Six Places to Go for Some Great Pizza

Feeling for some pizza? We’re rounding up some of the best places to go in Jamaica to get good pizza.

La Pizzeria, Devon House

This little pizza spot in Devon House brings authentic northern Italian-style pizza to Kingston. Though it’s operated by The Grog Shoppe, you’ll find an Italian (with Jamaican roots) behind the scenes at this pizzeria, and the scrumptious thin-crust pies are fired in an Italian brick oven. Flavours like ackee, jerk pork and jerk chicken and some Jamaican flair. You can even get pizza by the yard at this eatery.

Jack Sprat Seafood and Pizza, St Elizabeth

When you think of Treasure Beach, St Elizabeth, pizza probably doesn’t spring to mind. The Jack Sprat Seafood and Pizza restaurant will change that. Get some lobster, jerk chicken or the popular full-house to slake your pizza cravings.

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The Italian Job – Port Antonio, Portland

A little piece of Italy in Port Antonio, Portland, The Italian Job restaurant serves up delicious pizzas in one of Jamaica’s most picturesque parishes. Smack dab in the middle of bustling town is this tiny restaurant. You can dine in or grab a whole pizza or slices to-go. The calzones here (think of a sandwich) are not to be missed, especially the one with shrimp.

Stush in the Bush – St Ann

If you’re on the hunt for a good vegetarian pizza, then taking a trip to Stush in the Bush at Zionites farm in St Ann will be totally worth it. The ‘fiyah’ grilled pizzas are served on a base of rich tomato sauce or vegan basil pesto with toppings like cherry tomatoes, ripe plantain, spicy rocket, and roasted eggplant.  Stush in the Bush prides itself on using what is available locally. If you want to check them out, you’ll need to make a reservation, and there is a maximum of 25 people at any one time.

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Raffaele’s Gourmet Pizzeria – St Andrew 

Tucked away in Orchid Village in St Andrew, Raffaele’s Gourmet Pizzeria has an extensive menu of pizzas ranging from the classic margherita to seafood alfredo pizza. Their Naples Delight pizza, with caramelised onions and blue cheese, is particularly tasty.

Yosch Café – Port Antonio, Portland  

Another good place for pizza in Portland is Yosch Café. Located at the Port Antonio Craft Market, Yosch serves up delicious baked goods, pasta, sandwiches, seafood and of course, tasty pizzas.

Don’t forget to check out Find Yello’s restaurant listing to find great places to eat. Liked this article? Then you’ll enjoy our interview with Broken Plate Restaurant on how they’ve adapted to post-COVID dining.