Goccia Italian Pizzeria

Skip the Saturday night walk-in—you’ll need a booking for this Mermaid Beach heavyweight. Goccia Italian Pizzeria is slinging serious, blistered pies straight from a blazing forno a legna. Expat Italians routinely point their own families here. Why? Unapologetic authenticity. Vibrant, impeccably sourced ingredients. A charred, chewy cornicione that demands respect. The frutti di mare pizza is an absolute knockout—piled high with a massive, oceanic haul. Beyond the dough, their traditional pastas hit dead-on, and skipping the tiramisu is a rookie mistake. Even the gluten-free bases pull off a minor culinary miracle. Fast, fiercely welcoming, and undeniably legit. Grab a table—or snag takeout for your accommodation—and let the pizzaioli do their thing.