Pizza Pizza

Pizza Pizza , located on Leeward Highway, is a popular casual pizza and fast-food restaurant. The spot primarily serves takeout, yet also has ample indoor and outdoor seating.

There’s a selection of cold beverages, including sodas, juices, and beer. The selection varies a bit, but typically includes the expected Coca-Cola, Sprite, common Fanta sodas, ginger ale, ginger beer, Corona, Heineken, Red Stripe, Coors Light, Miller Lite, and more.

There used to be two Pizza Pizza locations on Providenciales: this original Leeward Highway location, and one in Grace Bay. The Grace Bay location closed in 2004, but later reopened at The Hub plaza as upbranded Osteria, Pizza e Cucina. The pizzas still are quite similar, yet the ambiance and aesthetics of the new location are greatly improved over both the Leeward Highway location and the previous Grace Bay locations. As may be expected, prices have also increased a bit. For those wanting takeout pizza, there is little difference between the two sites.

Above: A custom pizza being created.   Top right:  Top left:  Chicken strips with fries.   Bottom right:  Top right:  The fast food counter at Pizza Pizza.  

The Pizza

Pizza is of course the specialty of the restaurant, and with the exception of a small number of pies that are ready for those wanting a quick takeout slice, all pizzas are made to order. Pizzas are either a medium 12”, or a large 16”. There are a number of predesigned pies such as the quintessential margherita, pepperoni, meat lovers, and Hawaiian, or patrons can opt for a custom creation, with their choice of up to seven toppings from a selection of about 25 toppings.

Most of the time it takes 25-30 minutes between calling in a pizza order and when it is ready for collection. During peak times this can be longer, which is usually Saturday evenings, holidays, and the busy late December season, in which case waits can reach about an hour. During peak demand, phones may not be answered as staff are overwhelmed, but if it’s essential that a pizza be sourced, in these cases pizzas can still be ordered in-person.

Fried Chicken, Fries, and More

Pizza is of course the primary menu item, but the spot also offers a range of premade fried chicken, fried fish strips, French fries, empanadas, biscuits, garlic bread, and hot dog rolls. The fried chicken is believed by many to be the best on the island (with the other two contenders being Sweet T’s and IGA), and the options are wings, legs and thighs, and strips.

Salads are also on the menu, but are not always available. Options include the mixed salad, Caesar salad, and caprese salad.

Located in Leeward Highway

Leeward Highway is the main highway on Providenciales, and runs from the Downtown and airport area to the far eastern end of the island. Many of the island’s larger stores and businesses are located along this four-lane route.