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 — 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 — 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 — good dough takes time, and the owners aren't in the business of cutting corners.
What to Try
The pizzas are the headline act — 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 — they're closed Sunday and Monday, open Tuesday–Thursday 2pm–8pm and Friday–Saturday 3pm–10pm. 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 — 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: Tue–Thu 2pm–8pm, Fri–Sat 3pm–10pm, closed Sun–Mon. Price range: budget-to-mid; expect roughly SRD 100–200 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 — 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 — Pizza Mafia Su is the ideal wind-down after tubing.
