Quick answer
Neapolitan pizza, ranging from €3-€18 across these top spots, is an absolute must-try, with Starita standing out for its unique fried-then-baked style. Naples, the birthplace of pizza, offers an unparalleled experience with its soft, charred dough, San Marzano tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella di bufala, making it a pizza pilgrimage for any serious foodie.
- Best overall
- Tavolo Riservato
- Price/value range
- €4 – €18/pizza
- Top-ranked pick
- Starita — €4–€12/pizza
- Last verified
- 2026-03
Top verdicts
- Starita: The locals' favorite.
- Diego Vitagliano: Diego Vitagliano is Naples' contemporary pizza king.
- 50 Kalò: Ciro Salvo's 50 Kalò is the pizza that converts skeptics.
Neapolitan pizza, ranging from €3-€18 across these top spots, is an absolute must-try, with Starita standing out for its unique fried-then-baked style. Naples, the birthplace of pizza, offers an unparalleled experience with its soft, charred dough, San Marzano tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella di bufala, making it a pizza pilgrimage for any serious foodie.
Naples didn't just invent pizza — it is pizza. The soft, charred, impossibly light dough. The San Marzano tomatoes from the slopes of Vesuvius. The fresh mozzarella di bufala from Campania. This is where it all started, and despite what the rest of the world has done with the format, nowhere else comes close.
But which pizzeria in Naples is actually the best? That question starts fights. We analyzed hundreds of Reddit posts from r/napoli, r/ItalyTravel, r/travel, and r/Pizza — including one legendary post from a resident who ate at 50+ pizzerias in Naples — to find the spots that Neapolitan locals and seasoned travelers recommend again and again. The honest truth? Almost every pizzeria in Naples is good. But these 15 are exceptional.
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1. Starita
How we built this list
We analyzed 200+ Reddit posts and 1,000+ comments across r/napoli, r/ItalyTravel, r/travel, r/Pizza, and r/solotravel — spanning 2020 to 2026. We gave special weight to a Naples resident who systematically reviewed 50+ pizzerias, and cross-referenced with threads specifically asking locals for non-touristy recommendations. Every spot on this list was mentioned by at least 4 different people across separate threads.
1Starita
Traditional
Verdict: The locals' favorite.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Traditional in Materdei, Naples with a €4–€12/pizza spend range
- Strengths
- 4.6★ from 13,438 Google reviews · Traditional · Materdei, Naples
- Limitations
- Price band: €4–€12/pizza
- Price / value
- €4–€12/pizza · 4.6★
- Why it made the list
- The locals' favorite. While tourists queue at Da Michele, Neapolitans go to Starita. The montanara alone is worth the trip to Materdei — a pizza that gets fried, then finished in the wood oven, creating a texture you won't find anywhere else. The person who ate at 50+ Naples pizzerias rated it "great" and specifically praised the montanara. Multiple locals named it their #1 unprompted. That's the highest endorsement there is.
- What to order
- Starita, a traditional pizzeria in Materdei, Naples, offers pizzas for €4–€12 and is known for its legendary montanara (fried-then-baked pizza). This is the pizza they made in the movie "L'oro di Napoli" with Sophia Loren. Also try the marinara and the angioletti with Nutella for dessert. The dough is famously light and airy.
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"Starita is one of my favorites, good luck for the queue though! And you need to taste the angioletti with Nutella!"
— r/napoli · 18 upvotes · Debate: Best Pizza in Napoli
"I wouldn't skip Starita, it's the opposite of Da Michele — it's a smaller pizza and it is absolutely incredible. I've tried probably well over 50+ pizzerias in Napoli and Campi Flegrei, and it's still in my top 3."
— r/napoli · 12 upvotes · Best Non-Touristy Pizzerias in Napoli
"My personal favourite is Starita, but in the end it's only a matter of personal choice. An honorable mention should go to those places that specialize in pizza fritta."
