Best Pizza Places in Naples
Here are some of my favorite places to eat pizza in Naples, and nearby places too. I have not listed them in any specific order, as they are all excellent pizza places, that offer a unique and immensely pleasurable eating experience. The list will be updated regularly as I discover new places or revisit the old ones and find them anew. Some of these places I have written further about on the site, so I’ve added a link at the end of the listing to explore more, if you like.
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Where to Eat the Best Pizza in Naples, and nearby places too!
10 Diego Vitagliano – website→
10 Diego Vitagliano has been awarded the 2nd best pizzeria in all of Italy — the best in Naples, by the prestigious 50 top pizza 2021. At pizza chef Diego’s two locations, in Pozzuoli and Bagnoli, he turns out light and highly digestible pizza, with the perfect crispiness. The menu, which is based on tradition, thrills with his clever touches and modern techniques, and use of local products —including organic grains of all sorts. And what’s more, he offers a gluten-free menu that has received great praise and prestigious awards on its own. The sfizi are a must-try to begin the meal, like the ‘frittatina di aglio e olio —crispy fried pasta balls with garlic and oil and a corn flake crust. The pizza ‘marinara sbagliata’ (incorrect marinara), made with San Marzano tomatoes DOP, wild garlic pesto and oregano is a great choice, as is the ‘pizza croccante,’ —Diego’s popular new creation. The pizza is baked in two different ovens and temperatures, creating an almost focaccia like pizza, but crispy, light and airy (photo below). Open for lunch and dinner daily, from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm and 7:30 pm to 00:00. Via Nuova Agnano, 1 80125 NA, tel: 39 081 1858 1919 – (explore more) –$$
For a taste of true Neapolitan pizza (vera pizza Napoletana), Gino Sorbillo’s pizzeria on Via dei Tribunali in the historic center of Naples, is an excellent choice. Since the early nineties Gino and his aunt Esterina have worked tirelessly to master the art of pizza-making based on tradition and using only the best-quality ingredients. Nowadays, it is more than obvious they have beyond mastered their craft with all their bustling pizzerias dotting the globe and multi-hour waits that are seemingly justified by their patrons. The extensive menu is impressive, as is the wide variety of savory toppings, including the freshest seasonal and sustainable ingredients with the Slow Food status. Open daily from 12 noon -3:30 pm, 7-11:30 pm. Closed Sundays. Via dei Tribunali, 32, 80138 NA, tel: 39 081 446643 – $$
La Notizia – Enzo Coccia – website→
Located in the Vomero district, La Notizia is a favourite place among the Neapolitans, who not only go for the top-rate pizza, and all the delicious else, but also for the warm, friendly ambiance and great service. Pizza chef Enzo Coccia serves up masterfully made pizza with highest-quality ingredients from all over the Campania region, and offers a fine selection of toppings that are utterly irresistibly —like the pizza San Gennaro, which is topped with yellow piennolo tomatoes, oregano, garlic, anchovies, black olives, garlic, and basil. If you’re in the mood for a calzone, Enzo’s are among the very best in the city, sure to keep your taste buds salivating with every single bite. And his “Mpustarelle” (rustic sandwiches), like the “Marenna,” which is filled with sautéed broccoli rabe, oozy provola cheese, and meaty slices of roast pork, are so hearty and delicious, that they actually warrant their own unique shop and celebrity. Open for lunch and dinner from Sunday to Saturday. Closed Mondays. Via Michelangelo da Caravaggio, 53, 80126 Napoli NA, tel: 39 081 714 2155 – $$
50 Kalò di Ciro Salvo – website→
Situated on Piazza Sannazzaro, an elegant square just a short walk from the Bay of Naples, 50 Kalò is a modern pizzeria that ranks way up there with Naples finest. Ciro Salvo is among the best pizza makers in the city. He is famous for his slowly leavened, highly hydrated (light as can be) pizza dough and use of well-sourced, finest-quality ingredients for his pies. An extensive craft beer list is offered to compliment the delicious experience. Very popular, so expect to wait on weekends and busy mealtime hours. Piazza Sannazaro, 201/c, 80121 Napoli NA, tel: 39 081 1920 4667 – Open daily from 12 noon to 4:30 pm, 6:30-12:30 pm – $$$
Concettina ai Tre Santi – Ciro Oliva – website →
Concettina ai Tre Santi is considered one of the best places to eat pizza in Naples, and in Italy too. Here forth generation pizza chef, Ciro Oliva, has transformed his families nearly 70-year-old pizzeria into a cool and contemporary place that bustles with hungry customers eagerly awaiting a taste of his excellently made pizza. The best option for first-timers is to go for one of the classics; a pizza Margherita or marinara, to fully appreciate Ciro’s excellence and the results of a perfectly leavened dough, and all the juicy, tomato, delicious rest. Or else, try the tasting menu to experience his innovative takes on tradition one delicious dish after the next, complimented by well-chosen wines. Cap the meal off with the famous ‘babà Napoletano for dessert. Open daily from 12 noon to midnight. Closed Sunday night. Via Arena della Sanità, 7 Bis, 80137 Napoli NA, tel: 39 081 290037 – $$
