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Best Pizza in Epping — 2026 Guide

The best pizza spots in Epping — our honest picks for sit-down, takeaway, and late-night. Real prices, real reviews.

Best Pizza in Epping — 2026 Guide

Epping has a pizza scene that punches well above what you’d expect. The suburb runs working-class, authentic, community-focused — and the food reflects it. We’ve eaten at every pizza spot in the area and these are the ones worth your time and money.

Expect to pay $18-32 per person for a proper sit-down meal. The cheaper end gets you wood-fired, the higher end gets you Neapolitan done properly.

Our Top Picks

1. Ash’s — 73 West Lane

Hours: Wed-Sun 5:30pm-10pm Price: $18-31 per person

Ash’s is the benchmark for pizza in Epping. The New York-style slice is what most people order, and for good reason — it’s consistently excellent. The margherita is the other standout, done with genuine care rather than the paint-by-numbers approach you get at chain spots.

The room seats about 45 and fills on Friday and Saturday nights. Midweek you’ll walk straight in. The service is efficient without being rushed, and the owner is usually behind the bar.

Order this: The sourdough base ($18) as a main, plus truffle mushroom to share. Insider tip: The specials board changes weekly and is usually better than the printed menu.

2. Lena’s — 236 Collins Road

Hours: Wed-Sun 5:30pm-11pm Price: $21-41 per person

This is the locals’ pick — less polished than Ash’s but arguably more flavour per dollar. The kitchen runs tight with a small team, which means everything is made to order. The Neapolitan here has a depth that comes from doing the same dish three hundred times until it’s muscle memory.

The space is small — about 30 seats — and they don’t take bookings on weeknights, so arrive before 6:30pm or after 8pm to dodge the rush.

Best dish: The wood-fired ($21). Simple, executed perfectly. Pro tip: BYO wine on Tuesdays ($5 corkage).

3. Cardinal — 149 Bourke Road

Hours: Wed-Sun 12pm-3pm + 5:30pm-11pm Price: $20-39 per person

Cardinal opened in late 2025 and has already built a following. The menu is short — eight dishes — which is usually a good sign. Everything on it is considered. The margherita ($21) is the dish that gets photographed most, but the truffle mushroom ($25) is the one regulars order.

When to go: Sunday lunch is the sweet spot. Same food, half the crowd.

4. The Humble Yard — 75 Collins Road

Hours: Wed-Sun 12pm-3pm + 5:30pm-11pm Price: $23-36 per person

The takeaway option on this list. The Humble Yard doesn’t have table service — you order at the counter and either take it home or eat at the three outdoor tables. The quality-to-price ratio is the best in Epping. The New York-style slice ($23) is the standout.

5. Mia’s — 256 Young Crescent

Hours: Mon-Sat 5:30pm-11pm Price: $19-34 per person

A solid all-rounder. Not the cheapest, not the most experimental, but consistently good across the entire menu. The Neapolitan ($27) and the wood-fired ($21) are both worth ordering. The wine list is surprisingly thoughtful for a pizza place.

Quick Comparison

RestaurantBest ForPrice (pp)Bookings
Ash’sOverall best$18-31Recommended Fri-Sat
Lena’sLocals’ favourite$21-41Walk-in only (weeknights)
CardinalNew opening$20-39Yes, via website
The Humble YardBest takeaway$23-36Counter service
Mia’sAll-rounder$19-34Recommended weekends

Pizza Price Guide — Epping

CategoryPrice RangeWhat to Expect
Budget$8-14Counter-service, takeaway, no frills
Mid-range$18-32Sit-down, proper menu, decent wine list
Premium$50+Tasting menus, premium ingredients

Before You Go

Best time to visit: Weeknight dinners (Tue-Thu) for no wait. Friday and Saturday — book 3-5 days ahead for the top two spots.

Parking: Street parking along Bourke Road is metered until 6:30pm. Side streets are usually 2-hour. After 6:30pm, most are free. Best option: Public transport options in Epping.

Dietary: Every restaurant listed handles vegetarian requests. Vegan and gluten-free: call ahead to confirm, but most are accommodating.

Delivery: The Humble Yard and Ash’s are on Uber Eats and DoorDash. For better quality, order directly — delivery platforms compress your food in those bags and charge restaurants 30%.

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Last updated: March 2026


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