Invercargill Pizzeria brings generous, topping-loaded gourmet pizza to 34 Windsor Street. The pizzeria first made its name in Queenstown before expanding to Invercargill, carrying the same mission it has always had: delicious pizza made from the freshest ingredients, with fresh local quality ingredients and spices in every pizza.
The menu is eclectic by design. Alongside classics like the Meat Lover you'll find house originals such as Peri Peri Chicken, Honey Beef, Mexican Avo and Butter Chicken, with multiple topping options so everyone at the table gets what they want. And it's genuinely not just pizza: al dente pastas including carbonara, chicken wings, pork ribs and lamb shank round out the kitchen, all served by a team of chefs with recipes of their own.
Dine in, order takeaway, or get delivery — online ordering and table reservations are both available through their website. Open 7 days from 10am to 9pm, with $18 pizzas every Tuesday for Pizza Night, it's the spot where the team says quality and affordability blend together in a warm, friendly setting.
Invercargill Pizzeria has brought its recipe for generous, flavour-packed pizza to Windsor Street, and Southland's pizza lovers are better off for it. The pizzeria first opened its doors in Queenstown, where it built a reputation for eclectic pizzas loaded with toppings, before expanding to Invercargill with the same mission it has held from day one: delicious pizza made from the freshest ingredients.
That mission shows up in the details. The team talks about fresh local quality ingredients and spices, a line-up of chefs with their own recipes, and a menu built around what customers actually want to eat — pizzas with "lots of toppings and cheese," as they put it themselves.
Every Invercargill institution has an origin story, and this one starts up the road in Queenstown. It was there that the pizzeria refined its approach: a broad, eclectic pizza menu with genuinely something for everyone, whether you like your pizza classic and meaty or a little more adventurous.
When the team expanded to Invercargill, they carried that formula with them. The goal, they say, is to make each experience unforgettable — and to prove that fresh ingredients make a difference you can taste. The Invercargill kitchen now serves the same style of gourmet pizza alongside al dente pastas and hearty sides, in what the team describes as a warm and friendly surrounding.
Pizza is clearly the headliner. The range spans familiar favourites and house originals: a Meat Lover for the carnivores, a Peri Peri Chicken for those who like a kick, a Honey Beef for sweet-and-savoury fans, a Mexican Avo for something fresher, and a Butter Chicken pizza that shows exactly how eclectic the menu gets. Multiple topping options mean you can build your order to suit your mood.
But the name undersells the kitchen. "Not just pizza" is how the pizzeria frames the rest of the menu, and it backs that up with al dente pastas — including a classic carbonara — plus wings and serious mains like pork ribs and lamb shank. It's the kind of menu that keeps a whole group happy, even when half the table doesn't want pizza.
One tradition worth planning around is Pizza Night. Every Tuesday, pizzas are $18, which turns a midweek dinner into an easy, affordable excuse to gather the crew. It's the sort of deal that becomes a ritual — reviews on the site talk about spending "every Tuesday... with the boys" at the pizzeria — proof that it works as a social fixture as much as a saving.
Invercargill Pizzeria is set up to fit around your evening. Dine in, order takeaway, or arrange delivery, all through their online ordering system. If you'd rather lock in a table, online reservations are available too, which is handy on pizza nights and weekends.
The doors are open seven days a week, from 10:00am to 9:00pm, making it a reliable option for anything from a long lunch to a late dinner. For questions or big orders, the team can be reached on 03 217 0648 or by email at [email protected].
What can you expect when you walk in? The pizzeria describes itself as the place where "quality and affordability blend together" — gourmet pizza without the fine-dining formality. Google reviewers describe an eclectic menu that's "worth a try," and the recurring theme is variety: there's always something new to order next time.
The pizzas themselves are built the way customers want them — generous toppings and cheese over fresh bases made from quality local ingredients. It's straightforward, honest pizza: the sort that disappears quickly off the box.
Invercargill Pizzeria sits at 34 Windsor Street, Invercargill, open seven days. Whether it's a Tuesday pizza run at $18 a pie, a pasta night with the family, or ribs and lamb shank for something heartier, the formula is the one that worked in Queenstown: fresh ingredients, generous toppings, and a warm welcome. Come hungry and taste the difference that fresh ingredients make — just as the team promises.