POSITANO: Best Pizza in Naples

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Best Pizza in Naples

1. 1. Da Michele on Via Sersale, 13 – Tel +390815539204.

Let’s start with what some people may consider the inconveniences- the restaurant is rustic to say the least (almost spartan and very much “no frills”), no reservations are accepted, you always have to wait in line (we had 40 people before us!!) and they serve only 2 kinds of pizza. Nothing but the pizza Margherita and Pizza Marinara here, using only fiore di latte cow´s milk and sweet , tantalizing San Marzano tomatoes. So why do we recommend this place? Because this is the best pizza in Naples in our opinion!!!

The Condurro Family have been making pizzas since 1870. The great Diego Maradona was a frequent visitor when he played for Napoli.

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"One of The BEST PIZZAS I've Evr Had"

In MY LIFE

PIZZA at MARINO RISTORANTE PIZZERIA

2. Marino Ristorante Pizzeria tel. 39 081 764 0280

Via Santa Lucia 118, Napoli

Yes the Pizza I had at Marino Ristorante Pizzeria in Naples, Italy, was without question, one of the Best Pizzas that I have ever had in my life, bar none. It's quite funny, I was walking around Naples and getting hungry, I was looking for a good place to eat. I knew I wanted to get a nice plate of Spaghetti Vongole . As I walked along Via Santa Lucia I came across a trattoria that looked like it might be good. I went inside to take a look. The girl at the cash register greeted me and seemed very nice, and as I looked around the place looked good to me and had a nice feel to it. When I spotted a large Italian Family of about 12 people at one large table, I figured it must be good, so I asked the girl for a table and she told me to take a seat anywhere I liked.

I picked out a nice strategic spot to be comfortable at and watch all the action. Most of that action happened to be that Italian Family having quite a massive feast, as dish after dish of antipasti, pasta, and seafood came out of the kitchen one by one.

Anyway, I ordered a samll carafe of Falanghina, and looked over the menu. I settled on an Insalta Frutta di Mare (Seafood Salad) which turned out to be, probably the best Seafood Salad that I've ever had in my life (seriously). After that, my Spaghetti Vongole came, and yes, it was the best I've ever had, including the one I love so much at Da Vincenzo's in Positano.

Wow, really amazing, two of the msot wonderful Italian dishes I've ever had. I had to go to the little boys room, and on the way, I had to pass the Pizzaiolo and the restaurants Pizza oven. I took a look, and the Pizzas looked damn good. I went into the bagno, and took care of business. I came out, and stopped by to look at the pizza again. I had a little chat with the Pizzaiolo, and those Pizzas just looked so good, I caouldn't resist, I had to have one, so I did. I ordered a Pizza can Salame.

It came a few minutes later, and looking at it, I said, "Wow! I'm never gonna finish this. I'l eat half and I'll be happy."

So I started eating the Pizza, and damn was it good? Super Good. One of the best Pizzas I've ever had in my entire life. And I've had a lot. And at some of the best places in the World, including New York, Naples, Salerno, and the Amalfi Coast. The Pizza was so good, I couldn't stop eating, and I eneded up doing what I didn't think I'd do. I ate the whole darn thing. Wow?

Yes that Pizza was great. The antipasto (Seafood Salad) was great. The Spaghetti Vongole was probably the best plate of Spaghetti with Clam Sauce that I've ever eaten, anytime at all. And in conclusion, I have to say that Marino, is without question the best restaurant, and the best place to eat in all of Napoli, and their Pizza may very well be thee best in all of Naples, and that includes a number of Pizzerias that are much more famous, like: Da Michele, Da Matteo, Gino Sorbillo Pizza, and others, Marino Pizza is the best. "Trust me."

3. Il Pizzaiolo del Presidente on Via Tribunali, 120/121 Tel. +39081210903

Right in the heart of Spaccanapoli, the historic center of Naples, Signore Ernesto Cacialli welcomed us here with a huge smile. Pizzaiolo since the time he was 7 (!!!), Ernesto invited former US president Bill Clinton – who was in Naples for G8 – to taste his creations (back in 1994) and since then his pizzeria (the “president´s” pizzeria) was re-named in his honor. Buono!

4. Pizzeria Brandi

on Salita S.Anna di Palazzo, 1- 2 (angolo via Chiaia)

Tel +39081416928

Close to the elegant Chiaia neighborhood and to Piazza Plebiscito, this is where the mythical “Pizza Margherita” was invented. Although pizzas have apparently been around in one form or another since Ancient Roman times, Raffaele Esposito is credited with creating the Margherita. He worked at this very pizzeria (established in 1780) and in 1889 he was asked to bake 3 different kinds of pizza for the royal visit of King Umberto I and Queen Margherita of Savoy. The Queen’s favorite was a pizza that had the colors of the Italian flag: basil leaves for green, mozzarella for white, and tomatoes for red. Named Pizza Margherita in her honor, this is how this pizza is still universally known . Brandi is one of the more elegant and atmospheric pizzerias and offer many traditional Napoletano side dishes as well.