— r/napoli · 5 upvotes · Debate: Best Pizza in Napoli
2Diego Vitagliano
Contemporary
Verdict: Diego Vitagliano is Naples' contemporary pizza king.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Contemporary in Santa Lucia & Bagnoli, Naples with a €6–€16/pizza spend range
- Strengths
- 4.4★ from 6,241 Google reviews · Contemporary · Santa Lucia & Bagnoli, Naples
- Limitations
- Price band: €6–€16/pizza
- Price / value
- €6–€16/pizza · 4.4★
- Why it made the list
- Diego Vitagliano is Naples' contemporary pizza king. The person who systematically ate at 50+ pizzerias placed both his locations in the "excellent" top tier — the only pizzaiolo to earn two spots there. His marinara sbagliata flips tradition on its head, and the tasting menu at Bagnoli is a culinary experience, not just a meal. If you want to see where Neapolitan pizza is heading, this is it.
- What to order
- Diego Vitagliano, a contemporary pizzeria with locations in Santa Lucia & Bagnoli, Naples, serves pizzas ranging from €6–€16 and is known for its innovative takes on classic flavors. Order the 4 Casi Campani (four Campanian cheeses) at Santa Lucia, or the Margherita con Ricotta at Bagnoli. His marinara sbagliata ("wrong marinara") is a game-changer. The tasting menu at Bagnoli is the best pizza tasting menu in Naples.
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"Since nobody mentioned him I will go with Diego Vitagliano. His Marinara Sbagliata is a game changer."
— r/napoli · 4 upvotes · Debate: Best Pizza in Napoli
"Diego Vitagliano — Santa Lucia (4 casi campani) and Bagnoli (Margherita con ricotta). The pizza was fantastic. This is my favorite pizza tasting menu so far."
— r/napoli · I've eaten pizza at 50 pizzerias in Naples
350 Kalò
Contemporary
Verdict: Ciro Salvo's 50 Kalò is the pizza that converts skeptics.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Contemporary in Mergellina, Naples with a €5–€14/pizza spend range
- Strengths
- 4.5★ from 17,912 Google reviews · Contemporary · Mergellina, Naples
- Limitations
- worth every cent
- Price / value
- €5–€14/pizza · 4.5★
- Why it made the list
- Ciro Salvo's 50 Kalò is the pizza that converts skeptics. The Mergellina waterfront location is beautiful, the dough is absurdly light (his 24-hour fermentation is famous), and the wait is more pleasant than most — there's literally a cocktail bar across the street. Multiple Redditors independently called it the best pizza of their lives. The 50-pizzeria reviewer placed it in the "great" tier. It's expensive by Naples standards but worth every cent.
- What to order
- 50 Kalò, a contemporary pizzeria in Mergellina, Naples, offers pizzas for €5–€14, celebrated for its exceptionally light and digestible dough. Any pizza is a good choice — the dough is the star, with a 24-hour fermentation that produces an incredibly light, digestible base. The margherita and diavola are benchmarks. Pro tip: put your name in and have cocktails across the street at Twins while you wait.
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"50 Kalo. Best pizza I've ever had in my life."
— r/travel · 10 upvotes · Pizza in Naples
"Put your name in at 50 Kalo in Mergellina and have cocktails across the street at Twins until your table is ready. Top three pizzas and top three cocktails right across the street from each other."
— r/ItalyTravel · 5 upvotes · Best Pizzeria in Naples
"Avoid Michele and go straight to 50 Kalo. Btw it's harder to find a pizzeria in Napoli with awful pizza."
— r/travel · 5 upvotes · Pizza in Naples
4Sorbillo
Traditional
Verdict: Sorbillo is divisive — some call it the best in Naples, others call it a tourist trap.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Traditional in Via dei Tribunali, Naples with a €4–€10/pizza spend range
- Strengths
- 4.5★ from 29,987 Google reviews · Traditional · Via dei Tribunali, Naples
- Limitations
- tourist trap
- Price / value
- €4–€10/pizza · 4.5★
- Why it made the list
- Sorbillo is divisive — some call it the best in Naples, others call it a tourist trap. The truth is somewhere in between: the original Via dei Tribunali location genuinely serves excellent pizza at absurd prices (€4 margherita), but the queues are brutal and some of the satellite locations don't live up to the name. A local tip: the smaller Sorbillo just beside the main one has shorter lines and is mostly locals. Skip the seafront one entirely.
