Di Matteo was hands down my favorite pizza stop in Naples. I ordered the Taste of Italy, which includes a slice of each different pie plus their fried pizza, and it's the perfect way to experience what they do best. Every slice was flavorful, well balanced, and unmistakably Neapolitan, with each one bringing something a little different to the table. The fried pizza really stood out, light, crisp, and not greasy at all. This place captures everything I love about pizza in Naples: confidence, tradition, and execution without overthinking it. A must-stop if you're serious about pizza. read more

Ambiance: it's one of the most popular pizza places in Naples, there's a waiting line but not too bad, and usually get seated pretty quickly Service: friendly and efficient, after you place the order and don't have to wait for too long, then the pizza will be placed on your table through the food elevator dumbwaiter Food & Drink: classic Neapolitan food LE 4 STAGIONI NAPOLETANE - **** including four quarters of different pizza, Margherita, Marinara, Salsiccia e Friarielli, and Ricotta, Provola e Cicoli, I particularly like the last two, recommend for its variety PIZZA FRITTA TRADIZIONALE - **** Provola, Cottage cheese, Tomato an ingredient chosen from pork Ham and Salami, very interesting format of pizza, it looks like a huge flat dumpling, with crispy dough outside and flavorful fillings, recommend BIRRA ALLA SPINA - *** house draft beer Price: generous portions and affordable prices, expect €15 for a very fulfilling meal read more

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Came here because our hotel host said this is where locals eat. I got the fried pizza but the inside wasn't even hot and the cheese was not melty. Disappointed. When you see the place you don't see seatting right away it's because you gotta insert yourself past the street kiosk and walk up the stairs for a sit down experience. Food not good and service is meh. read more

The Pizzas are very reasonably prices. I did not found them outstanding though considering being in Naples. I liked the sides they had such as the potato balls. This place is bigger than it looks like from the outside. It got an entire second floor. read more

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I know that coming to Naples for pizza is a classic tourist move, but I had to and I heard that Di Matteo was the best. Staff was nice and service was fast. The menu was extensive, but I opted for a margarita with mushroom. The crust was my favorite part- the dough was PERFECT! The sauce was light, flavor phenomenal but almost a little soupy. I noticed everyone eating with a fork/knife (the pizzas are not sliced) and not wanting to be the ignorant American, I did it too. It felt odd, but it was a more practical way to eat the pizza with the slippery toppings. This restaurant is very rustic and there is clearly a lot of history here. read more

I went to this place with one thing in mind: frittatine di pasta. I waited in the line on the street at the window. It moved fast enough. I just pointed at what I wanted because I don't speak good Italian, handed the man my coins and was on my way. It is an enclosed dough around a meat sauce, peas, smoked cheese and bucatini. It was one of the most memorable things I ate in Italy. I will never go near Naples and not get one! read more

Di Matteo - Frittatine di pasta - Italian Near Me - Naples, NA

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The pizza was great! We got the Buffalo margherita and the margherita pizza. Both had wonderful flavor! The service wasn't the best, but it was a quick stop at a counter. Best takeout pizza we have had for sure! read more

Di Matteo - Italian Near Me - Naples, NA

Pizzeria Di Matteo is a historic Neapolitan pizzeria that opened in Naples, Italy in 1936. It was founded by Salvatore Di Matteo. When they first opened, the pizzeria was only a countertop, a wooden oven and a window on the street where customers could lean in and ask for their pizzas. At that time, pizza was still considered a street food that was meant to be eaten on the go. Often called "booklet pizza", it would be folded in four to be held while walking. Today, the pizzeria has two floors and can accommodate over 150 seated diners. In addition to being a pizzeria, the eatery also operates as a 'friggitoria'. This means that they also sell fried foods such as arancini, fried eggplant, and pizza fritta (fried pizza filled with ricotta). These are considered cheap street foods that are intended to be eaten on the go. In 1994, U.S. President Bill Clinton was in Naples for the G7 Summit. Clinton (a huge fan of good pizza) stopped in at Pizzeria Di Matteo with his entourage of secret servicemen. The President happily gobbled down his delicious pizza. The head pizzaiolo at the time was Ernesto Cacialli, who later opened his own pizzeria down the street: 'Pizzeria dal Presidente'. Today Di Matteo is run by Raffaele Marigliano. The head chef and pizzaiolo is Salvatore's grandson, also named Salvatore Di Matteo. My wife and I visited Pizzeria Di Matteo on our honeymoon in July 2018. After looking over the menu, we both decided to order the same thing: a Margherita with Eggplant. It was heavenly! The crust had the perfect amount of chew, the sauce was so savory, and the cheese just melted in your mouth. This pizza was truly the work of a great artisan and definitely good enough for a President! read more

