Terrazzina Pizzeria

Terrazzina Pizzeria is a terrace pizzeria in Naama Bay, Sharm El Sheikh, in Egypt's South Sinai Governorate. As its name suggests, the appeal is outdoor seating, and the kitchen is built around a wood oven that produces the pizzas for which the venue is known. Naama Bay is the original resort district of the city, and Terrazzina serves the many visitors staying in nearby hotels who want a straightforward Italian meal without leaving the strip.

Margherita pizza is the listed specialty, a simple combination of tomato, mozzarella and basil that tests the oven and the dough. Other pizzas follow the usual Italian-restaurant range of vegetable, meat and seafood toppings. Lasagne, baked in layers with meat sauce and cheese, is the main non-pizza dish, and calzone, a folded pizza filled with cheese and other ingredients, offers a heartier option. Salads, pasta and desserts are typical additions. The restaurant sits in the mid-range ($$) bracket, and a pizza with a drink is a reasonably priced meal in a resort area.

The atmosphere is relaxed and informal, with terrace tables, a mix of families and couples, and moderate noise from the street and neighbouring venues. There is no dress code beyond ordinary resort casual. The pizzeria is open daily from about 12:00 until 01:00, so it handles lunch, dinner and late-night cravings. Alcohol policy differs between venues, and visitors who want a drink with pizza should ask when seated; soft drinks, juices and coffee are standard.

Reservations are not usually needed, as walk-in service is the norm. In high season between October and April, and on weekend evenings, the terrace can fill, so a short wait is possible. The pizzeria is within walking distance of many Naama Bay hotels, which keeps transport simple.