Globally, Italian cuisine came out on top for Instagram tags with more than 20 million mentions so far this year and pizza being the most sought out Italian dish. If you are looking to enjoy a pizza locally, whether it be wood-fired or sourdough, here are our recommendations, in no particular order, of the best places to eat in or order for take-away.
9. Pizza Shed
Pizza Shed at Waldegrave Street, in Hastings town centre, has a large wood fire over and offers a great selection of pizzas, including vegetarian and vegan pizzas and a 'super hot' pizza with scotch bonnet sauce. Photo: supplied
10. Rustico
Rustico, In Robertson Street, Hastings, offers delicious Neapolitan street food, including a good range of wood-fired pizzas. You can dine in and it also offers collection and carry out and delivery services. There is outdoor seating for a sunny day and they will shortly open another branch in Ore. Photo: supplied
11. Fortes.
Fortes, on the seafront at Warrior Square, St Leonards, has been in the same family for decades and offers a good range of authentic pizzas. It is listed as being in the top ten Hastings restaurants on TripAdvisor. Photo: supplied