Our Favorite Pizzerias Near Naples
Some pizzerias are so special that they justify an easy day trip from Naples to towns like Caiazzo, Caserta and Salerno. These are the ones not to miss:
Pepe in Grani In Caiazzo (30 Miles From Naples)
A Naples pizza tour isn’t complete without a meal at Pepe in Grani in nearby Caiazzo. Helmed by internationally lauded Franco Pepe and just 50 km from Naples, the Campania pizzeria is making what very well be the best pizza in Italy if not the world.
Was this meal worth renting a car and driving through the Italian countryside? Let’s put it this way – if you have the time and wherewithal to travel to Caiazzo, don’t hesitate. Be a pizza pioneer and go there now!!
Read more about Pepe in Grani.
Pepe in Grani is located at Vicolo S. Giovanni Battista, 3, 81013 Caiazzo, Italy.
I Masanielli di Francesco Martucci In Caserta (25 Miles From Naples)
Travelers typically take day trips from Naples to Caserta for two primary reasons – visiting the epic Royal Palace of Caserta and eating pizza at globally famous I Masanielli di Francesco Martucci – thrice annointed best pizzeria in the world by the people behind the ‘top 50 pizza” lists. We say plan ahead and do both in the same day!
The train ride between Naples and Caserta is both fast (around 40 minutes) and inexpensive (under 10 euros). However, for pizza pioneers who plan ahead and score advance reservations, the experience is priceless.
Read more about I Masanielli di Francesco Martucci.
I Masanielli di Francesco Martucci is located at Viale Giulio Douhet, 11, 81100 Caserta CE, Italy.
Pizzeria Giagiu’ in Salerno (35 Miles From Naples)
Located at the tip of the Amalfi Coast, Salerno is a simple detour or home base for anybody traveling from Naples to Positano or Ravello. However, pizza pioneers can spend the day visiting this Campania city that influenced generations of pizza makers in American cities like New Haven and NYC.
Salerno’s pizza is similar to Neapolitan pizza with a couple key differences. First, traditional Salerno-style pizza has a crispier crust. And, second, Salerno pizzerias like the excellent Pizzeria Giagiu’ have direct access to some of the region’s finest anchovies. Whether or not you order a pie toppped with the salty fish is optional but recommended.
Pizzeria Giagiu’ is located at Lungomare Trieste, 218/220, 84122 Salerno SA, Italy.
