About

Behind every great pizza is a story worth telling. At Clandestina, ours is a tale of passion, heritage, and the pursuit of pizza perfection. What began as a culinary dream in Milan has transformed into South Australia's most distinctive mobile pizzeria, bringing the authentic art of "Pizza Contemporanea" to unexpected places.

Our Story

In every corner of Italy, there's a story told through food. Ours begins in Milan, where Michele was raised among three generations of Italian women who shared treasured family recipes and culinary wisdom. Working at his family's restaurant, Il Rigoletto, Michele developed a profound appreciation for pizza that would follow him across continents.

His journey took an unexpected turn as he built a successful career in the digital industry, working across South America and Australia for many years. While technology became his profession, food remained his passion—the thread connecting him to his roots no matter where life took him.

Today, Clandestina—named for its sense of adventure and discovery—is a family affair. Michele, alongside his wife Natalia from Colombia, brings the authentic flavors of Italy to South Australia through their unique mobile pizzeria. Together with their son Luca, they've created a culinary experience that celebrates the best of contemporary Italian pizza-making.

We specialise in "Pizza Contemporanea" or "Canotto," featuring an airy, cloud-like crust that results from our pre-ferment method and a minimum 48-hour fermentation process. This careful preparation creates a pizza that's not only deliciously light and digestible but also offers the perfect balance of soft interior and crispy exterior.

O mia bèla Madunina

While Neapolitan pizza traditions form the foundation of our craft, it's the innovative spirit of Milan—a city that continuously reinvents itself while honoring tradition—that truly shapes Clandestina's approach. This blend of reverence and innovation was woven into Michele's culinary education from his earliest days.

Milan taught Michele that respecting tradition doesn't mean standing still. The city that transformed Italian fashion, design, and cuisine showed him that excellence comes from both honoring the past and boldly embracing the future. This Milanese perspective explains why our "Pizza Contemporanea" balances Neapolitan techniques with modern sensibilities, creating something both authentic and forward-thinking.

Our commitment to quality shines through in our ingredients—from Italian San Marzano DOP tomatoes and stone-ground flours to our home-grown herbs and partnerships with local suppliers. Each pizza represents a harmonious blend of Italian tradition and South Australian freshness, with menus that evolve with the seasons and availability of the finest local produce.

Equipped with an authentic Neapolitan pizza oven and staffed by a family passionate about sharing their culinary heritage, Clandestina isn't just a food truck—it's an unexpected culinary journey waiting to be discovered.