How to Find the Best Pizza in Naples

Naples is the birthplace of pizza, and one of the best places in Italy to find great examples of this now ubiquitous Italian food. Authentic Neapolitan pizza may not be as easy to find as you think, though. Here’s how to experience the real deal.

Highlights

• A traditional pizza in Naples arrives whole and is eaten with a knife and fork, partly because the crust is so thin that it wouldn’t hold up to being sliced. 

• One pizza is considered a single serving, so each diner usually gets his or her own. 

• Ingredients must be of exceptionally high quality or a pizzeria won’t get the local seal of approval.

Pizza Walking Tours

Learning what to look for when you’re choosing a pizzeria in Naples is key, and it’s the kind of insider knowledge you’ll get on a food-focused walking tour. Some tours in Naples include a pizza dinner, while others stop for several types of street food—including pizza—to give you a broader overview of the city’s culinary offerings.

Pizza Cooking Classes

Get beyond simply eating Naples’ most famous dish with a pizza-making class. Learn from an expert how to create an authentic Neapolitan pizza, from making the perfect crust to adding just the right amount of each topping. A pizza class not only means you’ll get to eat your delicious creation, but you’ll also get to take home a valuable skill.