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Worst meal in Naples. The crocche were cold and tasteless......and who liked cold, fried, mashed potato? Uh, no one The pizzas were likewise bland. The mushrooms were canned. The crust was plain The bottle of wine we ordered was straight out of the fridge.......uh, no. Not sure why this place has all the hype. We didn't experience it read more

Di Matteo - Italian Near Me - Naples, NA

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So happy my partner and I stumbled upon this spot for our (self-guided) pizza tour. We sat upstairs near the window overlooking the bustling street. We each ordered a pizza to split as well as the fritto misto (which was an appetizer sampler of fried foods like arancini and zucchini). Overall the pizzas were delicious and the crust was some of the best I've ever had. While there are so many pizza spots in our Napoli bucket list, we may just have to go back here. Oh and it was super reasonably priced (most if not all pizzas were less than 10 euros). read more

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Everyone says Napoli pizza, the birth place of pizza is where it's at. I guess I have never had real pizza. The reviews I read are on point, simple flavors, slightly soupy, light crust. Now considering I almost stood in line for an hour waiting at that "other" place...I'm glad I walked over here, maybe 5 minutes in line. The pizzas are individual sized and is folded over into quarters and placed in a paper wrapper "to go." So Napoli aside, I think it was ok...since it felt like the pizzas were sitting in the glass showcase for a while...it surely wasn't hot when you purchased it. The simple flavors weren't mind blowing either, kinda forgettable to be honest. read more

Pizza at its worst!!! Sad that an institution like this puts out food of this quality!! No disrespect to anyone, but they are not making authentic Neapolitan pizza but pizza for tourists. Before even thinking of goon into this establishment& see if any locals are even going near it. The only locals are the people working there & laughing every time they drop food in front of guests. There is no ambiance it's all about pump & dump! When in Naples skip Di Matteo & you will have done yourself a favour! Much better pizza in North America. read more

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Conveniently located in the old neighborhood of Napoli. I wouldn't say it's the best pizza in Napoli but it's definitely in the top five. Staff nice and food comes out fast. So if you're in a hurry to get some thing quick while sightseeing this is a great option. There are a ton of gross tourist traps in this area and I'm very thankful that we found this place. read more

Di Matteo - Street view - Italian Near Me - Naples, NA

After eating this pizza and returning to US, I can never look at pizza the same again. We went to Napoli especially just to go visit this place! We took a 2 hour ferry from Positano, but it was well worth it! Probably the best pizza I have ever eaten in my life! The place is a hole in the wall, but makes the best pizza that I had on our stay in Italy. I'll post a picture. I wish you could taste it. read more

Di Matteo - Pizza Margarita - Italian Near Me - Naples, NA

Came here in the "morning" (around 10am) based on the suggestion of our AirBNB host and I will never see pizza the same ever again. We got here and got the Margarita to go, and tried some of the fried "Arancino" rice ball with meat and the fried "Frittatina". The fried balls didn't look too appetizing initially but the wife wanted to try them so we got them. Surprisedly they were really good, crispy and the outside, and the Frattatina was filled with potatoes and cheese. Overall really good, but not mind blowing. When I took the first bit of the folded Margarita pizza (my first time seeing a folded pizza, and had to take a second to find the best bite, but I think the trick is to just go for it) I had to stay myself from my complete and utter blown mind. The crust/the dough was so thin and crispy and with the char balanced out the sweetness of the tomato sauce, but the sauce itself was simply magical. I wouldn't think twice if you told me they have merlin or something locked out back just blessing the sauce. The tomatoiness completely engulfs your taste buds and balanced with the crust, really defined a pizza life changing moment. read more

