Antica Pizzeria da Michele

Antica Pizzeria da Michele is a true Neapolitan milestone, delighting diners in the Forcella neighbourhood since 1930. The secret of this pizzeria is its love of tradition and simplicity: the menu features only Margherita and Marinara, made the old-fashioned way to celebrate heritage flavours with honest ingredients.

The historic venue on Via Cesare Sersale opened in 1930, but the Condurro family began a long tradition of master pizza makers in the heart of central Naples back in 1870. It was Michele Condurro who perfected the craft, learning the secrets of the masters of Torre Annunziata and studying dough preparation and baking. For five generations, the tradition has been carried forward by following Michele’s instructions, serving Neapolitan pizza exclusively as ‘Marinara’ and ‘Margherita’, preserving the recipe’s most authentic flavours and making them famous and loved worldwide.

Considered ‘the temple of pizza’ in Forcella, this place is steeped in pizza, love and passion. Time seems to stand still here, and you can admire the antique oven in all its glory before tucking into one of the best pizzas in the city. Dining at Antica Pizzeria da Michele means experiencing the history of the working-class Neapolitan pizzeria: the atmosphere is cheerfully lively, with attentive, friendly, no-frills service catering to anyone looking for the simplicity and homely warmth that only traditional Neapolitan pizzerias can offer.

Using natural ingredients and time-honoured dough-rising methods, the Margherita and Marinara pizzas at Antica Pizzeria da Michele are made with exceptional produce from Campania, from flour to fiordilatte, relying on trusted suppliers to ensure consistently flawless results.

Photo credit @Marzia Bertelli