Picola Pizza and Pasta
Picola Pizza and Pasta is a family-run Italian restaurant in Linden, Randburg, serving wood-fired pizzas and homemade pasta since 1999. The menu includes starters like chouriço on a clay burner and chicken liver in Napolitana sauce, along with salads and a variety of pizzas baked in the wood-burning oven. Specialties include the HP's Special with salami, mushroom, feta, and avocado, and the Godfather with beef fillet strips and mushrooms.
Pasta dishes range from classic lasagna to carbonara and ravioli, while the grill menu offers burgers, pork ribs, and chicken prego rolls. The restaurant sources quality ingredients, with a focus on bringing traditional Italian flavors to Johannesburg. Wine and drinks complement the meals, making it a spot for family gatherings or casual dining.
The wood-fired oven is central to the kitchen, giving the pizzas their distinct char and flavor. The restaurant has expanded its menu over the years to include ribs and burgers, but the core remains Italian staples made with care.