Aside from pasta, pizza is one of the Italian dishes that are not only famous in one particular country but around the globe. In fact, the United States even celebrates National Pizza Day every February 9.
Though there’s no special pizza day here in Johor Bahru, there is an overwhelming number of food stalls where pizza junkies can enjoy their favorite dish. Great! So, let’s start counting…
1. Barra Barra
This stall located near Meldrum Walk in Johor Bahru does not only offers delicious pizza, but also inexpensive ones. Their pizza has light, thin, crispy crust topped with mouth-watering mozzarella and other toppings.
Location: 15P, Jalan Bukit Meldrum, Johor Bahru
Hours: 12:00nn – 12:00mn
2. Basilico Cafe+Kitchen
Every day, the Basilico provides homemade pasta and pizzas in order to let customers have a taste of the most authentic and fresh Italian cuisine. In addition to thin-crust pizza, the chef incorporates exclusive tomato sauce and other sauces to make the dish even more palatable!
Location: 17, Jalan Austin Height 8/1, Taman Mount Austin
Hours: Mon-Sun, 12:00nn – 10:30pm
3. Pezzo Pizza Johor
This Singapore-based pizza store, which has more than 70 branches in Singapore and Malaysia, is very different from other pizzerias, as it is based on the concept of grab-and-go. Their pizza can be enjoy in one, three or six mixed flavors; just choose your pick.
Location: Angsana Mall, Johor Bahru
Hours: 10:30am – 10:30pm
4. Vilaggio Restaurant
If you want to enjoy a delicious pizza that is unlike any other pizzerias, choose Vilaggio Restaurant! This food stall uses kiln roasting which gives a most distinct pizza taste! There are many kinds of pizza to enjoy here, but the Celzone, a crispy, stuffed pizza, is the most special one!
Location: No. 48, Jalan Hang Tuah 4, Taman Skudai Baru
Hours: 12:00nn – 12:00mn
5. La Pasta Restaurant
Aside from selling a variety of pizza, this restaurant located in T.U.T.A. also provides pastas (which is obvious from its name), risottos for Italian dishes!
Location: 96, Jalan Nakhoda 2, Taman Ungku Tun Aminah, Skudai
Hours: 3:00pm – 1:00am
6. Coppola Family Pizzeria & Wine Bar
Coppola Family Pizzeria & Wine Bar, which claims to be the best pizza in Malaysia, uses hand-kiln baking in providing a crispy and rich-with-fillings pizza! Not to mention the steaks, grilled meats, other staple foods and the more than 40 kinds of wine, as well as a variety of beer, cocktails and more…
Location: No. 1, Jalan Hijauan 3, Horizon Hills, Nusajaya
Hours: Tue-Fri, 1:30pm – 1:00am; Sat-Sun, 10:30am – 1:00am; Closed on Mondays
7. Gianni’s Trattoria Taman Pelangi
Despite being a small Italian restaurant in Johor Bahru, Gianni’s Trattoria makes sure that customers enjoy a 100% authentic Italian cuisine. Whether you’re up for some staple foods, handmade pizza or fluffy Italian desserts, their German chef Hans Durst will surely satisfy your tummy!
Location: 110 Jalan Serampang, Taman Pelangi
Hours: 11:30am – 10:30pm
8. The Marcopolo Kitchen
If there’s one food that you shouldn’t miss to taste when you’re in The Marcopolo Kitchen, it’s definitely their pizza that comes in different flavors!
Location: No. 35, Jalan Indah 15/2, Taman Bukit Indah
Hours: 11:30am – 11:00pm
9. UFB-Union Fashion Bar
Not only does UFB-Union Fashion Bar serves as a perfect place for breakfast or afternoon tea, it is also a great spot to enjoy mouthwatering pizzas! For those who love eggs, perfect, ’cause the store adds up poached egg to the pizza! Visit UFB and have a taste of their Mexican pizza with egg yolk!
Location: No. 24, Jalan Sutera Tanjung 8/4, Taman Sutera Utama, 81300 Skudai, Johor
Hours: Sun-Thu, 12:00nn – 12:30am; Fri-Sat, 12:00nn – 1:30am
10. Vivo Pizza at Times Square
If you’re looking for a food spot where you can satisfy your Western food cravings, this American chain restaurant seems pretty perfect for you—Vivo Pizza! Get drunk on a wide range of chicken dishes, pizza, pasta and more!
Website: http://vivopizza.com/
11. Joshua Bistro – Western Cuisine
Another food stall that brags about savory Western cuisine! From pasta, pizza, kebabs down to desserts and fine wines, Joshua Bistro is absolutely worth a go!
Location: 65, Jalan Austin Heights 8/5, Taman Mount Austin
Hours: 12:00nn – 11:00pm; Closed on Tuesdays