Day 1 of our 'Pakenham and Surrounds Search for the Best Pizza Competition'.
Decided to hit up Maloneys as it's one of the longest running (though under different ownership and names) and more popular pizza places in town. The service was prompt and very friendly.
We opted for a four large pizza pack, with an accompanying side pizza and two drinks. Saved about $5 going for this option.
The pizzas themselves were a mixed bag. I thoroughly enjoyed the Hawaiian, with a nice and yummy combination of fresh ingredients. The Calabrese had a good mix of toppings, however it lacked any real kick, which was disappointing as it was labelled as a 'hot and spicy' option. The parmesan and mozzarella side pizza was a nice cheesy addition and palate cleanser. The meat lovers was decent, though the toppings weren't of the best quality and this was clear in the taste. The pepperoni however was awful (perhaps one of the worst I've ever had). It was bland, overly cheesy and entirely lacking. It would perhaps be improved by a smaller, more flavourful sausage that isn't drowned out by the taste of cheese.
Overall Maloneys provided a decent value meal but fairly basic pizzas that can and will almost certainly be topped. read more
