Our Story

Greetings from Gianluca, Samantha, and our three wonderful children! We’re an Italian family originally from the picturesque town of Legnago in the province of Verona. With such a rich heritage, we began our culinary odyssey with EL PICININ DA LEGNAGO in Cómpeta.

(For the intrigued: In the Veronese dialect, it means “the little one from Legnago”.)

Our passion led us to Torrox Costa, where we proudly present our Italian family pizza restaurant, Pizza Arena. Located a mere minute’s stroll from the inviting beach, Pizza Arena is where our heart, soul, and the age-old Italian love for food come alive in every pizza. We have a welcoming space, with both indoor and outdoor seating, perfect for enjoying the ambiance and the sea’s gentle breeze.

Join us for breakfast between 9:30AM to 11:30AM, and for the main meals, our kitchen opens its doors from 12PM to 10:30PM, every day. Fancy a pizza on the beach? Or maybe some delightful Italian pasta? Choose from walk-ins, take away, delivery, or order online to savor our authentic Italian offerings.

We eagerly await the day we can share our stories and hear yours over a slice of our authentic Italian pizza or a dish of our home-made pasta. Until then, warm Italian wishes to you.

With Love,
Gianluca and Samantha

Pizza Arena

4.7

Based on 56 reviews

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Claudia Galvez

14:08 06 Apr 24

Excellent place, apart from the fact that the workers are lovely, the pizzas we ordered were very good. We will return without a doubt.

Manuel Berral del Rosal

13:51 06 Apr 24

Authentic Italian food. Exquisite pizza and pasta!!

Violeta Rodriguez

20:22 05 Apr 24

La mejor pizza de Torrox. Comida deliciosa y un trato espectacular. Te teletransportas a Italia con sus deliciosas pizzas a la vez que disfrutas de la costa del sol . Sus pizzas son únicas y tienes un tiramisú que tienes que probar. Sin duda alguna un gran descubrimiento y espero volver muchas veces. Grazie Mille 😊

Susan Loeb

23:37 30 Mar 24

Hands down the best pizza anywhere around! Lovely family atmosphere, great menu del día, highly recommended!

Julio Cesar Veron

22:20 29 Mar 24

We ordered delivery and it took very little time despite the bad weather and everything arrived in excellent condition. Very friendly attention. They made the pizza in halves to our liking and it was delicious. Reference site in the area to order from now on.

Esther Valverde

15:22 28 Mar 24

A marvel. Very delicious pizzas, a very friendly family and at a very good price!

RCC Limited

15:29 28 Feb 24

If you want great authentic Italian pizza ... Come here. The base is perfect and the ingredients are to quality. Very reasonable too.

Rom&Chris Costantini

15:25 28 Feb 24

We had the best pizza we have had in years. We are Italian and very fussy. The base was crispy throughout, good quality ingredients from Italy. The menu del día with starter, main course and drink for €10 was amazing value. It is a simple no grills place. An authentic family business that deserves to do well. Highly recommended.

Arjan Van Beelen

19:49 20 Feb 24

Really great pizza. Fresh ingredients. Nice "cozy" , family friendly atmosphere. Books and toys for the kids. They opened a bit later (crazy Dutch who eat early), but the wait was worth it.

Ginte Staigiene

20:58 09 Feb 24

Wonderfull pizza!👌

Magdalena

21:48 30 Jan 24

Graziella Abreu

13:07 20 Jan 24

The pizza is delicious, for me in particular the dough is very important and it is thinner. It's delicious. I recommend it 100%The service is excellent, they are a lovely family.

Laura Dellavedova

08:42 19 Jan 24

Real Italian pizza with excellent ingredients, very nice owners

Ionel Manuel Constantinescu

19:40 16 Jan 24

The best TIRAMISÚ!!! The fresh dough pizzas are authentic Italian pizzas, handmade! Without a doubt, the best pizzeria in Torrox Costa!

Danik Therrien

17:27 15 Jan 24

By far the best pizza I have ever had. The carbona fetuchini is do DIE FOR.

Olga Isaeva

13:31 15 Jan 24

For me it is really the best pizzeria in Torrox Costa. Made in an artisanal way, every day, fresh dough, with great care and care by the master pizza maker. They are a really lovely family, they offer excellent service! We also tried the desserts, the tiramisu is my favorite! Also for wine lovers, they have a good selection of Italian wines! We really recommend this authentic pizzeria! The best places are obviously not on the first line, you have to look for them, they are hidden gems!

Cristina Isaieva

17:34 18 Dec 23

Thank you very muchVaried menu, tasty food, good ambience and good service.With pleasure come again

ANGELES ESCOBAR

11:48 26 Nov 23

When you eat you feel like you are in Italy itself with pure and authentic flavors, made by Italians, nothing like eating Italian food made by Italians.Both the food and the customer service are exceptional, they make you feel in a family atmosphere, like at home.It is delicious even cold for a country day.I recommend it one hundred percent.

Marta Dzienisowicz

15:45 11 Oct 23

Fantastic food !

Fran Alcalde

18:34 07 Oct 23

Without a doubt the best pizza in Torrox, an incredible dough. Ingredients that are clearly fresh. Prices according to quality.

Agne Zastarskis

10:38 07 Mar 23

As a food loving family we are always on the hunt for the best restaurants, and have had the pleasure of dining at many Italian restaurants throughout the years, but El Picinin da Legnago in the white Spanish village of Competa is truly a hidden gem. Nestled at the top of the village, this family-run restaurant boasts a warm and welcoming atmosphere and serves up some of the best Italian cuisine around.

The first thing that caught our attention was the perfect pizza. The crust was crispy on the outside, yet fluffy on the inside, and topped with only the freshest Italian ingredients. Each bite was a burst of flavour, and we found ourselves savouring every last bite.

What really sets El Picinin da Legnago apart from other Italian restaurants is the fact that the entire family works together to make the dining experience exceptional. From the parents in the kitchen to the kids serving the food, it's clear that this is a labour of love for them. The passion they have for their craft shines through in every dish they serve.

And the best part? The prices are more than reasonable. You won't have to break the bank to enjoy a delicious meal here.

We are always on the lookout for hidden gems, and El Picinin da Legnago is one of the best I've come across in a long time. It's no wonder that our family enjoys coming here - we can't think of a better place to spend an evening enjoying good food, good company, and good prices. If you find yourself in Competa, make sure to seek out this restaurant at the top of the village - you won't regret it.