Gone are the days when food in Chennai meant idli, dosa or biryani. Today, the Italians rule Chennai’s gastronomic turf with their pastas and pizzas. Every household indulges in at least one takeaway of pizzas every week, for some it is staple food. Mushrooms, olives, bell peppers, baby corns, chicken, sausage, jalapeno and melting cheese are the toppings you can expect, while ordering these treats.

The best place to dig into a pizza is Smokin’ Joe’s, Anna Nagar. This is a cosy little place where the range of veg and non-veg pizzas leaves you gaping in awe. Wash down with cool beverages. Prices are reasonable and service is brilliant.

There’s no one in Chennai who hasn’t heard of Domino’s Pizza. Trifle expensive, Domino’s serves large portions though. The pizzas range from a simple cheese, or cheese with tomatoes, to an all-meat-extra-cheese stuffed-crust extravaganza.

Pizza Corner is known for its quality and freshness of ingredients. This place always manages to draw a crowd. The prices here are slightly on the higher side, but they tend to announce irresistible offers that you can make the most of.

The internationally-renowned chain of pizza places, Pizza Hut gives you the best when it comes to pizzas with a soft fresh base, drooling with cheese. If you want to experiment, you could go in for their four-in-one pizzas, where each small pizza has different toppings. It also has a play area for kids and is a favourite venue for kids’ birthday parties.

Grab your slice now!