Taranaki Pizza is a local pizzeria on Devon Street East in New Plymouth Central, devoted to crafting pizzas that delight the senses. Patrons frequently commend the shop for its generous portions, reasonable pricing and, most notably, the rich flavours that characterise each slice — qualities that have made it a go-to name for pizza in the region.
The menu boasts a diverse array of flavours catering to a wide range of palates. Alongside the pizza range sit chicken wings, sides and drinks, making it easy to turn a simple order into a full spread. The standout for many is the Vege Tandoori pizza, celebrated for its harmonious blend of tandoori spices and fresh vegetables — and, according to one fan, a 'pretty good kick of heat.'
Service is a recurring theme in customer feedback. Reviewers describe friendly, helpful staff, delivery that arrives bang on time, and pizzas that are 'good size, good price' and 'very filling.' One customer even thanked the team for opening in town, calling the size of the pizzas 'mind blowing' and the shop a must-visit.
With its strategic location in New Plymouth Central and hours that stretch late — all the way to 4am on Saturday mornings — Taranaki Pizza positions itself as a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a memorable pizza experience in the region. Orders can be placed online for pickup or delivery.
Tucked onto Devon Street East in the heart of New Plymouth Central, Taranaki Pizza has made its name the old-fashioned way: by serving pizzas people actually rave about. At the heart of its appeal is a dedication to crafting pizzas that delight the senses — and customers keep coming back for the generous portions, the reasonable pricing and, most notably, the rich flavours that characterise every slice.
The praise isn't hard to find. "Pizza is amazing! Good size, good price, tastes delicious and very filling. Excellent customer service. We will be back for sure!" is how one reviewer put it. Another thanked the team for opening in town at all, describing the pizza size as "mind blowing" and calling Taranaki Pizza a must-visit. A third highlighted the people behind the counter, praising "very friendly and helpful staff" and delivery that was "bang on time."
The menu boasts a diverse array of flavours, catering to a wide range of palates. Pizza is the headline act, but it's far from the whole story — chicken wings get their own billing on the menu, and there's a solid line-up of sides and drinks to turn a couple of pizzas into a proper spread. Whether you're feeding a family, hosting friends or just after a single very filling dinner, the range makes it easy.
The standout, though, is hard to argue with. The Vege Tandoori pizza has collected accolades for its harmonious blend of tandoori spices and fresh vegetables, and one delighted guest was unequivocal: "Ordered a Vege Tandoori pizza, which was heavenly. The pizza has a pretty good kick of heat from the tandoori spices... Easily the best Vege Tandoori pizza I have ever tasted." If you like a little fire under your cheese, start there.
Taranaki Pizza keeps ordering simple. The full menu lives online, so you can browse the pizzas, wings, sides and drinks, place your order and choose pickup or delivery without picking up the phone. Delivery has earned its own fans — reviewers note it arriving on the dot, with staff who are friendly and helpful from order to doorstep.
The opening hours are a genuine point of difference. Sunday to Tuesday, service runs from 3:45pm until midnight. Wednesday and Thursday, the kitchen opens at 11am and serves until 10:30pm. On Friday, things stretch to 1am — and on Saturday, Taranaki Pizza stays open until 4am. For shift workers, night owls and anyone wandering Devon Street after a big evening out, that late Saturday service is a rare and welcome find.
Location matters for a pizzeria, and Taranaki Pizza's spot in New Plymouth Central puts it within easy reach whether you're collecting on the way home or ordering in. The atmosphere is welcoming, the customer service attentive, and the portions generous enough that reviewers repeatedly mention how filling a single pizza can be.
In a region with plenty of places to eat, Taranaki Pizza has carved out its niche by doing the basics brilliantly: big, flavour-packed pizzas, fair prices, wings and sides worth ordering, and hours that accommodate nearly any schedule. Whether it's a midweek family dinner or a late-Saturday craving, the ovens on Devon Street East are very likely still warm.