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DeCorso's Pizzeria

28 Reid Ave, Tranmere SA 5073, Australia

Recommended by 34 people

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28 Reid Ave, Tranmere SA 5073, Australia

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+61 8 8165 1600
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 5:00 – 8:45 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 8:45 PM Friday: 5:00 – 8:45 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 8:45 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 7:45 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About DeCorso's Pizzeria

Tranmere locals rely on DeCorso's Pizzeria for hearty, old-school takeaway loaded with toppings and baked without shortcuts. Behind the counter, Tony still shapes and fires pies nightly—a craft he started in the late 1960s. Everything happens in plain sight across the bustling open kitchen, from hand-stretched dough to heaps of mozzarella and crisp pepperoni. Regulars frequently double down on the house special, massive folded calzones, or seafood pizzas topped with prawns, knowing leftover slices hold up just as well the following day.

  • Decades of craft: Founder Tony has been baking pizzas since the late 1960s and remains on the kitchen line nightly.
  • Open kitchen prep: Every order is assembled and baked in plain sight from the counter.
  • Heft on every slice: Known for heavy hands with meats, melted cheese, and hearty calzones that leave no crust behind.
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Why Diners Choose DeCorso's Pizzeria

Hearty traditional toppings, rapid takeaway speed, and transparent founder-led kitchen craft in Tranmere.

  • Generously Loaded Traditional Toppings

    Pizzas are prepared with abundant portions of cheese, savoury meats, and signature sauces rather than sparse toppings.

    They are very generous with their meats, cheese and sauces!

    Lien Nguyen

  • High-Quality Dough with Zero Waste

    Flavourful, well-developed dough ensures every slice is satisfying down to the very edge of the crust.

    The dough is especially tasty, and with me, no crusts go to waste!

    Davide Avachat

  • Rapid 15-Minute Takeaway Turnaround

    Phone orders for dinner pickups are routinely assembled and boxed in as little as 15 minutes for seamless weeknight dining.

    Just call and order, and they will often get your order ready in 15 minutes.

    Danfeng Lu

  • Dependable On-Time Order Completion

    Reliable pickup timing guarantees hot, fresh orders are ready exactly when promised.

    We ordered via phone for a pick up & our order was ready on time.

    Diana Hersey

  • Transparent Front-of-House Preparation

    An open kitchen line gives guests complete visibility into fresh ingredient handling and baking craft.

    All their food is made fresh in front of you.

    Kate Stewart

  • Decades of Founder-Led Baking Mastery

    Nightly kitchen leadership by veteran founder Tony brings decades of authentic pizza-making mastery to every bake.

    Tony has been making pizzas since the late 1960's and he's still in the kitchen every night.

    Christopher Warman

Hearty, crowd-pleasing pizzas and classic pasta dishes loaded with generous toppings

  • BBQ Chicken Pizza

    BBQ chicken is also a favourite

    Anthony Nguyen

  • Meatlovers Pizza

    Personal favourite is the meatlovers with the delicious crispy pepperoni on top

    Anthony Nguyen

  • Seafood Pizza

    The seafood pizza was delicious, flavourful, fresh and very filling

    Logan Aliva

  • Carbonara

    An amazing carbonara! Not too creamy and not too salty like some others ive had

    Lauren

Before you head over

Helpful advice on timing your order, navigating peak weekend rushes, and handling generous portions.

  • Order Early on Peak Weekend Evenings

    Friday and Saturday nights see heavy takeaway rushes and long wait times; place your order well ahead of the dinner rush to avoid peak delays.

  • Call Ahead for Quick Pickup

    Calling directly by phone secures rapid turnarounds, with orders frequently prepared in around 15 to 30 minutes for quick pickup.

  • Plan for Substantial Portions and Leftovers

    The kitchen packs calzones, pizzas, and pastas with substantial toppings and large portions—consider bringing a take-home container or ordering a size up if you want leftovers.

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