Pizza is a popular choice when it comes to options for dinner and since February 9 marks National Pizza Day, we want to help you find restaurants that offer the Italian meal.

Sometimes staying at home and cooking gets boring and a trip out can be just what you need.

Whether it’s the messy pots that clutter the kitchen or you just need a change of scenery, finding a good restaurant can make the heart and tummy happy no matter which side you take when it comes to the pineapple on pizza debate.

To help you choose where to tuck into a pizza, we’ve rounded up some of the top-rated restaurants within an hour’s drive of Southampton that you can visit, according to Tripadvisor reviews. Restaurants listed below all have at least a 4-star rating.

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Top-rated pizza restaurants near Southampton according to Tripadvisor

Mr Pizza

Tripadvisor rating: 5/5

Number of ‘excellent’ reviews: 60

Location: St Johns Centre, 11 St Johns Road, Hedge End, Southampton, SO30 4QU

One reviewer wrote: “THE best pizza! Was recommended to Mr Pizza years ago very randomly and it was a superb recommendation. 8 years later, we still go & can’t fault them. It’s also run by the nicest people.”

Another said: “Been going to Mr Pizza since I was a child (26 now) and I have never had a bad pizza or bad customer service. Pizzas are perfect every time and such good value for money. They also do gluten free and vegan!”

Book via Tripadvisor here.

Spitfire ice cream and pizza

Tripadvisor rating: 5/5

Number of ‘excellent’ reviews: 32

Location: Ferndown House, 39B Portsmouth Road, Southampton, SO19 9BA

One reviewer wrote: “Been meaning to try this place for ages and finally got round to it tonight. It might be tiny but it hasa lot of character. A right little gem. It dosnt get more independent. All made from scratch and absolutly flippin delisious.
Hands down the best pizza ive ever had.”

Another said: “Really great proper wood fire oven pizza cooked fresh in front of you. Lovely little place! Would recommend”

Book via Tripadvisor here.

Romano Caffe Pizzeria

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Tripadvisor rating: 5/5

Number of ‘excellent’ reviews: 42

Location: 4 Canute Road Ocean Village, Southampton, SO14 3FH

One reviewer wrote: “Excellent food & wine at reasonable cost. Service was excellent Importantly for us, the Pizzeria is pet friendly”

Another said: “This is quite possibly the best pizza I have had in years other than being in Italy. We traveled from the midlands with ample pizzerias however this by far had the best flavour. Very friendly, walk in was available. 100% a must”

Book via Tripadvisor here.

Pizzaroma

Tripadvisor rating: 5/5

Number of ‘excellent’ reviews: 15

Location: 166 Bitterne Road West, Southampton, SO18 1BG

One reviewer wrote: “Great pizza, good value for money and all very tasty and hot. Would definitely buy from here again. Thank you.”

Another said: “Having been to Italy numerous times, this is the closest thing to genuine Italian pizza I've tasted outside of Italy. Also very quick service. I live about 1.5 miles away and arrived 20 mins after ordering. Highly recommended!”

Book via Tripadvisor here.

Pam Pam

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Tripadvisor rating: 5/5

Number of ‘excellent’ reviews: 18

Location: 32 Oxford Street, Southampton, SO14 3DS

One reviewer wrote: “Really good vibes, friendly staff - especially Chris. Thanks so much! Tasty cocktails and a great night out.”

Another said: “Popped in for a pizza & a glass of wine on the way back from the Christmas markets at the weekend.. Fantastic pizza and really friendly staff! Will definitely be back!”

Book via Tripadvisor here.