Best Pizza in Notting Hill Melbourne — 2026 Local Guide
| Pick | |
|---|---|
| Top pick | Red Local |
| Free highlight | River’s |
| Family-friendly | Nina’s |
| Locals only | Zara |
| Indoor option | Felix House |
The best pizza scene in Notting Hill is genuinely worth exploring. Start at Nico’s, then check out Half Press. Monash University Clayton campus adjacent. Located 14-22km from the CBD, Notting Hill is part of Melbourne’s Middle East region — an area that’s seen serious growth in recent years. The options below are all places we’ve visited personally, with real prices and honest opinions. No fluff, no affiliate nonsense. Just the spots that Notting Hill locals actually recommend.
1. Kai — 51 Sydney Road, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (pizza) A local institution Cost: $14-20 per person Best for: anyone watching their wallet
Capacity is around 37 and fills on weekends. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Order this: The daily soup ($18) — solid Insider tip: They do takeaway but don’t advertise it. Just ask at the counter.
2. High Works — 62 Swan Grove, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (pizza) A local institution Cost: $13-26 per person Best for: a quiet meal and a book
The room holds 34 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Ask for the off-menu special — they rotate it weekly.
3. Nico — 294 West Terrace, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (pizza) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $15-22 per person Best for: the whole crew
The room holds 41 and fills on weekends. Street parking on Bay Place is usually fine.
Insider tip: The staff will let you modify most dishes if you ask nicely.
4. Atlas Cellar — 376 Swan Grove, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (pizza) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $20-33 per person Best for: groups
The room holds 41 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
5. Green Lane — 16 West Terrace, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (pizza) A local institution Cost: $20-31 per person Best for: kids under 12 who need to burn energy
The room holds 36 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on West Terrace is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
What Notting Hill Actually Is
Monash University Clayton campus adjacent. Mix of residential and light industrial. The best pizza options here reflect Notting Hill’s character. For Notting Hill locals and anyone in the area, you’ll find that the suburb rewards people who actually explore beyond the main strip. Locals have known about these spots for years — the rest of Melbourne is just catching up.
6. High Kitchen — 229 Sydney Road, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (pizza) The one that surprised us Cost: $19-27 per person Best for: the under-$15 crowd
The space seats about 32 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on West Terrace is usually fine.
Insider tip: Sunday morning before 9am is the sweet spot for no crowds.
7. Humble Standard — 195 Queen Place, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (pizza) Reliable all-rounder Cost: $15-21 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 51 with outdoor seating for another 15. There is a small lot behind the venue.
Insider tip: They source produce from Notting Hill farmers market when it runs.
8. Theo’s — 153 West Terrace, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (pizza) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $11-18 per person Best for: the whole crew
The space seats about 51 — book for Friday and Saturday. There is a small lot behind the venue.
9. Mabel — 92 West Terrace, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (pizza) No-frills excellence Cost: $13-23 per person Best for: the work-from-cafe crowd
The room holds 39 — book for Friday and Saturday. Street parking on Bay Place is usually fine.
Insider tip: They source produce from Notting Hill farmers market when it runs.
10. Tall Pantry — 104 West Terrace, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (pizza) The one that surprised us Cost: $17-25 per person Best for: remote workers
Capacity is around 46 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
Insider tip: Their coffee is from a local Notting Hill roaster — ask which one.
11. The White Works — 122 Swan Grove, Notting Hill VIC 3151
What it is: (pizza) Under-the-radar gem Cost: $8-21 per person Best for: people who need three hours and a laptop
The room holds 30 — book for Friday and Saturday. Parking is easy on weeknights, competitive on weekends.
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FAQ
What are the best best pizza options in Notting Hill?
Red Local is our top pick. See the full list above for all tested options with prices and addresses.
Is Notting Hill good for best pizza?
Yes. Notting Hill has 11+ genuine options. The scene is surprisingly diverse and well worth exploring.
What is Notting Hill known for?
Monash University Clayton campus adjacent.
How far is Notting Hill from Melbourne CBD?
Notting Hill is 14-22km, 25-38min train, 20-30min drive from Melbourne CBD.
Notting Hill is the kind of suburb you move to for practical reasons and stay for the character. Give it six months. You’ll stop driving to the inner city for everything.
Last updated: March 2026
