Pizza is one of the most famous and favorite Italian dishes, and Naples is considered to be its homeland. Surprisingly, pizza recipes are very simple. The dough consists of only four ingredients, and the selection of toppings depends only on your taste.
Want to know where to taste the most crispy and flavorful pizza in Naples?
Check out the following list of pizzerias and then you will never miss the best spots to enjoy this amazing dish.
Da Michele
Undoubtedly, Da Michele serves the best pizza in Naples. The menu consists of only two types of pizza: traditional “Margherita” and “Marinara” filled with tomatoes, garlic and oregano. If you wish, you can also add mozzarella. You’ll be able to choose pizza of three sizes: normale, media and doppia.
Pizza recipe in Da Michele has not been changed since 1870. The interior of the establishment is simple and monotonous: modest tablecloths, plastic cups, and the absolute lack of any glamour. But it’s not important, because pizza in Da Michele is just fantastically tasty!
Address: Via Cesare Sersale, 1
Coordinates: 40.849831, 14.263375
Hours: Monday-Saturday 11am-11pm
Pizza price: 4-5 €/portion
Brandi
According to the facts, Pizzeria Brandi is the place where the most famous pizza in the world – Margherita was invented. Long ago Pizzaiolo Raffaele Esposito has cooked pizza especially for Queen Margherita. The queen was more than satisfied, and there’s no reason to disbelieve this legend! The dough, tomatoes, olive oil, mozzarella and basil leaf – there’s nothing superfluous, only the absolutely amazing taste since 1830.
Address: Salita Sant’Eanna di Palazzo, 1/2
Coordinates: 40.836764, 14.246839
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 12.30pm-3.30pm, 7.30pm-12.00am
Pizza price: 15-20 €
Antica Port’Alba
Antica Port’Alba is the oldest and the most visited pizzeria of Naples. By the way, this pizzeria was the first among the Neapolitan establishments which tried to renew their pizza recipes. After nearly two centuries, Antica Pizzeria Port’Alba has not changed its policy: nowadays it offers a lot of delicious kinds of pizzas. In addition to traditional Marinara and Margherita, it’s recommended to enjoy the local pizza with seafood. It’s simply delicious!
Address: Via Port’Alba, 18
Coordinates: 40.849401, 14.251715
Hours: Monday-Sunday 11.30am-1.30am
Pizza price: 5-6 €/portion
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Pizzeria Starita a Materdei
Starita a Materdei can be considered a legendary pizzeria, because it has been captured in a popular movie “The Gold of Naples” starring Sophia Loren. In its menu you can find Margherita with cheese from the milk of black buffalo and Montanaro Starita with cheese and tomatoes. They say that pizza at this restaurant is so amazing, that was once it was praised by Pope John Paul II.
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Address: Via Materdei
Coordinates: 40.849401, 14.251715
Hours: Monday-Saturday 12pm-3.30pm, 7pm-12am; Sunday 7pm-12pm
Pizza price: 15 €
Di Napoli
This little-known pizzeria is situated in the Fuorigrotta district, and it offers one of the most delicious pizzas in Naples. The owners of Di Napoli focus on the quality of the primary ingredients of pizza – from the flour to fillings. Therefore, their ricotta is so soft that merges with dough. Pizza at Di Napoli features just a divine taste, so it is impossible to stop eating it even if you’re on a diet!
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Address: Via Marc’Antonio, 31
Coordinates: 40.826100, 14.203104
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 1pm-3pm, 7pm-12am; Sunday 7pm-12pm
Pizza price: 10-25€
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Pizzeria Gino Sorbillo
The amazingly tasty pizza at Pizzeria Gino Sorbillo has been cooked since 1935 and nowadays it continues to please its visitors day by day. And it’s not surprising that for many years there has been a huge crowd of pizza lovers wishing to enjoy it. So, cheap, flavorful, delicious and, most importantly, enormous pizza is a real reward for a long waiting in the queue.
Address: Via dei Tribunali, 32
Coordinates: 40.850340, 14.255380
Hours: Monday-Saturday 12pm-3.30pm, 7pm-12am
Pizza price: 6-18€
Pellone
The major feature of Pellone is that all the toppings are conditioned for at least 8 hours before cooking, and the dough for pizza is much thinner than usual. As a result, pizza in Pellone is lush, soft and simply awesome. When you see it on the table, it is impossible to resist!
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Address: Via Nazionale, 93
Coordinates: 40.856086, 14.274057
Hours: Monday-Saturday 7.30am-12am
Pizza price: 5-8€/portion
Summarizing all the written above, it should be noted that in general, it’s hard to find bad pizza in Naples. The main rule, don’t buy pizza sold in squares or unknown cafes for 1 €, as it has nothing in common with a real pizza.
So, in case you wish to enjoy tasty Neapolitan pizza, set off to any of the above-mentioned pizzerias. By the way, it’s recommended to rent a car in Naples in order to reach them easily and hassle-free.