The Captain of Aireys

4.9

216 Reviews

$A40 and under

Pizzeria

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Good for groups
Child-friendly

The Captain is a casual, fun dining experience with a vibrant happening vibe.
Hand stretched dough topped with premium and local ingredients then cooked to perfection in our traditional Italian woodfire oven. Open kitchen, so enjoy the spectacle!
Fully licensed.
Family, dog and human friendly.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$A40 and under
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(03) 5289 7083
Website
http://www.thecaptainofaireys.com.au/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
81 Great Ocean Rd, Aireys Inlet, AU-VIC 3231
Neighbourhood
Fairhaven
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Aireys Inlet Music Festival - Astrid
Mar 16, 2025 only
This year we welcome beautiful soul artist Astrid Armstrong to The Captain. She will be playing 2 x 40min sets. Ticketing is part of the Aireys Inlet Music Festival. Buy your passes through the link below. https://www.aireysinlet.com.au/general-3-1 Passes will be checked at the door on arrival

Popular dishes

GarlicA$18.00
Napoli, mozzarella, garlic & fresh parsley
PotatoA$21.00
Mozzarella, potato, rosemary, caramelised onion, EVOO, sea salt & smoky paprika
MargheritaA$20.00
Napoli, fior di latte, EVOO & fresh basil
NapolitanaA$22.00
Napoli, mozzarella, anchovies, olives, capers & EVOO
CapriccosaA$25.00
Napoli, mozzarella, mushroom, artichoke, ham & olives
FormaggiA$23.00
Napoli, mozzarella, gorgonzola, fior di latte & parmesan
CapreseA$22.00
Fior di latte, cherry tomatoes, basil & EVOO
GorgzA$26.00
Gorgonzola, fior di latte, mushrooms & garlic
ProscuittoA$26.00
Napoli, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes & olives topped with proscuitto
JinkerA$26.00
Napoli, fior di latte, hot salami, olives & chilli
Prawn & ChorizoA$28.00
Napoli, mozzarella, fetta, Istra chorizo, Garlic Australian prawns & chilli
CaptainA$28.00
Napoli, mozzarella, ham, salami, mushroom, capsicum, onion & olives
Hartley StreetA$28.00
Napoli, mozzarella, ham, salami, kaiserfleisch & Istra sausage
Mr OzA$26.00
Napoli, mozzarella, ham, kaiserfleisch & a free range egg
Lemon & Garlic PrawnA$27.00
Napoli, garlic Australian prawns, mozzarella, fetta & chilli topped with rocket & lemon
Vegie PatchA$26.00
Napoli, mozzarella, mushrooms, spinach, capsicum, onion, olives, garlic & parsley
HawaiianA$24.00
Napoli, mozzarella, ham & pineapple
Sweet TateA$28.00
Napoli, mozzarella, spinach, sweet potato, meredith goats cheese, garlic & walnuts
Pork 'N' PearA$27.00
Fior di latte, gorgonzola, kaiserfleisch & garlic topped with rocket, parmesan and house made pear sticky balsamic

Salads

The BeetrootA$17.00
Rocket, oven roasted beetroot, meredith goats cheese, pickled red onion, pepitas & mint & balsamic dressing
S.S. BlueA$17.00
Baby spinach, wood oven roasted sweet potato, cherry tomatoes, gorgonzola & walnuts with a lemon, honey & olive oil dressing
Green StuffA$13.00
Rocket & parmesan with a balsamic dressing

Feed the Kids (7" Pizzas)

HawaiiA$13.00
Napoli, mozzarella, ham & pineapple
Say CheeseA$13.00
Napoli & mozzarella
SpudA$13.00
Mozzarella, potato, EVOO & sea salt

What 216 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Victoria
Best Overall
Victoria
Best Food
Victoria
Best Value
Victoria
Gluten-free-friendly
Victoria
Healthy
Victoria
Vegetarian-friendly
Surf Coast Shire
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Captain of Aireys is a beloved destination known for its "best traditional thin-crust wood-fired pizza" and "consistently good" offerings. With "friendly, efficient" staff, it offers a "great family destination" and a "lovely, friendly service." Guests rave about the "delicious pizza topping combinations" and the "fun, warm atmosphere," making it a "local treasure."

216 Reviews

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Glenn
Melbourne11 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The pizzas are excellent and the restaurant is great for casual dining.
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Michael
Melbourne6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect all round, pizza was delicious. Every time we have been here it has been amazing and reasonably priced. This is a must go to place if in Aireys Inlet!!
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Paul
Victoria2 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 28, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We loved the taste and quality of ingredients on the wood fired oven pizzas. The atmosphere was great and the staff were very friendly. We are definitely going to be back. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Captains.
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Jo
Victoria7 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always fresh and delicious pizza's with a terrific and interesting wine list to add to a thoroughly wonderful meal out. A local favourite!
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Agata
Victoria3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What an amazing experience, the pizza was so delightful & so was the service. Deserts were scrumptious too. The captain of Aireys is an icon on Aireys inlet
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Bridget
Melbourne3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food great service, especially love the pepperoni pizza. 😋
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Joanna
Melbourne1 review
5.0
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service, well looked after and good food - particularly the pizza
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Abby
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on January 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was amazing - they have some of the best gluten free pizza bases out there. The service was very fast and efficient, the place was packed and we waited no longer than 10mins for all of our pizzas to come out.
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Mary
Tasmania12 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They accepted at 3 pm booking for a late lunch and some delicious spritz y drinks . Service impeccable. Thankyou
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Noirin
Victoria1 review
5.0
Dined on December 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brilliant night in the hands of Jo and the team at Captains. Flavoursome pizzas, excellent choice in toppings, great wine from the local region and a buzzy festive atmosphere - so lucky to have a restaurant like Captains. Staff were a delight - always chirpy and super helpful! We will be back again …. and again!!!
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FAQs

The Captain of Aireys offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 5289 7083.

The Captain of Aireys is rated 4.9 stars by 216 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

81 Great Ocean Rd, Aireys Inlet, AU-VIC 3231

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Fairhaven
Hours of Operation
Daily 12:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$A40 and under
Cuisines
Pizzeria, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Dog Friendly, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thecaptainofaireys.com.au/
Phone number
(03) 5289 7083

The Captain of Aireys

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Aireys Inlet Music Festival - Astrid

Margherita

Hawaiian

Napolitana

11" Pizzas

GarlicA$18.00

PotatoA$21.00

MargheritaA$20.00

NapolitanaA$22.00

CapriccosaA$25.00

FormaggiA$23.00

CapreseA$22.00

GorgzA$26.00

ProscuittoA$26.00

JinkerA$26.00

Prawn & ChorizoA$28.00

CaptainA$28.00

Hartley StreetA$28.00

Mr OzA$26.00

Lemon & Garlic PrawnA$27.00

Vegie PatchA$26.00

HawaiianA$24.00

Sweet TateA$28.00

Pork 'N' PearA$27.00

Salads

The BeetrootA$17.00

S.S. BlueA$17.00

Green StuffA$13.00

Feed the Kids (7" Pizzas)

HawaiiA$13.00

Say CheeseA$13.00

SpudA$13.00

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