If you’ve ever dreamed of eating the exact pizza Julia Roberts devours in Eat Pray Love, here’s your moment: the legendary L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele – often called the Michelin-starred temple of true Neapolitan pizza – is finally opening its first Australian location in Sydney.
When and where is it opening?
L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele opens Friday 5 December 2025, at 50 Pitt Street, Sydney CBD. Open daily from 11:30am to 11:30pm, fully licensed, and ready to become Sydney’s newest Italian obsession.
Why is Da Michele such a big deal?
Founded in Naples in 1870, Da Michele is an institution. With 155 years of history and more than 80 stores worldwide, it’s widely considered the global benchmark for authentic Neapolitan pizza. The original shop is still family-owned, still packed with queues down the street, and still famous for serving some of the most beautifully simple pizzas on earth.
Why is Sydney getting one now?
According to Da Michele representative Giuseppe Costagliola, bringing the brand to Australia has been years in the making. He claims Aussies have either been flying to Naples for “the real deal” or settling for “overpriced fakes” – until now.
And he isn’t exaggerating the authenticity: the Sydney restaurant is importing Italian tomatoes, Agerola Fiordilatte cheese, specialist tools, and even the pizza oven straight from Naples. The goal? To replicate the original experience down to the last blister on the crust.
What to expect from the Sydney menu
Da Michele is known for keeping things pure and uncomplicated. Expect the iconic Margherita and Marinara, along with antipasti, fresh pastas, and classic desserts inspired by the heart of Naples. And yes – Limoncello from Sorrento will be on hand for the perfect finishing touch.
Despite the brand’s global fame, the Sydney outpost is keeping pricing refreshingly down-to-earth, with pizzas from just $18. As Costagliola puts it: “Luxury is about authenticity, not about money.”
Will it be the same as the original Naples one?
That’s the plan. From the moment you walk in, you’ll get the full Neapolitan sensory experience – hand-stretched dough, the aroma of slow-cooked sauce, and the warmth of true Italian hospitality.
Da Michele’s pizzaioli follow a craft so revered it’s recognised by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. So yes, the vibe is more than culinary – it’s cultural.
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