You want pizza in Richmond and you do not want to waste Friday night on a soggy delivery box. Start with Hazel Mill for the best all-round slice, then use this list to pick the right backup for your budget, timing, and appetite.
The Verdict
Hazel Mill at 128 Church Street is the Richmond pizza pick if you only have one shot. It sits in the useful middle ground: better than a casual takeaway slice, less fussy than a destination restaurant, and consistent enough that you can send someone there without adding three caveats. The New York-style slice is the order most people make first, and it earns that attention because it is crisp, reliable, and not overloaded. The margherita is the quieter flex: simple, clean, and made with more care than the paint-by-numbers version you get at chain spots.
Price-wise, Hazel Mill lands at $15-33 per person, which makes it flexible for a quick solo dinner, a low-pressure date, or a group that does not want to turn pizza into a $70-a-head event. The room seats about 45, so it has more breathing space than Sol’s but still fills on Friday and Saturday nights. Midweek is the move if you want to walk straight in. The owner is usually behind the bar, the service is efficient without feeling like they are trying to flip you in 42 minutes, and the weekly specials board is usually more interesting than the printed menu. Do not default to the obvious safe order if the specials board looks good; that is where Hazel Mill tends to be at its best. Don’t get lazy and order delivery first from a platform if you can pick up or eat in. Richmond pizza loses a lot when it gets steamed in a delivery bag.
What It’s Actually Like
Richmond pizza is split across Church Street, Swan Street, Victoria Street, and Bridge Road, so the best choice often depends on where you already are. If you are near Richmond station or coming off the Swan Street trams, Sol’s at 286 Swan Street is the locals’ pick: smaller, less polished, and arguably stronger on flavour per dollar. It is about 30 seats, the kitchen is small, and they do not take bookings on weeknights, so arrive before 6:30pm or after 8pm unless you enjoy hovering while hungry. The wood-fired pizza at $23 is the dish to order there, and Tuesday BYO wine with $5 corkage is the move if you are trying to keep dinner sensible.
Church Street gives you two different answers. Hazel Mill is the benchmark, while Stella Union at 282 Church Street is the steady all-rounder: $20-28 per person, a good Neapolitan at $26, a solid wood-fired at $21, and a wine list that is better than it needs to be. Bridge Road is where Oliver’s Bistro at 137 Bridge Road makes sense. It is not a table-service night out; you order at the counter, take it home, or grab one of three outdoor tables. But the New York-style slice is $15, and the quality-to-price ratio is the best in Richmond. The Red Kitchen at 16 Victoria Street is the newer wildcard, opened in late 2025, with a short eight-dish menu and a Sunday lunch sweet spot when the crowd is lighter.
Skip this list if you need a long, lazy, bookable group dinner with guaranteed space; Richmond’s better pizza rooms are small or busy. If you are west of Richmond station and already closer to Cremorne, you should probably compare Cremorne instead of crossing the suburb for a marginal gain. Parking along Bridge Road is metered until 6:30pm, side streets are usually two-hour, and after 6:30pm most are free. The easier answer is Richmond station or the trams on Bridge, Swan, and Victoria.
Who This Suits
If you are a first-timer, pick Hazel Mill. It is the most dependable recommendation and the best balance of room, quality, and price. If you are a flavour-per-dollar person, pick Sol’s and go early, late, or on Tuesday with BYO wine. If you are feeding yourself after work and do not need table service, pick Oliver’s Bistro for the $15 New York-style slice. If you want a low-drama dinner with wine, pick Stella Union and book ahead on Friday or Saturday. If you like trying the newer room before it becomes the obvious answer, pick The Red Kitchen for Sunday lunch.
Cost expectations are simple. Oliver’s Bistro is the cheapest useful option at $15-23 per person. The Red Kitchen sits at $14-28. Hazel Mill is $15-33, which is still fair given the consistency. Stella Union is $20-28, and Sol’s runs $23-40 depending on how hard you go. Vegetarian requests are handled across the list. Vegan and gluten-free diners should call ahead, because most places are accommodating but you do not want to discover the limitation at 7:45pm with a queue behind you.
Timing matters more than people admit. Friday and Saturday are when Hazel Mill and Stella Union need planning, especially for the top two spots, where booking 3-5 days ahead is sensible. Sol’s is better when you work around the rush because the small room does not forgive vague timing. The Red Kitchen is best on Sunday lunch, when the food is the same and the crowd is half the size. For delivery, Oliver’s Bistro and Hazel Mill are on Uber Eats and DoorDash, but order directly when you can. The food travels better, and the venue is not giving away a huge chunk of the bill.
What to Do Next
Book Hazel Mill for a midweek dinner or go straight to Sol’s before 6:30pm if you are near Swan Street. If you are still comparing options, read Best Italian in Richmond before you lock in the night.
Last updated: March 2026
