Garden Route · South Africa

Best Italian restaurants on the Garden Route

32 places ★ 4.5 avg 9 towns

Looking for the best Italian restaurants on the Garden Route? We've gathered 32 options across 9 towns, from Mossel Bay to Storms River — averaging 4.5★ on Google. Browse the full list below with ratings, opening hours and directions, sorted with our top picks first.

George (13) Hartenbos (4) Knysna (4) Mossel Bay (2) Great Brak River (2) Sedgefield (2) Plettenberg Bay (2) Wilderness (2) Klein Brak River (1)

Epic Pizza Mossel Bay

Pizza · Mossel Bay

Wood-fired pizzas served steps from Santos Beach with ocean breezes and sunset views.

★★★★★ 5 (4)

Ilmazzo

Italian · Hartenbos

Beachfront Italian dining in Hartenbos with authentic flavours and spectacular ocean views.

★★★★★ 5 (23)

Piza ē Vino @ Hartenbos

Italian · Hartenbos

Italian favourites with waterfront charm at Hartenbos, perfect for relaxed seaside dining in Mossel Bay.

★★★★★ 5 (1)

K-risp Pizza

Pizza · George

Wood-fired pizza perfection in Denneoord, where crispy bases meet quality toppings and a 4.9-star reputation.

★★★★☆ 4.9 (106)

The Famiglia

Italian · Great Brak River

Family-run Italian café in Great Brak River serving authentic coffee, fresh pastries, and homemade Italian fare.

★★★★☆ 4.9 (62)

Polpetta Ristorante (George)

Italian · George

Authentic Italian trattoria in George serving handmade pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and classic dishes with heart.

★★★★☆ 4.8 (192)

La Bosca Restaurant & Wedding Venue | Garden Route | Knysna

Italian · Sedgefield

Italian and Portuguese dining with garden views in Sedgefield, perfect for family meals and special occasions.

★★★★☆ 4.7 (104)

La Famiglia

Italian · George

Family-run Italian trattoria on Kingswood Golf Estate serving authentic homemade pasta and wood-fired pizzas.

★★★★☆ 4.7 (59)

Portobello Italian Kitchen

Italian · George

Authentic Italian kitchen in George Central serving classic pasta, wood-fired pizza, and hearty mains in relaxed surroundings.

★★★★☆ 4.7 (376)

Caffe Mario Knysna

Italian · Knysna

Italian family favourite in Knysna Central serving authentic pizzas, pastas and Mediterranean flavours since day one.

★★★★☆ 4.6 (1506)

Enrico Ristorante

Italian · Plettenberg Bay

Family-run Italian trattoria in Keurboomstrand serving authentic pasta, wood-fired pizzas, and homemade gelato since 1991.

★★★★☆ 4.6 (5006)

Holy Dough Pizza George

Pizza · George

Wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas with crispy bases and quality toppings in the heart of George.

★★★★☆ 4.6 (22)

Ice Dream Land

Italian · Plettenberg Bay

Italian gelato and desserts in a family-friendly setting on Airport Road in Plett.

★★★★☆ 4.6 (960)

Montecello Restaurant and Accommodation

Italian · Sedgefield

Family-run Italian restaurant in Sedgefield serving authentic pizzas, pastas, and Mediterranean classics since 2008.

★★★★☆ 4.6 (900)

Osteria Tre Nonni

Italian · George

Family-run Italian eatery in George serving authentic homemade pasta and wood-fired pizzas.

★★★★☆ 4.6 (206)

PIZA E VINO

Italian · Knysna

Italian pizzeria at The Heads serving wood-fired pizzas and pasta with stunning Knysna Lagoon views.

★★★★☆ 4.6 (967)

Caspita Restaurant.

Seafood · George

Family-friendly Portuguese and seafood restaurant with a playground near Victoria Bay.

★★★★☆ 4.5 (635)

Charli Paci Pizzeria & Pantry

Pizza · Mossel Bay

Authentic wood-fired pizzas and Italian pantry favourites in the relaxed coastal suburb of Dana Bay.

★★★★☆ 4.5 (181)

La Capannina Mediterranean Restaurant

Italian · George

Family-run Italian trattoria in George's heart, serving traditional Mediterranean fare since 1994.

★★★★☆ 4.5 (825)

Panarottis Garden Route Mall

Italian · George

Family-friendly Italian at Garden Route Mall serving wood-fired pizzas, pastas, and breakfast all day.

★★★★☆ 4.4 (671)

Panarottis George

Italian · George

Family-friendly Italian chain serving pizza, pasta and desserts in central George.

★★★★☆ 4.4 (1318)

Pollock's Pizza Cafe

Pizza · George

Family-run pizzeria in George serving authentic wood-fired pizzas and Italian classics in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.

★★★★☆ 4.4 (539)

Pomodoro Restaurant

Italian · Wilderness

Family-run Italian trattoria serving authentic wood-fired pizzas and homemade pasta in the heart of Wilderness.

★★★★☆ 4.4 (3173)

Sirocco

Mediterranean · Knysna

Waterfront dining on Thesen Island serving Mediterranean-inspired dishes with Knysna Lagoon views.

★★★★☆ 4.4 (1763)

Heavenly Pizzas

Pizza · Klein Brak River

Family-run pizzeria in Glentana serving wood-fired pizzas with generous toppings and a laid-back coastal vibe.

★★★★☆ 4.3 (139)

Panarottis Hartenbos

Pizza · Hartenbos

Family-friendly Italian chain serving pizzas, pastas and breakfast right on the Hartenbos beachfront.

★★★★☆ 4.3 (173)

IL Giardino

Italian · George

Italian dining in George's Botanical Gardens with garden views and classic pasta dishes.

★★★★☆ 4.2 (71)

L’Opera – Waterfront Restaurant & Café | Knysna Quays

Italian · Knysna

Italian-inspired waterfront café serving fresh pasta, artisan coffee, and light meals with lagoon views.

★★★★☆ 4.2 (237)

Pizza Perfect George

Pizza · George

Local pizza chain serving reliable pies, pasta, and chicken wings with takeaway and delivery in George East.

★★★★☆ 4.2 (209)

Pollocks @ Wilderness

Italian · Wilderness

Relaxed Italian bar and grill in Milkwood Village serving wood-fired pizzas and grills with a welcoming neighbourhood vibe.

★★★★☆ 4.2 (268)

Doppio Zero Garden Walk

Italian · Hartenbos

Contemporary Italian café in Garden Walk Mall serving fresh pizzas, pastas and all-day breakfast favourites.

★★★★☆ 4.1 (30)

TWIN TREES Waffle House, Pizzeria, Restaurant and Wine Boutique

Pizza · Great Brak River

Family-run waffle house and pizzeria in Great Brak River with wood-fired pizzas and boutique wines.

★★★★☆ 4.1 (700)

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