From a Mother's Dream to Your Table: Gecko's Legendary Wood-Fired Pizza

By Bao Ge · October 25, 2026 · 2 min read · 👁 0 views




After years working for a Swiss company and traveling extensively throughout Europe and America, all while enjoying her favourite Western cuisine, Ms. Qi decided to open her own restaurant in 2005 with one belief: good food and a warm room could become a second home. That belief became Gecko Pizza & Pub, born in Chang'an, Dongguan, from pure love, not a business formula. 

By 2020, Gecko had opened in Sea World, Shenzhen and since then this is where families, expats, first dates, and late night regulars came for the food, and quickly discovered it was more than just a pub.

Over two decades on, three vows still stand: quality ingredients. Refined craftsmanship. Unforgettable experiences.

At the heart of it all? Wood-fired pizza, built on a 15-year sourdough starter and 36 hour natural fermentation. From the spicy kick of El Gecko to the loaded Boss Gecko, the smoky Birdman, or the classic Margarita, every pie is crafted to be shared, savored, and remembered.

Ready to pick your pie? Here's what's coming out of the oven, and what it'll cost you.

Pepperoni:  70 (8") 90 (10") 100 (12") & 215 (King)
Just pepperoni, sauce and mozzarella cheese

El Gecko: 70 (8") 90 (10") 100 (12") & 215 (King)
Spicy Mexican ground beef, chicken, onion, green pepper, tomatoes & jalapeños

Bacon Cheeseburger: 70 (8") 90 (10") 100 (12") & 215 (King)
Ground beef, bacon, mushrooms, mozzarella and cheddar cheese

Seafood: 100 (12")
Shrimp, calamari ring, salmon, cod, mozzarella and cheddar

Hawaii 5-0: 90 (10") & 100 (12")
Ham and pineapple

Boss Gecko: 70 (8") 90 (10") 100 (12") & 215 (King)
Salami, pepperoni, ham, mushroom, bell peppers, onion, pineapple and black olives

The Birdman: 70 (8") 90 (10") 100 (12") & 215 (King)
Grilled chicken, BBQ sauce, tomatoes and mozzarella

Margarita: 65 (8"), 80 (10"), 90 (12") & 195 (King)
Tomato sauce, mozzarella and fresh basil

The Veggie: 65 (8") 80 (10") 90 (12") & 195 (King)
Spinach, green peppers, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, and black olives

Parma Ham Super Thin Flatbread: 115 (12")
Mozzarella, arugula and cherry tomatoes

Go gluten-free, split it half-and-half however you like, or pile on the extra cheese, your pizza, your rules. 

But Gecko is more than pizza. The menu spans towering burgers, fresh salads, charcoal-grilled steaks, Mexican-inspired plates, silky pasta, and a bar pouring imported drafts and creative cocktails.

Some things never change: Gecko is where every dish tells a story, every toast makes a memory, and life shared around a table of delicious food is an adventure worth having.

Address: Shop A2108 Sea World, Nanshan Shekou, Shenzhen
深圳市南山区蛇口海上世界A2108壁虎餐吧

Tel: 0755-26897787

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