Pizza

With all the wonderful things to see and do in Naples, the question I am most often asked is "where do I get real Naples pizza?"

They take their pizza seriously in Naples, which is the home of the Pizza Napoletana Association, a non-profit group dedicated to promoting and producing the "true Neapolitan pizza".  Members of the association commit to making pizza using the traditional methods and ingredients.  Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana

So where to go in Naples?  It depends on what part of town you find yourself in, but here are some of the best:

Da Michele

Da Michele (Via Sersale, 13):  A few blocks from the train station, this is perhaps the most famous pizzaria in Naples.  It doesn't look like much from the outside (nor from the inside, to be honest), but the lines of people waiting for them to open each day testify to their greatness.

Di Matteo

Di Matteo (Via dei Tribunali, 94):  In the heart of the centro storico of Naples, Da Matteo has been serving pizza in Naples since 1936.  Again note the crowds outside.

Lombardi (Via Foria, 12):  Near the Archeology Museum, Lombardi is known for creative combinations and larger sized pizzas.

A true Italian pizza is always served in a "personal" size, meant for one person, unlike the large multi-slice pies we are accustomed to here at home.  They are approximately the size of a large dinner plate.

The other way to get pizza is "pizza al taglio" (cut pizza, sometimes referred to as "pizza rustica"), which is sold a slice at a time by weight and meant to be eaten standing up.  It is generally made in large, flat pans which are displayed in a case.  Once you choose your type and specify the weight you want, it is reheated and then served.