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Wow. Was waiting in line, everyone ahead of me was a local. The lady in front me got her stuff, I stepped forward, and the guy working just turned his body perpendicular to me and starting whistling. Would not acknowledge me. If you are a tourist, they don't want your money, so don't give it to them. read more

I am not sure why this place does not have a five-star rating. Being my first time in Naples, I had no idea what I was doing. However, I knew that I had to find some exceptional pizza. Naturally, being in Naples- the pizza will be much better than the rest of the world, by default. But why stop there? I ran into some local Neopolitans that were showing me portions of the city and they chose here. From the outside, you might think it's a fast food joint that has no sit-down options. That's not the case, there's seating upstairs. The place was incredibly busy, so we took a reservation time and walked back in 30-40 minutes. Do this- take the time to get a pastry, have a beer or a tea, breathe a little. We came back and we were seated. The place was packed- there's obviously a reason why tons of locals are here. We each ordered a Peroni Nastro Azzurro (beer). They ordered different variations of the classic. I ordered a margherita pizza. It was the best pizza that I've had thus far in my life. Also, I say this as a proud pizza snob haha. Give this place a chance, you'll possibly also have the best pizza of your life. Also, Bill Clinton randomly has also eaten here? As the locals say "Teng famm!". read more

Di Matteo - Pizza margherita - Italian Near Me - Naples, NA

This is the real deal! Top level pizza in the world. Check the menu for prize-winning pizzas (on the first page). Must try!

Visited: Spring 2019 Ordered: -Pistacchiosa -Ortolana -Fritto Misto Piccolo Thoughts: The pizzas were delicious and this was definitely the best meal we had in Naples. The pistacchiosa was a white based meat pizza with provola, mortadella and pictacchio. The ortolana was a red based vegetarian pizza with mozzarella, mushrooms, eggplants, spinach and peppers. The fritto misto piccolo was an assortment of deep fried balls. read more

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Fantastic. Delicioso. And Bill Clinton ate here. Searching all of Napoli for the best pizza lead us to Di Matteo. Outside, the restaurant looks like a fast food joint for food to go only. Do not be alarmed, the restaurant is upstairs and one must walk through the bottom floor kitchen to reach it. Once you're out of breath on the third floor, start your order with a Nastro Azzurre to cool you down. It's light Italian beer. Then peruse your menu for your pizza choices. My companion and I chose two pizzas and shared. One was a Tarantina with anchovies and olives, whereas the other had buffala mozzarella and tomato. I recommend choosing the buffala mozzarella as it is different from that around the world. It is made from the milk of water buffalo in the south of Italy. Believe me, you can tast the difference. The waiters will be quick to take your order, then sit and enjoy your beer or wine while you wait. Both pizzas were piping hot and light to eat. I can definitely recommend Di Matteo's for a fine dining experience. ¡Provecho! read more

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Absolutely delicious pizza! Well worth the sketchy walk into town from the port. Very small and quaint, with the sweetest service ever. The kitchen (you walked through it to sit inside) was spotless. The food was fresh and everything you expect from perfect, Italian pizza. read more

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Went there for a brunch as recommended by our AirBnB host. €1.5 is a very good price for a pizza and it tastes good. We ordered 1 margherita, 1 arancino, 1 frittatina and a fried pizza. The margherita is surprisingly good. We also tried margherita at other place. I would say one will fall in love with pizza after this one. I don't really like the fried pizza. For me, it's just fried dough with some white cheese (don't know the name) inside. My husband likes it and particularly the cheese inside. Definitely recommend to try the arancino. It's crispy outside and the stuff inside is very tasty. Rice made the whole ball very special. Btw, after we were full, we ordered another margherita and an arancino. We both decided to come again tomorrow. read more