While Italians tend to drink beer with pizza, they offer some nice Falanghina white wines and Aglianico based reds here as well.

5. Di Matteo

(Via dei Tribunali, 94 – tel +39081455262)

Founded in 1936 by Salvatore Di Matteo, the pizzeria was then managed by the “scugnizzi pizzaioli” (street urchin pizzaioli kids, usually poor, going to school only when they had to and spending a lot of time hanging out in the narrow streets of Naples) that used to work for him. Today, it is run by Raffaele Marigliano, who 50 years ago created an amazing Pizza con Alici e Cicinielli. Here you cannot miss the pizza fritta, a deep fried pizza with ricotta cheese, Provola Cheese, tomato sauce and sugna (lard). Heaven on earth!

6. Pizzeria Trianon da Ciro

on Via P. Colletta, 46 Tel: +39.081.5539426

Established in 1923, this is a BIG pizzeria, with 3 floors. Here you can find exquisite (made fresh daily) buffalo milk mozzarella as a topping as well as the full range of pizza toppings you normally expect. They have 29 in their list and their specialty is salsiccia (Italian sausage) and friarielli (a kind of sprouting broccoli that grows only in the countryside around Naples, see photo below). Recommended.

"HOW to MAKE PIZZA at HOME" !

Recipe

7. Sorbillo Gino Pizzeria

on via Tribunali, 32 tel. +39081.446643

This is another pizza “temple” in the “centro storico” of Naples; run today by daughter Anna Sorbillo, a member of the 21st generation pizza making family. Sorbillo can also deliver to your home or hotel (in historic center of Naples) and you can order on line.

8. Da Ettore

(Via S. Lucia, 56 – tel +39081 7640498)

Right on the seafront, facing the pretty Castel dell’Ovo marina/fortress on the elegant Santa Lucia boulevard (where politicians, actors and tourists frequent) the pizza here is truly excellent. But apart from pizza, they also excel in the “Frittura all’Italiana”, a sinfully delicious mix of deep fried aubergines (eggplant), zucchini, mozzarella, arancini (rice croquettes), cauliflower, potato croquettes, zeppulelle con alghe.

Some Tasty ARANCINI at Da ETTORE

9. Lombardi

on via Foria, 12 tel +39081456220

Close to the FABULOUS archeological museum of Naples (with its fascinating Erotic room of Pompeii mosaics, and the Farnese collection), Pizzeria Lombardi was founded in the turn of the century by Enrico Lombardi who sold pizza in Brazil before setting up his pizzeria in Naples. Nowadays it is run by his grandsons Nando and Gigi. They offer also a variety of simple, perfectly executed dishes, but pizza is what you come for. Their specialty is pizza with smoked Provola cheese.

10. Antica Pizzeria Port’Alba

(Via Port’Alba, 18 – tel +390814421061) This is the oldest pizzeria in Naples and Italy. Founded in 1738 as seller of street food, it became a real pizzeria in 1830. Vincenzo Luciano is the 5th generation to run the business.

10. La Notizia

on Via Caravaggio, 53-55 – tel +390817142155

Named after the movie (the owner Enzo Coccia loves “Citizen Kane”), this pizzeria opens for dinners only, allowing time for the yeast to create the perfect dough. A real treat is the pizza bianca – without tomatoes – with scarola salad, aubergines (eggplant) and provola cheese. It is not located in a touristy neighborhood, but it is absolutely worth going to the upper part of the town to reach it. Authentic Napoli.

11. L'Archetto Pizzeria, Salerno, Italy

I stumbled upon L'Archetto Pizzeria, while walking aroiund and exploring Salerno the first time I was there. I came upon, took a peak inside, and I knew I had to eat there. I was hungry for some pasta and antipasto, so I didn't get a Pizza that first time. I had some razor clams to start and then had SPaghetti al Mare made with local clams and mussles. It was super tasty and I thorouhgly enjoyed it. I enjoyed the tasty food, being inside this cool old place, and watching the amazing old couple taking care of everything. Gerardo and his wife, and that was it. This was the personification of what people call a "Mom & Pop" restaurant. Gerardo and his wife take your order and bring you your food. Gerardo makes all of the Pizzas and his wife makes everything else: the antipasti, pasta, and fish dishes.

Well I had a wonderful lunch that day that I finished up with a nice big slice of juicy Watermelon, and I asked for an Amaro, and the gentelmen Gerardo poured me an Amaro Capo d' Stato, and gave it to me on the house.

I watched Gerardo make all those good looking Pizzas, and I had to have one.