Russell's

Ph: (08) 8556 2571; 13 High St, WILLUNGA 5172

pizza, $$, *** for Ambience
Open Friday 6pm-late; Licensed, BYO, Corkage $3 person; BC, MC, V, Seats inside 100, Outside seats 50

Mietta's Review
Not your average pizza by any stretch of the imagination, but nor is this your average restaurant. Only open to the public on Friday nights, this converted blacksmith's cottage houses some of the best fun in Australia - with pizza on the side. With dancing and music, this is like a terrific party. Booked out for weeks in advance, it is worth a bit of planning to experience the place. All service and food preparation is done by Russell's pick of the local high school students. Fantastic.

Other published opinions

Gourmet Traveller Restaurant Guide Australia 2004,'quite a good cellar...All the cooking, from pizzas to creme caramels and pear and prune tarts,is done in two wood ovens.Although Middle Eastern flavours continue, there's now a more Neapolitan style'

The Weekend Australian 26-27/8/03, Richard Yallop,'The place is buzzing...The food has to overcome the fact that it has taken about an hour for our staters to arrive.'