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The canonical Neapolitan pizza: a thin charred disc with a raised cornicione, dressed with San Marzano tomato, fior di latte mozzarella and basil, baked in a wood-fired oven at 485 degrees Celsius.
Pizza margherita was formalised in Naples in 1889 when pizzaiolo Raffaele Esposito of Pizzeria Brandi served Queen Margherita of Savoy a pizza in the colours of the Italian flag. The Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN) codified its production rules in 1984 and the craft was inscribed on the UNESCO intangible cultural heritage list in 2017.
5 editor picks for Pizza Margherita Napoletana in Naples, ranked by editorial score. All Naples signature dishes · Pizza Margherita Napoletana across every city.
Da Michele in Naples' Forcella has baked margherita and marinara since 1870, the city's defining pizza counter. Kitchen leans neapolitan pizza.
OrderPizza margherita and pizza marinara, the only two on the carte for 150 years.
TipTake a numbered ticket from the door and wait outside. The classic margherita is 5 euros 50; cash preferred.
Ciro Salvo's 50 Kalo in Naples' Mergellina edge of Chiaia ranks among the world's top three pizzerias on the 50 Top Pizza list, with a 72-hour fermentation.
OrderMargherita with San Marzano DOP and the marinara with Cetara anchovies and oregano.
TipBook on the website a fortnight ahead for dinner. Lunch is the calmer service; the long dough proof is the signature.
Ciro Oliva's Concettina ai Tre Santi in Naples' Sanita is the modern pizza fine-dining room, with tasting menus of six small pizzas and a wine pairing.
OrderThe five-pizza tasting menu and the modern margherita with three tomato cuts.
TipBook on the website three weeks ahead. The tasting menu runs 45 euros; the historic counter still serves the classic pizzas.
Gino Sorbillo's headquarters on Via dei Tribunali in Naples is the third-generation family pizzeria, with 21 siblings carrying the dough across four city.
OrderThe margherita with San Marzano DOP and the seasonal special with friarielli.
TipNo bookings; arrive 12:30 or 19:00 for the shortest queue. The pizza fritta at Lievito Madre two doors down handles overflow.
Brandi off Via Toledo in Naples claims the 1889 invention of the pizza margherita by Raffaele Esposito for Queen Margherita of Savoy. Priced at €€.
OrderPizza margherita, the canonical version named for the queen in 1889.
TipOpen daily 12:00-15:30 and 19:00-24:00. Book ahead for groups; the original Esposito plaque sits at the entrance.
Pizza Margherita Napoletana makes more sense with someone from Naples explaining it. These are the classes and tours we have checked, with booking links.
Day trip · 8 hours
Experience a spectacle of history, nature, and archaeology. Visit the famous city of Pompeii, see the archaeological zone preserved by the eruption of Vesuvius, and cl...
Guided tour · 3 hours
From the birthplace of pizza to hidden gems of Neapolitan cuisine, this tour promises a delectable and unforgettable experience that you must not miss. Remember: in Na...
2.5 hours
Experience a cooking class in Naples and learn how to create authentic Neapolitan pizza from expert pizzaiolos (pizza makers). Enjoy your creations with a starter and a drink.
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