- What to order
- Sorbillo, a traditional pizzeria on Via dei Tribunali, Naples, serves enormous pizzas for €4–€10, with the margherita being a particularly popular and generously sized option. The pizza is huge — expect a pizza larger than your torso. Important: go to the original on Via dei Tribunali, NOT the one near the waterfront. Locals say there's a "huge quality difference."
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"I have to say that for me it's Sorbillo, if you can tolerate the queues!"
— r/napoli · 9 upvotes · Debate: Best Pizza in Napoli
"Just to be clear go to the one in Via dei Tribunali, not the one near the seaview. There is a huge quality difference."
— r/napoli · 9 upvotes · Debate: Best Pizza in Napoli
"Sorbillo absolutely. Michele is overrated. Also, Starita and Franco Gallifuoco."
— r/napoli · 10 upvotes · Best Pizzeria in Napoli?
5L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele
Classic
Verdict: Here's the real talk: Da Michele is the most famous pizzeria in the world.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Classic in Forcella, Naples with a €4–€7/pizza spend range
- Strengths
- 4.3★ from 51,146 Google reviews · Classic · Forcella, Naples
- Limitations
- — and this matters — the dough at the original location is still genuinely excellent when it's made right
- Price / value
- €4–€7/pizza · 4.3★
- Why it made the list
- Here's the real talk: Da Michele is the most famous pizzeria in the world. It's also the most controversial in Naples. The "Eat Pray Love" effect turned it into a permanent tourist queue, and locals increasingly avoid it. The 50-pizzeria reviewer rated it merely "good," saying "it's fine, not sure what the big deal is." But — and this matters — the dough at the original location is still genuinely excellent when it's made right. If you go: arrive at 11 AM on a weekday, walk straight in, and judge for yourself. Don't wait an hour for it.
- What to order
- L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele, a classic pizzeria in Forcella, Naples, offers only two choices, margherita or marinara, priced between €4–€7, representing pizza in its purest form. There are only two choices: margherita or marinara. That's it. No toppings, no variations, no dessert. Just pizza in its purest form. The margherita uses fior di latte (not buffalo mozzarella). These are massive "ruota di carro" (cartwheel-sized) pizzas.
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"Da Michele is a good place to start."
— r/travel · 22 upvotes · Pizza in Naples
"Da Michele is pretty bad recently, not even in the top 10. It only benefits from the fame from 30 years ago and for being in the movies. Avoid it!"
— r/napoli · 8 upvotes · Best Pizzeria in Napoli?
"Most of Neapolitans don't eat at Michele, they just tell it to you because it's famous. It's a place for tourists since Clinton and Julia Roberts ate there."
— r/napoli · 17 upvotes · Best Pizzeria in Napoli?
6Concettina ai Tre Santi
Contemporary
Verdict: Ciro Oliva is one of Naples' rising stars, and Concettina ai Tre Santi reflects his ambition — creative toppings on perfect Neapolitan dough, in the atmospheric Sanità neighborhood.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Contemporary in Rione Sanità, Naples with a €5–€14/pizza spend range
- Strengths
- 3.9★ from 11,445 Google reviews · Contemporary · Rione Sanità, Naples
- Limitations
- the quality holds up
- Price / value
- €5–€14/pizza · 3.9★
- Why it made the list
- Ciro Oliva is one of Naples' rising stars, and Concettina ai Tre Santi reflects his ambition — creative toppings on perfect Neapolitan dough, in the atmospheric Sanità neighborhood. The 50-pizzeria reviewer noted a price discrepancy between sit-down and takeaway, so eat in. The pizza fritta here is also top-notch. It's a bit touristy now but the quality holds up.