Starita a Martedei – Antonio Starita – website→
Tuck into Starita a Materdei for one of the city’s most legendary pizza dining experiences —complete with authenticity in every bite; taste, aroma, and texture. Master pizzaiolo Antonio Starita is celebrated on the city streets as he’s one of the pioneers of the art of true Neapolitan pizza making (vera pizza Napoletana). Family run since 1901, customers can count on a menu composed of many delicious options to choose from—real-deal Napoli pizza. Must-try the angioletti (fried pizza dough) with cherry tomatoes and rucola to start the meal (or, if you have a sweet tooth, covered in nutella for a delicious ending) —the pizza montanara is one of the best in the city and so is the pizza marinara —my absolute favorite. Arrive early or prepare for long waits. Open daily from Tuesday to Sunday for lunch from 12 noon to 3:30 pm, dinner from 7 pm to 11:30 pm, closed Mondays, Via Materdei, 27/28, 80136 Napoli NA, tel: 39 081 544 1485 – $$
Antica Pizzeria da Michele – website→
Jot down the name of this historic place, if you want to eat at one of the most famous pizzeria’s in Naples. The choice of toppings are exclusively the classic marinara and Margherita, and Margherita doppio (double) mozzarella, nothing more, and no-one is complaining. The pizza turned out in this place is that mouthwateringly good. Plan for a long wait, which I can assure will be justified and soon forgetten after just one bite of this deservedly celebrated pizza. Open daily from 12 noon to 2:30 pm, 7-10 pm. Via Cesare Sersale, 1, 80139 NA, tel: 39 081 553 9204 –$$
Carmnella – Vincenzo Esposito – website→
Walking into this cozy pizza place one quickly gets a sense of home and tradition, with Master pizza maker Vincenzo Esposito next to his hot oven spinning up fragrant pies and a room full of locals eagerly awaiting what’s to come. Vincenzo’s pizza’s pay homage to “Antica Passione,” the over 130 year old passions of his family and their devotion to the art of true Neapolitan pizza making. He is a die-hard traditionalist, which can be appreciated in every pie —from the beloved classics; the pizza Margherita and pizza Marinara (which has an entire page of delicious offerings on its own), including my favorites, the “pizza marinara con salami” and the “pizza Marinareca,” topped with pureed tomatoes, flaked tuna, capers from Salina, black Gaeta olives, garlic, oregano, and evoo. Other specialties include the “pizza Elena Ferrante,” topped with a long simmered ragù, small meatballs, fior di latte, ricotta, basil, and evoo —and his “pizza Munaciello,” a traditional Neapolitan stuffed pizza with provola affumicato, ricotta, parmigiano cheese aged 36 months, ciccioli, puree of tomatoes, basil, black pepper, and evoo. Open daily from 12 noon to 3 pm, 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm, closed Sundays, Via Marino Cristoforo, 22, 80142, NA, tel: 39 081 553 7425 – $$
Known for his “Pizza Gourmet,” third generation pizza chef, Vincenzo Capuano, has been taking the pizza world by storm. He serves up traditional Neapolitan pizza, but with an extra light, well-leavened dough that produces an exaggeratedly fluffy crust and a smaller pizza surface, which he notoriously crowns with both the classics, and trendy new and surprising toppings —like fior di latte (cows milk mozzarella cheese), fried purple potato chips, and parmigiana cheese fondue. If you’re not craving pizza, the escarole calzone with black olives, capers, smoked provola, and pecorino cheese is an excellent choice. This pizzeria also makes great, classic Neapolitan fried treats, like crocché, frittatina, and montanara. I usually order an assortment for a delicious start to the meal. Open daily from 12:30 pm-3:30 pm, 7-12:30 pm. Piazza Vittoria, 8, 80121 Napoli NA, tel: 39 081 1875 4037 – $$
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Best Pizza Places, just outside of Naples
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I Masanielli – Francesco Martucci – website→
If you are looking to eat at the top pizzeria in the world, rated by the prestigious ‘50 Top Pizza’ in 2020 for the second year in a row, this is the place for you. Pizza chef Francesco Martucci is a creative and innovative genius that exercises his excellence tirelessly, thanks to his great passion for pizza making—which can be recognized in every pie. Try the pizza “Futuro di Marinara,” which is cooked in three temperatures—then topped with a cream of roasted tomatoes, wild garlic pesto, capers from Salina, anchovies from Trapani, and mountain oregano. Or, the pizza “Mani di Velluto,” topped with a broccoli rabe cream made with buffalo ricotta water, buffalo-milk mozzarella, sausage made from the renowned grey pigs bred in Caserta, and pecorino cheese aged 16 months. These are fine examples of Francesco’s brilliance; pies that are brimming with out-of-this-world, exquisitely unique tastes and textures that will be sure to provide the best pizza experience ever. Pizzeria I Masanielli is located in Caserta, just a 25 minute drive north from the centre of Naples. Open daily from 12:15- 3pm, 7:15-11:30. Closed Sundays for lunch and Mondays all day. Via Giulio Douhet, 11, 81100, Caserta CE, tel: 0823 154 0786 – (explore more) – $$
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