400 Gradi - Adelaide

400 Gradi - Adelaide brings the Melbourne-founded group’s Neapolitan pizza focus to Norwood. Established in 2008 by Johnny Di Francesco, 400 Gradi grew from a flagship venue in Brunswick into an international brand built around traditional Italian food, hospitality and the craft of pizza-making. The Norwood restaurant is part of that wider 400 Gradi family, with the brand’s venues described as design-focused spaces offering a full menu in an inviting atmosphere.

Pizza is the centrepiece. The group’s signature Neapolitan style is cooked at 400 degrees for around 90 seconds, following the guidelines of the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana. The broader offering also includes fresh pasta made by hand, antipasti and other Italian fare. The website specifically identifies the margherita as one of the brand’s standout pizzas, and says it has received a ‘World’s best Pizza’ award. Johnny Di Francesco was the first Australian inducted into the AVPN and is its Principal for Australasia, giving the group’s pizza credentials a clear connection to the organisation’s traditional standards.

There is a strong personal story behind the food. Di Francesco began making pizza at 12, initially to earn enough money to buy a pair of Nike shoes, and later travelled to Italy before setting out to introduce Australians to Neapolitan pizza. His approach treats pizza as both a practical craft and a technical process, with attention to flour, water, texture and temperature. That heritage carries through the restaurant’s emphasis on handmade food and Italian-style warmth rather than a narrowly defined pizza-only experience.

The Norwood restaurant suits diners looking for a relaxed Italian meal, whether that means a casual pizza outing, a meal for a group or a function. 400 Gradi also offers functions and catering, with the group saying it can tailor experiences for different occasions. Families may also recognise the brand’s wider food focus through its kids’ pizza and fresh pasta masterclasses, although the website does not provide specific details about classes or the Norwood menu. For a broader Italian spread, the group’s other concepts include gelato, cannoli, pastries, cakes and take-home delicatessen goods, but availability should be checked with the Norwood venue.