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First off, I'm not a local. I was in Napoli working on research and - in my spare time - hitting up the city's pizzerias in the interest of finding the best one. Of all the time I spent there, the absolute BEST pizza I had was here. It's down that set of backstreets home to most of the most infamous and revered pizzerias in Napoli, unsurprisingly, and easy to miss if you don't know where you're going. The atmosphere inside is very laid-back and informal, which is nice, and the prices are unbelievably reasonable when considering how flavorful and high quality a pizza you'll get. Also the menu is quite expansive and they have the usual availability of drinks from soda to vino. Also the staff was really friendly and fun, which was nice. So, you might get lost on your way here, but it's worth wandering around awhile because this place has pizzeria down to an artform. read more

Di Matteo - Pizza Marinara con Melanzane. - Italian Near Me - Naples, NA

I have just eaten the best pizza in the world, actually three of them, that's just how good this place is. Also the prices are quite reasonable, all pizzas between 3 to 8 EU. My total bill for 3 pizzas, a bottle of wine and a water was under 35. However, make no mistake, the low price will get you the best ingredients and the best pizza around. This place is straight to the point, no BS, so if you are one of those that needs the waiter to make you feel pretty and special don't even bother, stay away snowflake, and for the ones that wanna eat the greatest pizza in the universe do come and enjoy. read more

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We were on a cruise and we ported in Naples. We kept on hearing the phrase "while in Naples you got to try their pizza. This is were pizza was born". As a foodie and a pizza lover. I had to try the pizza here. We found Di Matteo on Yelp and Travel Advisor so we had to try it. We got off the ship, used our GPS to guide us in the streets of Naples. After going through busy street and neighbor street, we finally found it. First thing I said is that it? The door way was smaller than a garage door with a small counter having a few slices of pizza. Well we walk in and you're right in their kitchen and they lead us to the left which has a small dining area. Maybe 6 small tables, but we heard they have a huge upstairs dining area too. Very plain. Very Italian. Very old. Nothing fancy about this pizzeria. We ordered 5 pizzas for 10 people. They had so many types of pizza. We had 3 different Margarita pizzas with different toppings and 2 specialty pizzas. All the pizzas we ordered were probably medium sized pizzas in the US. Another thing is they don't cut your pizza. They give you a knife and you have at it. Thin crust. Fresh. Light. Great tomato sauce. Topping weren't overwhelming but just right. Best pizza I've had. I'm sorry but I forgot all the topping we had. Nothing spectacular but really good. Toppings were fresh. We watched them cook it in their oven too. None of this throwing pizza in the air stuff. Just smashing it on a marble countertop by hand. Another thing is all the pizza's cost between €3.50-6.00. So pizza was cheap and since we came for lunch our pizza came out pretty quickly. I heard that at night time this place is really busy. I'm glad we came during off hours. They had 5 guys working the kitchen so I guess they were getting ready for the rush. Anyways, Di Matteo was worth it. Great pizza. Fresh ingredients. Just experiencing the Naples pizza is worth it. Don't kid yourself, while in Naples you got to try Di Matteo. Yum yum. read more

Di Matteo - Italian Near Me - Naples, NA

Loved this place! I can't remember the name of my order, but had an entire pizza to myself. Strongly recommend.

