We believe pizza should be made one way — the traditional way. Our oven was handcrafted by master builders in Italy, using skills passed down through generations. With lava stone from Mount Vesuvius and refractory bricks from Pompeii, it delivers the unmistakable flavour and soul of Napoli.
This is a craft that indulges more than your tastebuds. Watch the fire roar in our forni as pizzas glide in and out with effortless rhythm. Our pizzaioli love showing off a few tricks too — tossing soft dough, layering fresh toppings and bringing every pizza to life in the glow of the flames.
But to truly understand Pizza Fritta 180, you need to meet the heart behind it all: founder and head chef Luigi Esposito. Yes — the man with the big smile and even bigger passion for Neapolitan food culture. Luigi has long been sharing the flavours of his hometown with Sydney through his beloved wood-fired institution, Via Napoli.
Pizza Fritta 180 takes things back even further — to Luigi’s childhood in Naples, where he sold pizza fritta on the street with his Nonna. He wanted Sydneysiders to experience that same magic: the portability, the crunch, the irresistible aroma of this traditional “pizza of the people”. Bite into one and you’ll meet a crispy, airy shell hiding a molten, flavour-packed centre. Honest, indulgent and full of love — just like Naples itself.
Our menu is overflowing with good things, but fun is always the secret ingredient. (If that sounds cheesy, wait until you see how cheesy the pizzas are.) There’s something about the perfectly imperfect shape of a pizza fritta that brings out the laughter. Whether we’re tossing dough or sharing a joke with guests, we love spreading joy with every bite.
And that famous “180”? Some say your life does a full 180 once you taste this dangerously delicious creation — and honestly, we’re not arguing. But officially, it’s the 180 degrees each fritta hits during its 60 seconds of golden, flash-fried glory.
That’s our story. Thanks for stopping by and taking an interest in Pizza Fritta 180. Luigi and the whole team are here to keep this iconic Naples staple alive in Sydney — served with fun, heart and a whole lot of flavour, one bite at a time.
Reviews
The fried pizza was delish, loads of cheese inside, and there was a whole variety of pizzas and drinks to choose from. A lot of people were waiting for takeaways too,
The atmo of the outdoor table where we sat was lively and loud but in a pleasant way. All of the staffs were very friendly and attentive.
We had a great evening guys, hope to visit again! :)
Be sure to try the 1m pizza!
Visited in a busy Saturday night as a walk in - I’d recommend booking here as it was very busy!
We had a red pizza & a white pizza. The red pizza was good, nice dough & generous toppings. The white pizza was lacklustre - probably our mistake for ordering it but it just didn’t hit the spot.
We ordered bolognese Arancini and olives to start, both were good but came after the pizzas had arrived. The staff were friendly and accommodating.
I’ll be visiting again to try the one metre pizza with a group of friends!
Service was amazing, we had this friendly lady with dark hair with a beautiful Italian accent.
Very impressed with the food, location and staff.
I will definitely be returning!