The restaurant
The Cave is tucked into the shops on the clifftop at Jan Juc, at 18/20 Princes Terrace, about 10 minutes' drive from north Torquay over Spring Creek. It's a licensed wood-fired pizza restaurant, with tables inside and out, takeaway and local delivery.
Of the pizza places around Torquay, it's the one for a sit-down dinner with a glass of local wine. The list is mostly from the region, with Brown Magpie wines from Modewarre and a Lethbridge pinot noir, plus a Bells Beach session ale and Prickly Otway beers.
Photo: The Cave Wood Fired Pizza,
used with permission 
Photo: Peterdownunder,
CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons What to order
Prices are from The Cave's online menu in October 2026, small and large.
Cave pizzas
The house pizzas are $23 to $30: the Prawn Star with chilli prawns and salsa verde, the Hot Don with pepperoni, bocconcini and local hot honey, the Sea Dog with marinated seafood, and tandoori chicken, Moroccan lamb and pulled pork.
Traditional
From $20 for a margherita, including Hawaiian, Aussie, capricciosa and puttanesca. A garlic pizza is $12 to $16.
Vegetarian, vegan and kids
The Coral Veg has pumpkin, olives and feta, and the vegan special has sweet potato, mushrooms, cashew puree and pistachio dukkah. There are gluten-free bases. Kids' cheese or ham and cheese pizzas are $13 to $19.
Dessert
A caramelised pear pizza with mascarpone, cups of local gelato ($7), and the Night Cap for adults: espresso gelato with Kahlua and peanut brittle ($12).
Sides and drinks
Sweet potato chips with tzatziki and a roast pumpkin salad with feta ($16 each). Wine by the glass from $11 or by the bottle, beers from $10, gin and vodka cans, prosecco, cider and mulled wine. For the kids and drivers, there are juices, sodas and soft drinks.
Photo: The Cave Wood Fired Pizza,
used with permission 
Photo: The Cave Wood Fired Pizza,
used with permission Hours and bookings
The Cave's website listed these hours in October 2026:
- Thursday and Sunday: 5pm to 8.30pm
- Friday and Saturday: 5pm to 9pm
- Monday to Wednesday: closed
Book a table or order online, or ring (03) 5261 9747. It's closed early in the week, so plan a Cave night for Thursday to Sunday.
What people say
The Cave rates 4.6 on Google from more than 130 reviews, and many of them are from locals who come every week. Reviewers like the thin, wood-fired crust, the Cave specials, the cosy room on a cold night and the friendly team. One regular says it has the best gluten-free bases they've had, and recommends the T-Rex, the kids' cheese pizza and the dessert pizza.
A night out in Jan Juc
On a warm evening, it's a good excuse for a trip over to Jan Juc. Go early for a walk along the clifftops or down to Jan Juc beach, then have a pizza and a glass of local wine in the shops at the top of the hill. If you'd rather a full dinner, Bird Rock is in the same shops. Our Jan Juc guide has more.
With kids, there are small kids' pizzas and a dessert pizza to share, and there's outdoor seating. Book for a Friday or Saturday night, especially in summer.
Takeaway
The Cave does takeaway and local delivery as well, so you can order online and pick up on the way home. The wood-fired pizzas are best eaten fresh, though. If you're driving back to north Torquay, it's about 10 minutes.
How it compares
The Cave is a licensed, wood-fired pizza restaurant where pizza is the main event. Il Matto on Bell Street does wood-fired pizza too, as part of a full Italian menu. For takeaway on a Monday to Wednesday night, when The Cave is closed, try Town & Country, Dough Bros, Bubba Pizza or Sugo in Torquay.
The Cave FAQ
Where is The Cave?
18/20 Princes Terrace, in the Jan Juc shops on the clifftop.
Is it open on Mondays?
No. It's open Thursday to Sunday nights.
Is it licensed?
Yes, with local wine and beer.
Can I book?
Yes, online or by phone.
For more on Jan Juc, see our Jan Juc guide, and for the other pizza places, our pizza guide. Staying in north Torquay? Check dates at Holyday House.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 22 October 2026. Opening hours, patrols, rules and closures change — check with the source before you go.
- The Cave Wood Fired Pizza — Google Maps
- The Cave Woodfired Pizza — The Cave (official)
- The Cave Wood Fired Pizza — Visit Great Ocean Road