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Russell's Pizza

13 High St, Willunga SA 5172, Australia

Recommended by 22 people

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13 High St, Willunga SA 5172, Australia

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+61 8 8556 2571
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 5:30 – 11:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Russell's Pizza

Set inside a historic Willunga cottage, Russell’s Pizza delivers continuous wood-fired pies to candlelit tables warmed by hearth fires. Expect thin, blistered crusts arriving in steady waves from the oven—favorites include garlic prawns and caramelized onion with anchovy. You will not find mainstream sodas here; dinner runs on fresh juice, McLaren Vale bottles, and BYO wine.

  • Continuous Wood-Fired Feast: Pies keep landing on the table from the wood oven in a continuous, set-price communal rhythm.
  • Historic Fireside Cottage: Tables sit tucked across vintage cottage rooms warmed by open hearths, combustion heaters, and an outdoor fire pit.
  • Artisanal Drinks & BYO: Commercial soft drinks are skipped in favor of boutique juices, local regional drops, and BYO bottles.
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What's On at Russell's Pizza

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Why Choose Russell's Pizza

Discover why diners gather at Willunga's historic wood-fired cottage.

  • Atmosphere Lit by Candle and Fireplace

    Tables lit by candle and warmed by indoor combustion heaters and hearth fires create an unhurried, intimate ambiance.

    The vibe stands out here, with wood fires going, your table lit by candle, and in an interesting rustic building.

    John Redmond

  • Handcrafted Gourmet Wood-Fired Pizza

    Crisp wood-oven baking and inspired toppings create gourmet pizzas made for lingering meals.

    Inspiring and delicious gourmet wood fired pizza with a warm and charming atmosphere to match.

    Daniel Weepers

  • Effortless Private Group Celebrations

    Distinct historic rooms and accommodating service let guests host milestone birthdays and events with ease.

    Russell’s made it super easy to plan, and the space itself was just perfect, rustic and so so cozy with the fire burning.

    Michael Forrest

  • Dedicated and Accommodating Event Service

    Attentive hospitality accommodates dietary needs seamlessly, providing a welcoming environment for wedding receptions and gatherings.

    Dazzling service. The presentation of the room. It was just gorgeous. Honestly blown away, nothing was an issue.

    Lauren Parkinson

  • Rolling Feast from the Wood Oven

    A continuous wood-fired service keeps fresh pizza flowing straight to the table so guests can feast without interruption.

    The concept is simple, pay 39 bucks, and the pizza just doesn't seem to stop coming.

    Damon Wynne

  • Relaxed Dining with Flexible BYO

    A curated drinks list paired with a welcoming BYO option provides the practical finale to an afternoon exploring McLaren Vale cellars.

    Great pizza and probably the best way to end a day touring the local wineries. The all you can eat options with the corkage seems the best way to go.

    anthony muggridge

Signature wood-fired pizzas crafted with creative, locally inspired toppings

  • Prawn pizza

    The prawn pizza and the blue cheese and walnut in particular were big hits

    Michael Forrest

  • Blue cheese and walnut pizza

    We tried the prawn and the blue cheese and walnut pizza. Both pizzas were delicious and definitely fun to try something a little different.

    Jessica Finnigan

  • Chicken topped pizza

    My favorite was the chicken topped pizza.

    Nadia Sayadiants-Lebedeva

  • Lamb pizza

    Others in our party swore by the lamb.

    Nadia Sayadiants-Lebedeva

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful details and distinct hospitality touches that shape an evening at Russell's Pizza.

  • Fireside and Candlelit Table Settings

    Tables are set in private dining rooms with real wood fires, combustion heaters, and flickering candlelight within the historic cottage.

  • Continuous Oven-to-Table Pizza Service

    For group dining and feasts, the kitchen serves rolling waves of wood-fired pizzas continuous from the oven until diners call a stop.

  • Attentive Group and Dietary Accommodations

    Private party and group bookings receive seamless hospitality, from curated room styling to hassle-free accommodation of gluten-free needs and allergies.

  • Artisanal Drinks and BYO Hospitality

    Rather than mainstream soft drinks, the venue deliberately pairs BYO options with house selections like local ginger beer, lemon squash, and freshly pressed juice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need to book a table in advance?

Bookings are strongly recommended due to high demand, although staff occasionally accommodate walk-ins before the dinner rush when space allows.

What non-alcoholic and soft drinks are available?

Commercial sodas and soft drinks are not served. Non-alcoholic options are typically limited to ginger beer, lemon squash, or fruit juice, though local wines and BYO arrangements are available.

How large are the pizzas and how does ordering work?

Pizzas are large and thin-crust, generally sized for two people to share, with half-and-half topping splits available if you want to try multiple varieties. Group dining may also be served as a rolling, continuous pizza option.

What days and hours is the restaurant open?

The restaurant operates dinner service only on Friday and Saturday from 5:30 PM to 11:00 PM, remaining closed Sunday through Thursday.

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