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TROPIC • FOOD

OLLIE’S ITALIAN
Experienced kitchen hands and an imported Stefano Ferraro
oven combine to make true Neapolitan style pizza at Ollie’s.
The dough is made daily and altered depending on the humidity
in the air. Best paired with a Peroni or Aperol Spritz.

OUR PICK RUCOLA E CRUDO // tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto,
rocket, shaved parmesan, cherry tomato, basil
GO THERE 1 Marlin Parade, Cairns City

LA PIZZA
Try walking straight past La Pizza and its
alluring aroma of fresh flour and sizzling
mozzarella. These pizzas are bang on
for value, service and location. Locally
owned and operated for over 25 years,
La Pizza is a favourite for both tourists
and regulars.

OUR PICK TRATTORIA SPECIAL //
tomato, mozzarella, salami cotto, onion,
ALESSANDRO’S mushroom, semi-dried tomatoes,
Alessandro’s boasts a long list of authentic drizzled with a garlic and herb

crème fraiche
pizza and pasta fresca on its menu, just like
Nonna asked for. With stunning views of Lake GO THERE 93 Esplanade, Cairns City
Placid and regular jazz live music, you won’t Credit: Alexandra Gow
want to leave this cosy establishment.
PICCOLO CUCINA
OUR PICK QUATTRO FORMAGGI // mozzarella
fior di latte, pecorino, provolone, gorgonzola Piccolo’s pizzas are made to that
GO THERE 102 Lake Placid Rd, Caravonica 12-inch size sweet spot – totally
acceptable to eat an entire one
to yourself. Served whole with a
A-more pizza places the cutting wheel if you’d prefer to share
Tropic team loves though, along with a complimentary
limoncello to finish.
Houdini's Gourmet Pizza // Cairns North
Vitalia’s Italian Restaurant // Cairns City
Il Forno // Palm Cove OUR PICK RUSTICA // thinly sliced
Joe’s Pizza // Edmonton & Earlville potato, zucchini, rosemary, extra
The Red Pepper // Mooroobool virgin olive oil
GO THERE 17 Abbott St, Cairns City

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