Vinci's Pizza

About Vinci's Pizza

Vinci's Pizza is a neighborhood pizzeria in the heart of Napier, known for serving naturally leavened 18-inch whole pies, generous NY-style slices, and crispy 14-inch focaccia square pies. Located on Hastings Street, the shop embraces a relaxed, walk-in counter-service vibe where locals and visitors can drop in for a quick lunch slice or grab a massive whole pizza to share with friends and family.

Quality ingredients anchor the concise and flavour-packed menu, highlighted by true free-range meats sourced exclusively from Woody's Farm. Alongside classic red-sauce pies, Vinci's crafts rich white bases with ricotta cream, inventive rotating specials that change fortnightly, wholesome salads, and scratch-made Italian-American desserts. Takeout orders are easily arranged via phone or online pickup, making it a beloved go-to for casual dining in Hawke's Bay.

Vinci's Pizza: Huge Slices, Sourdough Rounds, and Square Pies in Napier

If you are walking down Hastings Street in Napier and smell rich roasted tomatoes, melted cheese, and fresh focaccia baking, you have found Vinci’s Pizza. Specializing in naturally leavened dough and authentic New York style giant pies, Vinci’s has carved out a dedicated following among Hawke's Bay locals who appreciate pizza made with genuine craft, care, and quality produce.

At the core of the kitchen’s philosophy is a commitment to great fundamentals. Rather than overcomplicating recipes, the pizza makers rely on a slow, natural fermentation that yields crusts with fantastic chew, crispy undersides, and balanced sourdough flavour. The kitchen also prioritizes ethical sourcing, exclusively using free-range meats from Woody's Farm for all sausages, mortadella salami, and pepperoni toppings.

Giant Slices and Crispy Focaccia Squares

The menu at Vinci’s splits into two distinct crust profiles, catering to every style of pizza craving. First are the monumental 18-inch rounds, offered either as whole pies (which comfortably feed two or more hungry diners) or grabbed hot by the single slice for a quick meal on the go. Options range from the pure minimalism of the Original cheese and the herb-topped Vinci's Marg to the White Pepperoni, which layers creamy ricotta, savory mortadella, house chili relish, and a drizzle of hot honey.

For those who love extra crunch and height, Vinci's crafts 14-inch square pies built on a crispy focaccia foundation. These thick, airy pan pies come topped with decadent combinations like ricotta cream, rich pork and beef meatballs, and marinara sauce, or roasted cherry tomatoes with peppery rocket and balsamic glaze. Diners can also customize their orders with half-and-half flavor combinations or garnish freely with house condiment stations offering chili oil, hot honey, dried oregano, and Kaitaia Fire sauce.

Sides, Sweets, and Friendly Walk-in Vibes

A meal at Vinci’s is easily rounded out with hearty sides and scratch-made desserts. The kitchen's beef and pork meatballs arrive bathed in marinara and grated parmesan, served alongside warm house focaccia and butter (or swapped with salad leaves for a gluten-free alternative). Desserts are equally tempting, featuring a classic espresso tiramisu and a cult-favorite chocolate brownie ice cream sandwich filled with vanilla semifreddo.

Operating entirely on a walk-in basis with no table reservations needed, the dining room is vibrant, easygoing, and unpretentious. Guests can grab a table inside to enjoy a pie fresh from the deck oven or order takeout online or over the phone for an effortless picnic by the Napier seaside. With rotating fortnightly specials keeping the board fresh, Vinci’s remains an essential dining staple in downtown Napier.

Signature items

• White Pepperoni
• Square 1
• Meatballs
• Ice Cream Sandwich
• Banger

Menu

Sides

• Meatballs — Beef and pork meatballs served with marinara sauce, parmesan, focaccia, and butter. Gluten-free option available with salad instead of focaccia.
• Just Lettuce — Naked salad leaves served with ranch and vinaigrette dressings.

Extras

• Complimentary Condiments — Chili oil, chili flakes, oregano, Kaitaia Fire, honey, and hot honey.
• Vegetable Extras — Onions, capers, olives, or portobello mushrooms.
• Cheese Extras — Mozzarella, blue cheese, stracciatella, or snow.
• Meat Extras — Pepperoni, mortadella, pork sausage, or anchovies sourced from Woody's Farm.

Dessert

• Ice Cream Sandwich — Vanilla semifreddo sandwiched inside house-made chocolate brownie.
• Tiramisu — Classic coffee tiramisu.
• Tutti Frutti — Roasted pear, blueberries, ricotta and yogurt, rosemary crumble, and fresh basil.

18" Rounds

• Original — Red sauce, parmesan, mozzarella. Available by the slice or 18" whole pie.
• Vinci's Marg — Red sauce, fresh mozzarella, parmesan, basil (18" whole pie only).
• Marinara — Marinara sauce and olive oil (18" whole pie only). Optional toppings include rocket, snow, stracciatella, or anchovies.
• Pepperoni — Pomodoro sauce, parmesan, mozzarella, Woody's free range mortadella salami. Slice or whole.
• White Pepperoni — Ricotta cream, parmesan, mozzarella, chili relish, Woody's free range mortadella salami, hot honey (18" whole pie).
• Banger — Ricotta cream, parmesan, mozzarella, red onions, sausage. Slice or whole.
• Mushroom — Roasted mushroom and onion cream, portobello mushrooms, parmesan, mozzarella, capers. Slice or whole.
• Four Cheese — Ricotta cream, parmesan, mozzarella, blue cheese, sesame seeds. Slice or whole.
• Garden Pie — Pomodoro sauce, summer ratatouille, olives, red onion. Optional regular mozzarella and parmesan. Slice or whole.
• Special — Rotating pizza special changing fortnightly. Available by the slice or whole.
• Half / Half — Any two pizza flavours combined on an 18" whole pie.

14" Squares

• Square 1 — Crispy focaccia base, ricotta cream, meatballs, marinara, parmesan, basil. Slice or 14" whole pie.
• Square 2 — Crispy focaccia base, ricotta cream, cherry tomatoes in marinara sauce, parmesan, rocket, balsamic reduction. Slice or 14" whole pie.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book a table at Vinci's Pizza?

No, Vinci's operates on a walk-ins only basis for dine-in guests.

Can I order pizza by the slice?

Yes, many 18-inch rounds and 14-inch focaccia squares are available by the individual slice as well as whole pies.

Where does Vinci's source its meat?

Vinci's exclusively uses true free-range meats sourced from Woody's Farm for their pork sausages, mortadella, and pepperoni.

Are there gluten-free menu options available?

While traditional pizza dough contains gluten, side dishes like the meatballs can be prepared gluten-free by substituting fresh salad in place of focaccia bread.

Can I get half-and-half toppings on a whole pizza?

Yes, you can order a half-and-half 18-inch pizza combining any two available round flavours.

How can I place an order for pick up?

Pickup orders can be phoned in directly or placed through their online ordering system on the website.

Tips

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Good to know

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