Lil Franky Pizzeria 703 Princes Highway, Tempe, New South Wales 2044

"From the moment you’re walk through the front doors you are greeted with a big smile and a warm embrace. You are seated and Francesco consistently checks in on EVERYONE to make sure you are okay and will have a cheeky laugh too! The food is amazing, been 3 times now and will consistently return! You won’t be disappointed, best food in town 100%"

"Lil Franky oozes hospitality, with brothers Franky and Mattia a big part of the attraction at this new Tempe pizzeria. The first thing I noticed while driving down the Princes Highway was the sign’s clever font work. Intrigued enough to look them up online, I saw nicely blistered, wood-fired pizza bases, and resolved to pay them a visit. As a starter, Lil Franky’s fluffy clouds ($18/3)—or gnocco fritto—are fried golden pillows of lard-enriched dough. They come with three different toppings: San Marzano tomatoes with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, smoked cheese and prosciutto, and—my favourite—truffled ricotta and marinated eggplant. Team them with your favourite tipple from a succinct booze list boasting three cocktails, one red, one white and one pink wine, and a couple of beers. The Negroni ($18) and the pinot grigio ($12/glass) were both affable pizza companions. So is a super simple salad of fresh creamy burrata, tomatoes and basil ($18). While Southern Italians are best known for pizza rosse (red-based pizza) the single page menu does offer up three pizza bianche (white-based pizza). I bucked tradition for a 13-inch Don Mario ($29) that teamed thin slices of porchetta, smoked cheese and wafer-thin rosemary potatoes on a well-charred base that was both puffy and light. Heeding Francesco’s recommendation, we teamed a single shared pizza with homemade gnocchi ($31) where six plump potato dumplings stuffed with truffle paste came dressed only in fresh basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano and extra virgin olive oil. Lil Franky is a spot where simple food made with love and delivered with genuine hospitality really shines."

"This has become our new favourite pizza restaurant - with awesome tasting pizza and friendly service. Our kids love the 'Mickey Mouse' pizza and the staff are great at accommodating their requests (cheese, no cheese, no tomato and other combos). The adult pizza's are also fantastic. Parking is easy just outside the restaurant as well - we will definitely return to try other pizza's. Highly recommended!"

"This new pizza place just opened recently in Tempe. The food is authentic Italian and truly amazing. The owners are talented and passionated about the real pizza. Quality of products is very high level. Is a MUST to try if you are in Sydney. Well done guys"