Pizza in the Skye
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About Pizza in the Skye
Pizza in the Skye operates as a pizza takeout from a roadside food truck at the Skye Camanachd Social Club in Portree, serving wood-fired pizza baked in a stone oven. Each pizza is made in front of customers, and the menu stretches to garlic bread alongside vegetarian, vegan cheese, and cheese-free options, with a halal tuna choice also on offer. Orders are walk-in only, with no reservations taken. The truck sits in a secluded spot away from the main area, and parking is available on site for anyone driving in. Demand can outpace supply, and the truck can sell out or carry a wait when trade is heavy, so timing a visit matters. The format stays simple: pull up, order at the truck, and watch the pizza go into the oven.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention stone oven pizza crust, tuna pizza, online pre-ordering and cheesy garlic bread.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention stone oven pizza crust, tuna pizza, online pre-ordering and cheesy garlic bread.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return most for the crust, describing it as slightly crisp outside and soft in the middle, with comparisons to authentic Italian pizza and praise for the stone oven. Close behind are the toppings and sauce, including a tuna pizza, vegan cheese, and halal and vegetarian options, with one reviewer enjoying the generous tomato sauce. Garlic bread gets a mention as tasty and fresh, and several call the pizza reasonably priced for the size. The owner draws repeated warmth: he made a cheese-free pizza on request, chatted while making pizzas in front of customers, and spoke about sourcing ingredients and resting the dough. The main caveat is timing. Pizzas are takeaway and pre-order only, and reviewers say it sells out, with one asked to return at 7.20pm after arriving at 6.30pm and seeing others turned away. Several suggest ordering early through the website. One reviewer who forgot to pre-order waited and was given free cheesy garlic bread for the delay.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return most for the crust, describing it as slightly crisp outside and soft in the middle, with comparisons to authentic Italian pizza and praise for the stone oven. Close behind are the toppings and sauce, including a tuna pizza, vegan cheese, and halal and vegetarian options, with one reviewer enjoying the generous tomato sauce. Garlic bread gets a mention as tasty and fresh, and several call the pizza reasonably priced for the size. The owner draws repeated warmth: he made a cheese-free pizza on request, chatted while making pizzas in front of customers, and spoke about sourcing ingredients and resting the dough. The main caveat is timing. Pizzas are takeaway and pre-order only, and reviewers say it sells out, with one asked to return at 7.20pm after arriving at 6.30pm and seeing others turned away. Several suggest ordering early through the website. One reviewer who forgot to pre-order waited and was given free cheesy garlic bread for the delay.
Featured reviews
- Anıl Yıldız
“I hadn't had a pizza experience that genuinely impressed me in a long time. A friend recommended the place, so I went in with a take away order and honestly no particular expectations — which made that first bite all the more surprising. The crust had the right balance, slightly crisp on the outside and soft in the middle, and the toppings were measured just right. Nothing felt excessive or missing, and that kind of balance is harder to pull off than it sounds. I had a brief chat with the chef while my order was being prepared. He's warm and clearly passionate about what he does. The way he talked about sourcing ingredients and letting the dough rest properly made it obvious that what ends up in the box isn't accidental. The take away process itself was smooth. The packaging was solid, the pizza was still warm when I got home, and there was no sogginess or squashing anywhere. It sounds like a small thing, but you'd be surprised how many places get this wrong. I'll be back, and I'll be bringing someone with me.”
- Lucy Sutton
“Great pizza truck with easy to use, online, pre-ordering system. There's the option for vegan cheese, which is great! Easy to find, following directions from Google. Card machine wasn't working but we'd been made aware when we placed our order, so took cash. Fab treat on a rainy evening, thank you Pizza in the Skye!”
- Jordan Isherwood
“The best pizza's 👌 I forgot to order in advance, so there was a bit of a wait, but the owner kindly threw in a free cheesy garlic bread for the wait which was a really nice gesture. Highly recommend”
- Osman Ahmad
“The best meal i had in Isle of Skye. Pre-Orders and take away only so do book online as they do sell out! Price was very reasonable for the taste & portion. Halal (tuna) / Vege options were perfect for me. Chef Mark is a legend.”
- Rowan Mullen
“Food was absolutely outstanding. Got a pizza and garlic bread. Both so tasty and fresh. The man was very friendly ☺️ was very well priced especially for the size snd quality”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Good to know
“No Seating Available! Genuine Wood Fired Pizza using homemade dough, proved for 24hrs and cooked in the only wood fired oven in Portree, pre-booking by TEXT ONLY is highly advisable during peak hours. Cards, contactless and cash accepted. Check for daily updates regarding opening times. What Three Words, ///victory.stoppage.fortunes. ORDERS BY TEXT ONLY”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
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- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
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