Pizzaioli Italian eatery

Head down to Sandgate and you'll find yourself in front of a proper Italian operation that takes its pizza seriously. There's no pretence here—just skilled pizzaiolos working a wood-fired oven, turning out bases with the char and leopard spots that mean they've actually nailed the technique. The crowd's mixed: families on Friday nights, couples tucked into corners, groups of mates sharing bottles. It's the kind of spot where you can tell people genuinely rate it, not because of hype, but because they keep coming back.