The quintessential Neapolitan pizza topped with tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil.
5 top-rated spots found
Widely considered the 'Sacred Temple of Pizza,' this institution has served only two types of pizza since 1870. Its global fame was cemented by the film 'Eat Pray Love,' but it remains a blue-collar staple where communal marble tables and a spartan atmosphere prioritize the craft over comfort.
📍 Via Cesare Sersale, 1, 80139 Napoli NA, Italy · View on Maps
Gino Sorbillo is a global ambassador for Neapolitan pizza, and his flagship location on the 'via della pizza' is a high-energy hub of culinary excellence. They use organic flours and top-tier PDO ingredients, maintaining a balance between massive popularity and artisanal integrity.
📍 Via dei Tribunali, 32, 80138 Napoli NA, Italy · View on Maps
Famous for its role in the 1954 film 'The Gold of Naples' starring Sophia Loren, Starita is a multi-room maze of history. Don Antonio Starita is a legendary figure in the pizza world, ensuring every Margherita meets rigorous traditional standards while offering a warmer, more welcoming service than the more chaotic downtown spots.
📍 Via Materdei, 27/28, 80136 Napoli NA, Italy · View on Maps
Ciro Salvo is the 'scientist' of Neapolitan pizza, focusing on extreme hydration and low-protein flours to create a dough that is impossibly light and airy. Located away from the gritty center in the upscale Mergellina area, it offers a more refined, modern dining experience with an excellent selection of craft beers and natural wines.
📍 Piazza Sannazaro, 201/c, 80121 Napoli NA, Italy · View on Maps
Known as the 'pizzeria of the students,' Di Matteo gained international fame when Bill Clinton stopped by for a slice. It remains a no-frills bastion of tradition where the action happens right on the street. It is the gold standard for the 'wallet pizza' (folded for eating on the go).
📍 Via dei Tribunali, 94, 80138 Napoli NA, Italy · View on Maps