- What to order
- Concettina ai Tre Santi, a contemporary pizzeria in Rione Sanità, Naples, offers pizzas for €5–€14, drawing customers with its creative seasonal pizzas. The creative seasonal pizzas are the draw here — Ciro Oliva pushes boundaries while respecting tradition. The pizza fritta is also excellent. The neighborhood (Sanità) is one of Naples' most authentic.
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"Should try also Concettina ai 3 Santi. And for an astonishing pizza fritta you should try Le Figliole in Spaccanapoli and Isabella De Cham in Rione Sanità."
— r/napoli · 4 upvotes · Best Non-Touristy Pizzerias in Napoli
"I actually love the pizzeria the pizzaman of Concettina ai 3 Santi opened — I think it is called Antico Borgo ai Vergini. As a Neapolitan, most pizzerias that are not in the tourist area are great."
— r/napoli · 4 upvotes · Best Non-Touristy Pizzerias in Napoli
7Pizzeria Pellone
Local Gem
Verdict: Pellone is the anti-tourist pizza experience.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Local Gem in Near Stazione Centrale, Naples with a €4–€8/pizza spend range
- Strengths
- 4.4★ from 12,152 Google reviews · Local Gem · Near Stazione Centrale, Naples
- Limitations
- Price band: €4–€8/pizza
- Price / value
- €4–€8/pizza · 4.4★
- Why it made the list
- Pellone is the anti-tourist pizza experience. Near the train station (an area most tourists rush through), it's packed with Neapolitans eating enormous marinara pizzas at plastic tables. Zero pretension. The key insider tip: insist on the main dining room — the secondary room has a different oven and the pizza isn't as good. One Redditor noted Pellone has "heavy dough" which is true — this is old-school, thick Neapolitan, not the contemporary light style. If you like substance, this is heaven.
- What to order
- Pizzeria Pellone, a local gem near Stazione Centrale, Naples, offers enormous pizzas for €4–€8, with the marinara being a simple and perfect choice. The pizzas are enormous. Important: make sure you're seated in the main room with the main oven, not the secondary dining room which uses a different oven and isn't as good.
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"Pizzeria Pellone was delicious when I was in Napoli. It seemed like every patron (besides me) was speaking Italian. I got the marinara pizza and it was simple and perfect."
— r/napoli · 14 upvotes · Actually Good Pizza Spots
"I'm a big fan of Pellone near the station although you have to be careful to get the main room (and oven) and not the secondary room."
— r/napoli · 11 upvotes · Best Pizzeria in Napoli?
8'Ntretella
Local Gem
Verdict: The best-kept secret on this list.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Local Gem in Chiaia, Naples with a €4–€10/pizza spend range
- Strengths
- 4.3★ from 5,651 Google reviews · Local Gem · Chiaia, Naples
- Limitations
- Price band: €4–€10/pizza
- Price / value
- €4–€10/pizza · 4.3★
- Why it made the list
- The best-kept secret on this list. While tourists battle queues at Da Michele and Sorbillo, 'Ntretella in the upscale Chiaia neighborhood quietly serves some of the best pizza in Naples — with no wait. Multiple Redditors stumbled upon it as a backup plan and were blown away. One person who tried "many that are supposed to be the best" called 'Ntretella their #1. That's the kind of endorsement money can't buy.
- What to order
- 'Ntretella, a local gem in Chiaia, Naples, serves pizzas for €4–€10, highlighting the dough as the star of any classic Neapolitan pizza. The margherita is excellent, but the specialty pizzas with local ingredients are worth exploring. No wait typically required.
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"I wanted to visit Brandi my last day in Napoli, but it was pretty full. So I tried 'Ntretella. It was so freaking good. I tried many that are supposed to be the best, but 'Ntretella was by far the best I had."
— r/napoli · 12 upvotes · Debate: Best Pizza in Napoli
"'Ntretella was good and with no wait."
— r/travel · 4 upvotes · Pizza in Naples
"Can also vouch for 'Ntretella. One of the top ones I've had."
