I really wanted to gatekeep Postcard from Napoli. It’s exactly the sort of tiny, authentic, quietly brilliant spot you want to keep to yourself. But the pizzas are just too good not to share – and if you love true Neapolitan-style pizza, you need this place on your radar. After our first visit we were so hooked that we ended up eating there three times in one week.
Tucked away on Regents Park Road in Joondalup, Postcard from Napoli brings a slice of Naples to the northern suburbs. The dough is clearly a labour of love – slow-raised, soft, light and blistered just right in their traditional Neapolitan oven. Gino, the owner and chef, is obviously passionate about what he does, and it shows in every pizza that hits the table.
This isn’t a big-menu, something-for-everyone kind of place; it’s a “we do pizza properly” kind of place. No plane ticket to Italy required.
The pizzas themselves are outstanding. Our recurring favourites are the Diavola, the Dolce Inferno and the Principessa. The Diavola delivers just the right level of spicy, with quality toppings that don’t drown the base.
Dolce Inferno is a must-try if you like a bit of heat with a hint of sweetness.
And the Principessa is pure indulgence – it arrived piled high with prosciutto, a seriously generous amount that had us grinning before we even took the first bite. This is the kind of pizza you talk about later and start planning your next visit around.
Postcard from Napoli is also great for kids, even though it feels like a little European backstreet pizzeria. They offer two dedicated kids’ pizzas – a Margherita and the Michaelangelo (a cheese pizza with no sauce), which are perfect for fussier little eaters. There’s no Hawaiian pizza in sight, which will please purists – this is proper Italian pizza, not a takeaway-chain hybrid. If your kids are more adventurous, they might also enjoy o’Curniciell, a foccacia style bread, and one of our favourites is the Aglietto, a simple but addictive combination of confit garlic oil.
There’s no indoor dining here, which is part of the charm but also means it’s best enjoyed on warm evenings. Seating is alfresco only, with a small number of tables spilling onto the pavement. You can’t book, which is precisely why I wanted to keep this gem quiet – once you fall in love with it, you’ll find yourself crossing your fingers for an empty table every time you drive past. On a balmy night, the atmosphere is magic. It genuinely feels like you’re sitting on a European street corner, watching the world go by, surrounded by the hum of conversation and the occasional burst of Italian from the kitchen.
The vibe is very family-friendly. There’s a simple kids’ corner set up with books and toys that you can take back to your table or use to entertain little ones while you wait for your order. It’s nothing over the top, but it’s exactly what you need to keep children happy during that crucial pre-pizza window. Whenever we dine in, there always seem to be Italian families eating there too, which is always a good sign that a place is doing things right.
Postcard from Napoli is BYO, which keeps a night out here nicely affordable. They provide tumblers for your wine, which adds to the relaxed, homely, no-fuss feel. If you’re particular about your glassware, you’re more than welcome to bring your own wine glasses – and plenty of regulars do just that. It all adds to the sense that this is a neighbourhood spot where people treat it like an extension of their own dining room.
You can also finish your meal on a sweet note. There’s a small but tempting selection of gelato, including Vanilla, Pistacchio, Rocher and Lemon, as well as Strawberry Sorbet if you’re after something lighter and refreshing. They also serve homemade tiramisu, which I’ve heard is absolutely divine – available in traditional, Limoncello and Nutella varieties – the perfect Italian finish after a night of seriously good pizza.
There are a couple of practical things to be aware of. The kitchen opens from 4.30pm to 8.30pm, so it’s very much an early-dinner, family-friendly time frame, and ideal for a pre-bedtime pizza outing with kids. There are no toilets on-site, so plan ahead, especially if you’re dining with children. On cooler nights, you might lean more towards takeaway, but on warm summer evenings, alfresco dining here feels pretty special.
I’m already mourning the end of summer when we won’t be able to sit outside as comfortably – there’s something about enjoying these pizzas in the open air that completes the whole “mini-Naples in Joondalup” experience.
If you’re chasing authentic Neapolitan pizza in a casual, family-friendly setting, Postcard from Napoli is a standout. Just don’t tell too many people – I still need to find a table.
Postcard from Napoli
Address: 63 Regents Park Road, Joondalup, WA 6027
Opening hours (kitchen): Tuesday – Saturday, 4.30pm – 8.30pm
Website: https://www.postcardfromnapoli.com.au/
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Jennie McNichol is on a mission to prove there is always something fun to do in Perth. After 11 years in London working in the television industry for the BBC, Jennie moved to Perth in 2010 and founded Buggybuddys to silence the “nothing to do” crowd. Fifteen years later, it is the city’s number one guide for families, packed with daily inspiration and a huge focus on free local activities.
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