Hands down, one of the best, if not the best, pizza I've had. This place looks like a whole in the wall, small space for seating downstairs and a whole maze of rooms converted into dinning areas upstairs. We walked in during off hours and the whole kitchen staff was eating their meal before rush hour came. We traded a head nod with the staff and walked upstairs to feel better that we were not the only ones trying to eat dinner at 4pm in Napoli. The menu has a black and white picture of Clinton chowing down on a slice. I thought "it has to be good to land Air Force One and do some carb loading here". In fact, I was right. We picked the same table where the picture was taken and made history again. This is a place you will romanticize the rest of your life. read more

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This is one of my favorite places in the world. I was in Naples for my second time and knew the pizza was amazing and wanted to show a friend. I couldn't remember any place specific and di Matteo was one of a few places recommended in a guidebook. Since my friend had just started dating a guy named Matt (they ended up getting married) we chose Di Matteo. After getting frustratingly lost for 45 minutes, we gave up on ever finding Di Matteo and decided to go to a place right in front of us that looked great, which turned out to be... Di Matteo. The pizza is amazing and inexpensive. I've only gone a few times and haven't been back for 15 years? It would be worth a trip to Italy and Naples just to go there. read more

All pizza in Napoli is good but this is supposed to be top five - it was not as busy as the others but the pizza was definitely delicious - I had the Margherita and di Matteo did not disappoint - they specialize in street food while still has using good quality ingredients at really cheap prices read more

It has been on our bucket list to visit Italy and boy, it has been beyond my wildest dreams to visit such a beautiful country! And to top that we found the tastiest pizza in Naples thanks to other Yelpers who have frequented Di Matteo and written about their experiences. Di Matteo can be found on Via dei Tribulani - a street with so much festivities going on and full of life! We were holding out on eating all day because we wanted to devour a good pizza and trekked over here around 6:45 PM. The place doesn't open until 7:30 PM, and we were the first customers to arrive. You can order from the sidewalk entrance or have a seat inside where there are tables down- and upstairs so we chose to be seated. My better half ordered the "Margherita" and I got the "Funghi (Mushrooms)" for only 6 euros each. Amateurs at ordering wine in Italy, we asked for what we thought were two glasses of white wine for 4 euros but instead, our waiter brought out two BOTTLES wine for that price! Needless to say we had a terrific time drinking them! When the pizzas came out we were bowled over! Piping hot and fresh ingredients to the naked eye and the taste did not disappoint! Delicioso!! Our whole meal costs only $22ish dollars (exchange rate varies). Service was phenomenal and hardly a wait for our food and drinks to come out. Luckily we came when we did because as we walked out, the line for their pizza was 50 deep! If you're ever in Naples, make sure you put Di Matteo down as a place to visit for nom noms. You'll thank me! read more

Di Matteo - Italian Near Me - Naples, NA

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Why are we missing a half point on the summary of reviews? Perhaps an occasional oversight (leaving us sitting for quite a few mjnutes would be an example), perhaps the utter chaos of an entry barely wide enough for one person to co.ejn, perhaps the complete lack ofinstruction at the door, perhaps the limited beer selection, perhaps thephotoof Bill Clinton (?). Who knows. But this is Italy. The pizza is a classic Naples staple, even if you need to know how it works before you start. Unexpectedly, the wrong pizzas were delivered, and then our fourth pizza came much later. Chaos does rule this small pizzareia, but the pizzas are quite exceptional. A bit more order and more coherence for the casual vositor would greatly improve this place. Anyway, Eat well, tip well (not expected in Italy). read more

Di Matteo - Men at work - Italian Near Me - Naples, NA

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Rating: 100/100 pts Legendary pizza for the price of street food. Di Matteo gets one of the easiest five stars I've ever given. Their menu proudly shows then-US President Clinton joyfully biting into a slice of their pizza as the chefs around him embrace, as if pleasing the president was their greatest achievement--but it's not; serving what is the epitome and soul of authentic Neapolitan pizza, is. Getting a table may be chaotic, and service may seem rushed, but once you are inside and eating, you will be in complete bliss when your mouth is greeted to the perfect combination of just enough gooey mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, fruity tomato sauce, and piping hot dough cooked in an oven with nearly a hundred years of goodness baked into it. (The rich flavor that coagulates into singed parts of the crust does not happen over night.) Thin yet substantially chewy, one 3-4 euro pie is just enough for one person. There is absolutely nothing touristy about this; in fact, you'll be fending off locals for a table. No stop in Naples shall be complete without a most unabashedly obligatory stop at Di Matteo. Come early to avoid waiting. Even before opening, they serve oven-fresh pizzettes and fried foods for a euro a piece. read more