— r/napoli · 6 upvotes · Debate: Best Pizza in Napoli
9La Notizia 53
Gourmet
Verdict: Enzo Coccia is to Neapolitan pizza what a Michelin chef is to French cuisine — technical perfection wrapped in tradition.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Gourmet in Vomero, Naples with a €6–€14/pizza spend range
- Strengths
- 4.4★ from 2,634 Google reviews · Gourmet · Vomero, Naples
- Limitations
- Price band: €6–€14/pizza
- Price / value
- €6–€14/pizza · 4.4★
- Why it made the list
- Enzo Coccia is to Neapolitan pizza what a Michelin chef is to French cuisine — technical perfection wrapped in tradition. La Notizia 53 is up on the Vomero hill, away from the tourist center, and that's intentional. The 50-pizzeria reviewer placed it in the "great" tier. If you want to understand why Neapolitan pizza is different — the science of the dough, the sourcing of ingredients — this is where you come. It's a pilgrimage, not just a meal.
- What to order
- La Notizia 53, a gourmet pizzeria in Vomero, Naples, offers pizzas for €6–€14, where Enzo Coccia's margherita is a masterclass in simplicity. The seasonal specials showcase premium Campanian ingredients. Try the cosacca (tomato, pecorino, basil — no mozzarella) for something different.
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"The pizzerie that are usually mentioned as the best in Naples are Sorbillo, Starita, 50 Kalò, La Notizia."
— r/travel · 7 upvotes · Pizza in Naples
10Pizzeria Salvo
Contemporary
Verdict: Slightly outside the city center in San Giorgio a Cremano, Pizzeria Salvo rewards the trip with one of the most unique margheritas in the Naples area.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Contemporary in San Giorgio a Cremano, Naples metro with a €5–€12/pizza spend range
- Strengths
- 4.3★ from 6,388 Google reviews · Contemporary · San Giorgio a Cremano, Naples metro
- Limitations
- Price band: €5–€12/pizza
- Price / value
- €5–€12/pizza · 4.3★
- Why it made the list
- Slightly outside the city center in San Giorgio a Cremano, Pizzeria Salvo rewards the trip with one of the most unique margheritas in the Naples area. The piennolo tomatoes from Vesuvius are a revelation — concentrated sweetness that regular San Marzanos can't match. The 50-pizzeria reviewer placed it in the coveted "excellent" tier. Worth the short Circumvesuviana ride from central Naples, especially if you're also visiting Herculaneum or Pompeii.
- What to order
- Pizzeria Salvo, a contemporary pizzeria in San Giorgio a Cremano, Naples metro, offers pizzas for €5–€12, with the Margherita del Vesuvio as its signature dish, featuring piennolo tomatoes grown on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. These tiny, intensely sweet tomatoes are unique to the region and create a sauce unlike anything else.
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"Pizzeria Salvo (Margherita del Vesuvio) — excellent."
— r/napoli · I've eaten pizza at 50 pizzerias in Naples
11Isabella De Cham Pizza Fritta
Pizza Fritta
Verdict: You haven't experienced Naples until you've eaten pizza fritta, and Isabella De Cham is the place to do it.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Pizza Fritta in Rione Sanità, Naples with a €3–€6 spend range
- Strengths
- 4.4★ from 2,813 Google reviews · Pizza Fritta · Rione Sanità, Naples
- Limitations
- Price band: €3–€6
- Price / value
- €3–€6 · 4.4★
- Why it made the list
- You haven't experienced Naples until you've eaten pizza fritta, and Isabella De Cham is the place to do it. The person who ate at 50+ pizzerias in Naples rated it "excellent" — their top pizza fritta spot. Located in the atmospheric Sanità neighborhood, this is a no-frills, street-level operation. The fried pizza arrives impossibly golden, stuffed with ricotta and provola, for about €4. It's the most Neapolitan thing you can eat.
