist

Tucked inside the posh Andaz Hotel in Aerocity, Soul Pantry adds a wellness spin to your cheat day. They offer wood-fired pizzas with millet-based crusts like ragi, buckwheat, and amaranth—ideal for those who want to indulge but stay light. The interiors are modern and earthy, perfect for slow dining.

Where: Andaz Hotel, Aerocity, Delhi

Cost for two:  Rs 1,800 approximately

Must-try: Farmhouse Veggie on Ragi Crust

Tonino – An elegant Tuscan escape with classic Italian woodfire pizzas

Step into Tonino, and you’ll feel transported to a rustic Italian countryside villa. With a gorgeous courtyard and candlelit tables, it’s one of Delhi’s most romantic dinner spots. Their wood-fired pizzas are rich, authentic, and topped with imported ingredients that scream fine dining.

Where: Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road, New Delhi

Cost for two: Rs 2,500 approximately

Must-try: Prosciutto e Funghi

Paparizza Pizza – Youthful vibes, funky flavours, and a brick oven blaze

Located in the heart of GTB Nagar, Paparizzais a buzzing, graffiti-covered pizzeria that’s become a Gen Z hotspot—and for good reason. Every pizza here is hand-stretched, wood-fired, and made entirely from scratch in-house, including the sauces, dough, and even the dips. What really takes them up a notch? Their five varieties of cheese-stuffed garlic breads are dangerously addictive and perfectly complement their bold pizza menu.

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Expect overloaded toppings, creative combinations, and a crust that strikes the perfect balance of crispy and chewy. It’s fun, funky, and full of flavour—exactly what you need after a long college day or for a laid-back evening out.

Where: Hudson Lane, GTB Nagar, Delhi

Cost for two: Rs 800 approximately

Must-try: Peri Peri Chicken Pizza with Cheese Burst Crust & any of the stuffed garlic breads

Olive Bar & Kitchen – Upscale dining with woodfire magic under the stars

Olive is where elegance meets indulgence. Set in a heritage property near Qutub Minar, the ambience is Mediterranean, the cocktails are artisanal, and the pizzas are cooked in a traditional stone oven with gourmet toppings like truffle oil and premium cheese. Ideal for date nights and celebrations.

Where: Kalka Das Marg, Mehrauli, Delhi

Cost for two: Rs 3,000 approximately

Must-try: Truffle Mushroom & Goat Cheese Pizza

Whether you’re a minimalist Margherita fan or someone who lives for gourmet toppings, these five spots promise an authentic wood-fired pizza experience that goes way beyond your average pie. So grab a friend, pick a place, and let your cravings guide the way—one smoky, cheesy slice at a time.