Di Matteo - Margherita - Italian Near Me - Naples, NA

Wow!!! This place was so crazy packed, but it was so WORTH it!!! The best Margherita pizza I will ever taste in my whole life. It was so amazing and the crust was thin, crispy, and chewy. The toppings were so simple yet the flavor was superb. If I ever go back to Napoli, I will definitely return here. Bucket list - checked!!! read more

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If you want to enjoy a nice uncomplicated but delicious Naples-style pizza in raucous surroundings served by waiters you have to physically flag down, this is your place! The staff there is friendly but absent - they know they don't have to prove anything to you! The lines, noise, and most of all, PIZZA, prove themselves. Order something simple - the margherita con bufala at €4.50 sated, and delighted, us both. Make sure you like oil! read more

Pizza here is sooooo good. The keys are cheese, dough and sauce ... forget all other toppings. The dough is chewy and yummy

I didn't have this on my radar until my friend and I met a lovely couple and they mentioned it. It did not disappoint at all. I would say do get there early because the lines do get long! The margherita pizza was so creamy, I loved itAnd the price was excellent as well read more

Di Matteo - Margherita Pizza - Italian Near Me - Naples, NA

Okay, sometimes dumb is good. Wandering around Naples not knowing where the hell we were we both got a bit peckish. I asked where she wanted to eat. She said, "Let's stop at the next place that looks popular." Sounded good to me. A minute later we turned a corner and found a mob milling around a counter with a guy behind it trading fresh hot pizza for euros. I entered the crowd and got a sense for what was happening and made my way to the front. Once there the guy behind the counter looked at me and I simply said, "Pizza Margherite, per favore." He nodded, handed down a hot-out-of -the-oven pizza. I handed him a few coins and that was that. Except..... We had never eaten any food that tasted like this. The crust was tender and elastic. The mozzarella had character and the sauce was sublime. This was our first Napoli pizza and sadly it was the best. No other pizza we had on our two week trip came close to the treasure we held in our hands. This may be in the heart of tourist town and if you don't like crowds don't even try. But for my money and taste this is where it is at for pizza in Naples. read more

Di Matteo - Street food never tasted so good - Italian Near Me - Naples, NA

Wow best pizza margarita in my life. I came from east coast where we have some of the best napolitana pizzerias in the state but today I'm very surprised how different is the pizza in his on land Italy. We came to this place for recommendations of locals in Napoli. It's located in the Main Street of the city of Napoli. We got there and we ordered the regular margarita pizza and the pizza fritta yes it's deep fried!! The Margarita pizza was delicious with all the ingredients fresh. Cheese,basil and the tomato sauce. The pizza fritta is a pizza dough deep fried in oil with ricotta cheese, mozzarella and any toppings of your selection. Definitely if you are in Napoli you should try this place. read more

Pizza was very soggy in the middle, but it was otherwise a good, flavorful pizza. As other reviewers say, you must physically wave down a workers here to get a seat, order, get the bill, get pretty much anything you would expect from having to pay a % service charge on your bill. I wouldn't mind the poor service so much if you didn't get that service charge on your bill, but here we are. Get to-go if you really want to eat here, otherwise I say skip it. You can get equivalently decent or better pizza else where and with people who actually do their job. Unless you look and speak Italian, of course, you might get halfway decent service. 0/5 for service 4/5 for pizza 2/5 average read more

Very good pizza (the best we had in Naples, actually) although there will likely be a wait. We arrived at around 20:45 and waited about half an hour for a table. I suggest getting some fried treats while you're waiting with a beer to pass the time. I got the rucola pizza which was white and came with mozzarella, rocket and a good shaving of Parmesan. Very good! read more