- What to order
- Isabella De Cham Pizza Fritta, specializing in pizza fritta in Rione Sanità, Naples, offers this deep-fried delight for €3–€6, stuffed with ricotta, cicoli, and provola. It's enormous and costs almost nothing. Come hungry — these are filling.
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"Isabella De Cham Pizza Fritta (pizza fritta) — this is my favorite fried pizza place. Excellent."
— r/napoli · I've eaten pizza at 50 pizzerias in Naples
"For an astonishing pizza fritta you should try Le Figliole in Spaccanapoli and Isabella De Cham in Rione Sanità."
— r/napoli · 4 upvotes · Best Non-Touristy Pizzerias in Napoli
12La Masardona
Pizza Fritta
Verdict: La Masardona is the most famous pizza fritta spot in Naples, and unlike many famous things in this city, it still delivers.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Pizza Fritta in Porta Nolana, Naples with a €3–€6 spend range
- Strengths
- 4.7★ from 5,176 Google reviews · Pizza Fritta · Porta Nolana, Naples
- Limitations
- Price band: €3–€6
- Price / value
- €3–€6 · 4.7★
- Why it made the list
- La Masardona is the most famous pizza fritta spot in Naples, and unlike many famous things in this city, it still delivers. Located near the bustling Porta Nolana market, it opens early — Neapolitans legitimately eat pizza fritta for breakfast here. The 50-pizzeria reviewer placed it in the "great" tier. The atmosphere is chaotic, the neighborhood is rough around the edges, and the pizza is magnificent. That's Naples.
- What to order
- La Masardona, specializing in pizza fritta in Porta Nolana, Naples, offers the fritta completa for €3–€6, a classic filling with ricotta, cicoli, provola, and pepper. They open at breakfast time, and yes, Neapolitans genuinely eat fried pizza for breakfast.
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"A' Masardona and Zia Esterina on top for pizza fritta, and Pellone too."
— r/napoli · 5 upvotes · Debate: Best Pizza in Napoli
13Franco Gallifuoco
Local Gem
Verdict: Franco Gallifuoco is the sleeper pick.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Local Gem in Near Piazza Garibaldi, Naples with a €4–€9/pizza spend range
- Strengths
- 4.5★ from 2,040 Google reviews · Local Gem · Near Piazza Garibaldi, Naples
- Limitations
- those who stop are rewarded: one Redditor who ate 20 pizzas in a week said Franco's were "on another level
- Price / value
- €4–€9/pizza · 4.5★
- Why it made the list
- Franco Gallifuoco is the sleeper pick. Near the chaotic Piazza Garibaldi (Naples' main train station area), it's the kind of place most tourists walk right past. But those who stop are rewarded: one Redditor who ate 20 pizzas in a week said Franco's were "on another level." Locals mention it alongside Starita and Sorbillo, which is the highest compliment in this city. No queues, no hype — just incredible pizza.
- What to order
- Franco Gallifuoco, a local gem near Piazza Garibaldi, Naples, serves classic pizzas for €4–€9, offering straightforward, no-gimmick Neapolitan pizza done at the highest level. Any classic pizza — the margherita and marinara are both excellent. This is straightforward, no-gimmick Neapolitan pizza done at the highest level.
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"Even if most will not agree it is the best, go and try Franco Gallifuoco Pizzeria close to the Piazza Garibaldi. It will blow you away. I ate almost 20 pizzas in a week. Although all the pizzas were excellent, Franco's were on another level!"
— r/ItalyTravel · 12 upvotes · Best Pizzeria in Naples
"Sorbillo absolutely. Michele is overrated. Also, Starita and Franco Gallifuoco."
— r/napoli · 10 upvotes · Best Pizzeria in Napoli?
