One of the most famous pizzerias in the world, would it lived up to the hype?? I had to try it.
So I have to say I am used to American pizza which has meats, and different toppings. Once you get used to Margherita or...just accept the fact that you simply can’t get toppings on your pizza you’re on your way.
The first time I passed by here there was a long line but I was heading somewhere else so no problem. When I finally went to eat, about 7:30PM I figured out the system, there were 2 lines one where you were given a number and waited to be seated and the takeout line. Since I was by myself I opted for takeout as the place I was staying at was only a 5 minute walk away. I was here in the offseason so it was mostly Neapolitans with just a couple of tourists so the wait for a table was about 45 minutes+ while I waited about 5 minutes to get inside to place my order and then waited 10-15 minutes or so to pick up my pizza.
The menu is really simple only 4 different pizzas to choose from:
Margherita- tomato, fior di latte cheese, oil, basil
Marinara- tomato, oregano, garlic, oil
Cosacca- tomato, pecorino cheese, oil, basil
Marita- half Margherita and half Marinara
I opted for the Margherita and Cosacca. While Italian pizza is meant to be eaten with a knife and fork, if it is cut into slices I am going to pick it up to eat it. Both pies were excellent, you can taste the fresh tomatoes and cheese. The crust is very thin (which is why you eat it with a knife and fork duh!) which is how I like my crust.
At only €5,50 per pizza it makes it all that much better. I have been told that you should not wait in line too long for a pizza in Napoli because there is always another good pizzeria just around the corner. I would recommend waiting a little to try the pizza here because it really is that good, probably the 2nd best pizza I had in all of Italy. In fact, I ate here twice while in Napoli.
I give it 4.5 stars out of 5, rounded up to 5.More
