Best Pizza in Naples

Finding the best pizza in Naples sounds simple until you realise how many excellent pizzerias the city contains.

There is no single objectively best choice.

Some travellers want an iconic historic pizzeria. Others care more about dough, fried pizza, neighbourhood atmosphere or avoiding an hour-long queue.

The better question is:

Which pizzeria is best for the experience you want?

If you would also like to learn how the pizza is made, check live availability before you fix the rest of your itinerary.

Quick Picks

The six pizzerias below are not ranked. Da Michele, Sorbillo and Starita are the famous names, 50 Kalò and Concettina ai Tre Santi lean towards modern, ingredient-focused pizza, and La Notizia 53 is the one to save for a dedicated pizza trip.

Opening hours, queues and booking policies change, so check the current details for any pizzeria before you travel.

Other Naples Food Experiences You Might Enjoy

Between pizzerias, you can book pizza-making classes with a working pizzaiolo, pizza and tiramisu workshops and full Neapolitan cooking classes around Via dei Tribunali and Spaccanapoli.

L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele

One of Naples’ most internationally famous historic pizza names.

Its appeal lies in simplicity.

If you go, start with Margherita and Marinara.

This is ideal for travellers who want a classic benchmark.

Best For

• first-time visitors
• traditionalists
• historic-pizzeria fans

Potential Downside

Popularity can mean queues.

If the wait is extreme and you simply want excellent pizza, Naples has many alternatives.

Gino e Toto Sorbillo

Its Via dei Tribunali location makes it extremely convenient for people already exploring Centro Storico.

Good for combining pizza with Naples Cathedral, San Gregorio Armeno, Spaccanapoli and historic-centre sightseeing.

Best For

Visitors who want a famous Naples pizza name without leaving the centre.

Starita

Starita in Materdei is an important historic neighbourhood pizzeria.

It is particularly interesting if you want to explore both baked pizza and fried Naples specialities.

Best For

• pizza history
• fried food
• travellers willing to leave the busiest tourist streets

50 Kalò

A strong choice for people especially interested in dough, fermentation, ingredient quality and modern Neapolitan pizza.

Best For

Home pizza makers and dough enthusiasts. If that is you, our guides to Neapolitan pizza dough and the best flour for Neapolitan pizza will give you plenty to look for at the table.

Concettina ai Tre Santi

Located in Rione Sanità.

This is a good choice if you want to combine modern Naples pizza with exploring one of the city’s most distinctive neighbourhoods.

Best For

• contemporary pizza
• ingredient-focused menus
• Sanità itineraries

La Notizia 53

Away from the main concentration of historic-centre attractions.

This makes more sense for repeat visitors, serious pizza travellers and multi-day stays.

Which Should You Choose?

Most famous traditional experience

Da Michele.

Historic-centre convenience

Sorbillo.

Fried specialities

Starita.

Dough

50 Kalò.

Contemporary neighbourhood experience

Concettina ai Tre Santi.

Dedicated pizza trip

La Notizia 53.

Is the Best Pizza Always Famous?

No.

Famous names are useful because of their history and consistency, but they also bring queues and crowds.

Do not be afraid to try a busy neighbourhood pizzeria that is not on every international ranking.

What Pizza Should You Order?

Start with:

1. Margherita
2. Marinara

These are the easiest pizzas for comparing dough, tomato and oven technique. Our guide to what Neapolitan pizza is explains what to look for in each.

Then try buffalo mozzarella, anchovies, sausage, vegetables and fried pizza.

Margherita vs Marinara

For what goes into each and why, see our guide to Neapolitan pizza ingredients.

Don’t Miss Pizza Fritta

Fried pizza is an essential Naples experience.

Do not spend your entire trip comparing only baked Margheritas.

What Is Pizza a Portafoglio?

A smaller pizza folded into a “wallet” so it can be eaten while walking.

It is a great street-food option between sightseeing stops.

Do You Need Reservations?

Policies vary.

Some pizzerias accept bookings, while others operate primarily with walk-ins.

Check the current policy before travelling specifically for one restaurant.

Should You Queue?

Sometimes.

If you specifically want to experience a famous historic institution, waiting may be worthwhile.

If your only goal is excellent Neapolitan pizza, set a queue limit and use one of the city’s many alternatives.

Best Areas for Pizza

Centro Storico

Best for first-time visitors.

Materdei

Useful for Starita and neighbourhood exploration.

Rione Sanità

Excellent for combining food with a distinctive part of Naples.

Mergellina / Chiaia side

Useful for widening your pizza itinerary.

How to Build a Pizza Crawl

1. Start with Margherita.
2. Compare Marinara somewhere else.
3. Try pizza fritta.
4. Finish with a more contemporary pizza.

Do not necessarily do everything in one day. For a fuller plan, our Naples pizza guide includes a one-day pizza itinerary and how many pizzerias are sensible in a single day.

How to Compare Pizzerias

Order the same simple pizza.

Pay attention to:

• cornicione
• centre texture
• tomato
• mozzarella
• char
• balance

You quickly realise how much variation exists within “Neapolitan pizza.”

Eating Pizza vs Making Pizza

A pizzeria shows you what professional pizza tastes like.

A pizza-making class shows you why.

After learning to stretch dough and control toppings, you will probably notice completely different details when you eat pizza afterwards. Our guide to stretching pizza dough by hand explains what a class teaches your hands.

The class that fits most easily around a pizzeria itinerary is the Neapolitan Pizza and Tiramisu Cooking Class — dough from scratch, a wood-fire oven and tiramisu, rated 4.9/5 by over 1,600 guests and from around €20. If you would like to choose your own toppings, the Pizza and Tiramisu Making Class with Drink and Appetizer (4.9/5, over 1,000 guests) opens with an aperitivo. For a smaller group and a glass of wine, there is the Neapolitan Pizza and Tiramisù Making Class (4.7/5, around 990 reviews).

Compare pizza-making classes in Naples →

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the best pizza in Naples?

There is no universally agreed winner. Da Michele, Sorbillo, Starita, 50 Kalò, Concettina ai Tre Santi and La Notizia are useful starting points for different styles of experience.

What should I order first?

Margherita or Marinara.

Is pizza in Naples supposed to be soft?

Yes. The centre is usually soft and flexible.

Should I try pizza fritta?

Definitely.

Is one pizza per person normal?

Yes.

Should I take a pizza class as well?

If pizza is a major reason for your trip, combining pizzerias with a hands-on class gives you a much deeper understanding.

Final Thoughts

Do not visit Naples determined to discover one definitive winner.

Compare.

Eat a minimalist Margherita. Try Marinara. Taste pizza fritta. Explore more than one neighbourhood.

Then decide what your best pizza in Naples was.

Ready to Book?

The Naples pizza making class — dough from scratch, wood-fire oven, pizza and tiramisu — is rated 4.9/5 by over 1,600 guests. Classes from €20. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.