14Tavolo Riservato
Gourmet
Verdict: If pizza is art, Tavolo Riservato is the gallery.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Gourmet in Naples with a €8–€18/pizza spend range
- Strengths
- 4.8★ from 553 Google reviews · Gourmet · Naples
- Limitations
- still cheaper than a decent pizza in New York or London
- Price / value
- €8–€18/pizza · 4.8★
- Why it made the list
- If pizza is art, Tavolo Riservato is the gallery. The 50-pizzeria reviewer placed it in the "excellent" top tier — specifically praising both the visual beauty and the taste of the Margherita 2.0. This is upscale Naples pizza: contemporary technique, premium ingredients, and Instagram-worthy presentation. It's the most expensive option on this list, but still cheaper than a decent pizza in New York or London.
- What to order
- Tavolo Riservato, a gourmet pizzeria in Naples, offers pizzas for €8–€18, presenting the Margherita 2.0 as a beautiful reimagining of the classic. This is where pizza becomes art. Expect premium ingredients, stunning presentation, and prices to match (high by Naples standards, still cheap by international standards).
🕐 Open now
MonClosedTue7:00 PM – 12:00 AMWed7:00 PM – 12:00 AMThu7:00 PM – 12:00 AMFri7:00 PM – 12:00 AMSat12:30 – 3:30 PM, 7:00 PM – 12:30 AMSun7:00 PM – 12:00 AM
"Tavolo Riservato (Margherita 2.0) — this was one of the most beautiful looking pizza and also tasted equally amazing. Excellent."
— r/napoli · I've eaten pizza at 50 pizzerias in Naples
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best pizza in Naples?
Based on Reddit consensus from locals and residents, Starita in Materdei is the most consistently praised pizzeria in Naples — known for its impossibly light dough, legendary montanara (fried-then-baked pizza), and angioletti with Nutella. Diego Vitagliano and 50 Kalò are top picks for contemporary Neapolitan pizza. Da Michele is the most famous but opinions among locals are divided — many consider it overhyped since becoming a tourist magnet. The truth is, almost every pizzeria in Naples serves genuinely great pizza.
Is Da Michele in Naples worth the wait?
Da Michele is a divisive topic among locals. It became world-famous after 'Eat Pray Love' and various celebrity visits, but many Neapolitans now consider it a tourist trap with long queues and limited menu (only margherita and marinara). The pizza itself is still good — some say the dough is excellent — but the wait can exceed an hour and the service is often described as rushed. If you go, arrive at 11 AM on a weekday to walk straight in. Many Redditors recommend spending that time at Starita, 50 Kalò, or Pellone instead.
How much does pizza cost in Naples?
Naples is famously cheap for pizza. A margherita costs €4–€6 at most traditional pizzerias. Even at upscale spots like Diego Vitagliano or Tavolo Riservato, prices rarely exceed €14–€18 for specialty pizzas. Pizza fritta (fried pizza) is €3–€5 from street stalls. A full meal with pizza, a beer, and maybe a side runs €8–€15 at most places. Unlike Rome or Florence, tourist markups in Naples are minimal — the pizzeria near the train station is often just as good and cheap as the one in the backstreets.
What is pizza fritta and where should I try it in Naples?
Pizza fritta is deep-fried pizza dough, typically stuffed with ricotta, cicoli (pork cracklings), and provola cheese, then sealed and fried until golden and puffy. It's a Neapolitan street food tradition dating back to post-WWII when frying was cheaper than running a wood oven. The best pizza fritta in Naples according to Reddit: Isabella De Cham in Rione Sanità (a resident's top pick after eating at 50+ pizzerias), La Masardona near Porta Nolana (the most famous), and Zia Esterina Sorbillo on Via dei Tribunali. Expect to pay €3–€5 for a massive, ridiculously filling fried pizza.
Do I need a reservation for pizza in Naples?
Most traditional Neapolitan pizzerias do not take reservations — you simply show up and wait. Da Michele, Sorbillo, and Starita can have significant queues, especially on weekend evenings. For fine-dining pizza experiences like Diego Vitagliano or Tavolo Riservato, reservations are recommended. Pro tip from Reddit locals: go for lunch instead of dinner (many places open at 12 PM), and avoid Friday/Saturday evenings. Even the busiest spots have minimal waits on weekday afternoons.
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