Pizza Mafia Su: Paramaribo's Cult Pizza Corner
Fresh-from-scratch pies with an Italian soul and a Surinamese twist
Why Go
Tucked on a quiet Flora-neighborhood corner where Franchepanestraat meets Previenlaan, Pizza Mafia Su has quietly climbed to become one of Paramaribo's most talked-about restaurants ΓÇö a tiny, family-run pizzeria pulling a perfect 5.0 rating and ranked #5 out of 189 spots in the city. It's the kind of place locals text friends about before recommending to visitors.
The Experience
Don't come expecting white tablecloths ΓÇö Pizza Mafia Su is a casual, neighborhood-style spot where everything is made fresh, from scratch, and to order. The vibe is laid-back and unpretentious: a small kitchen, a short menu, and a steady stream of takeout riders pulling up to the corner. Sit-down space is limited, so many regulars phone ahead, grab a pizza box, and take it back to their apartment or hotel balcony. Pace is slow in the best way ΓÇö good dough takes time, and the owners aren't in the business of cutting corners.
What to Try
The pizzas are the headline act ΓÇö thin, well-blistered crusts topped with quality cheese and produce, ranging from a clean Margherita to more inventive specialty pies that lean into local ingredients. If you're not in a pizza mood (unlikely), the from-scratch burgers have a loyal following, and the fresh-made drinks are a solid pairing. Ask what the kitchen is proudest of that night; the small menu changes with what's fresh.
Insider Tip
Hours are tight and the kitchen is small ΓÇö they're closed Sunday and Monday, open TuesdayΓÇôThursday 2pmΓÇô8pm and FridayΓÇôSaturday 3pmΓÇô10pm. Call ahead on +597 849-8894, especially on weekends, because walk-ins on a busy Friday can face a real wait. Ride-share to the corner rather than trying to find parking on the residential side streets, and bring cash ΓÇö card acceptance in this pocket of Paramaribo can be hit or miss.
The Practical Stuff
Address: Franchepanestraat, corner of Previenlaan, Paramaribo (Flora neighborhood). Phone: +597 849-8894. Hours: TueΓÇôThu 2pmΓÇô8pm, FriΓÇôSat 3pmΓÇô10pm, closed SunΓÇôMon. Price range: budget-to-mid; expect roughly SRD 100ΓÇô200 per pizza. Best for takeout or a casual dine-in; not a fine-dining or reservation-heavy scene. A short taxi ride from central Paramaribo hotels.
Pair It With
- 101 Suites Guide — A convenient Paramaribo stay to base yourself at ΓÇö order a Pizza Mafia pie to go and eat it back at the suite after a long day exploring the city.
- Aanansi ATV Tours Guide — Spend the day off-roading through Suriname's interior, then reward the dust and adrenaline with a fresh-from-the-oven pizza back in town.
- 597SpeedUp Watertubing Guide — A high-energy river day pairs perfectly with a low-key, carb-heavy dinner ΓÇö Pizza Mafia Su is the ideal wind-down after tubing.