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    Pizzeria Brandi

    3.5 (92 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Cucina campana
    Closed 12:30 pm - 3:45 PM, 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM

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    Loud
    Casual
    Touristy
    Good for kids

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    The pizza oven
    Jeff B.

    Stopped at Pizzeria Brandi for lunch during a break in our tour of Naples. It was located in a cool, narrow alleyway off another small street. We arrived at 3:10 and all the outside tables and nearly all the interior tables were full of guests. We chose inside since we had to get back to our tour. My wife ordered Spaghetti and Mussels and I got a Pizza La Diabolo. We added a glass of wine and a coke for a total of $42.00 euros. Definitely well worth it for the price. The pasta was caressed with a flavorful tomato sauce, loaded with huge mussels. My pizza was exceptional. It had slices of spicy salami, shreds of basil and mozzarella and of course the same sexy tomato sauce. Pizzeria Brandi did things the right way, with an authentic pizza oven, winning recipes and a great location.

    Classic Margherita Pizza
    Wilde M.

    Pizza was great, this is where they invented pizza or the first pizza was created supposedly, great family environment and live music. Aquí fue donde se creó la primer pizza del mundo, dense una vuelta, si estuvo rica, ambiente familiar y música en vivo.

    Jason F.

    This place is amazing. Set in Napoli old town. We had the Margarita Pizza and seafood linguine. The linguine was the best I've ever had. The sauce was subtle and let the seafood flavors shine. Absolutely one of my favorite dining experiences ever.

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    Maggi R.

    When you come to Naples you have to come here as this is the birthplace of the Margherita pizza. So, of course, we came. We were glad it was in February and not during a crowded season. Even so, we made a reservation. We were seated promptly upon our arrival for which we were grateful as it was raining. The restaurant has seating outside and several inside dining rooms. They are cozy and inviting. The staff is matter of fact - not so friendly. We ordered the Pizza Margherita to start; not knowing what to expect. It was nothing at all what we thought it would be. Certainly nothing like the pizza we have in the United States. It was like eating a round light piece of bread lightly coated with tomato sauce and dusted with cheese. Not sure why, but they do not cut the pizza anywhere in Italy, which makes it interesting to eat. We then decided to try what they call a "Montanara," which was 3 pieces of fried pizza with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. Quite frankly, it tasted like nothing. My husband had the opportunity to meet Paolo and Vincenzo (owner and son). They had a nice chat. We were glad that we came and had the experience.

    Rick L.

    Pizzeria Brandi was the last stop on our self-guided "only pizza for dinner" tour of Naples. We thought it would be a more crowded destination since it's where the Margherita version of Neopolitan was invented and were prepared for a long wait, but when we arrived (on a Tuesday night in the middle of July) there was no line and we were seated immediately in the upstairs dining area which was comfortable and kind of air conditioned. The restaurant is located not far from the main square of Naples so perhaps most of the pizza-tourist crowd preferred to eat up in the historic center where most of the rest of the pizza spots are. No problem for us! My wife and I shared a Margherita pizza. (of course) which, when they learned we were sharing, brought it to us already split in half on two plates. That's pretty good service for a pizza spot. It felt a little bit more comfortable and upscale than the other places we went for pizza in Naples, but not stuffy or pretentious...just a bit nicer. The service was great. The pizza was pretty good and held up against the other Margheritas we had in town, and the atmosphere was good with families with kids sitting nearby. It felt like, despite the fact that this is where Margherita was invented, we'd stumbled across a local secret. We're glad we did and it was cool having our final pie in Naples where Margherita was invented.

    Wood burning oven for pizza
    Bruce K.

    Napoli is the home of neopolitan pizza and Pizzeria Brandi is where the famous "margherita pizza" was invented. A simple concept - just tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, a drizzle of olive oil - but so amazingly delicious. So of course, when in Naples, it was time to get here. We lucked out with arrival times and had no wait. We were immediately seated at a table. Red wine was ordered and we decided to get two pies. The classic. And a proscuitto with mushrooms for comparison. Pizzas were freshly cooked in their wood oven and brought to the table. Absolute perfection. Great flavor, perfect "char" on the thin crust, easy to eat with knife and fork (Yes, Italians don't pick up their pizzas.) Friendly service, great little atmosphere and of course, delicious pizza. [Review 19106 overall - 281 in Italy - 76 of 2023.]

    Eggplant parmigiana

    Amazing and spot where the margarita pizza was invented. We planned on trying a bunch of pizza places that day but many of the sought places were closed being a Sunday. Place gets packed quick, highly recommend reservations-2 hour window. We sat outside. Our waiter said he would take care of us and he did. We started melon with prosciutto, caprese salad and then eggplant parma. Next were sides of pasta with a heavier/thicker red sauce all were terrific. However, the two pizza Margarita and cheese pizzas we ordered were the highlight. Based on all the food we were full but not bloated, typical with European eating. Great service and recommendations.

    Margherita time!!!
    Matthew L.

    Pizzeria Brandi is a historic Neapolitan pizzeria that opened in Naples, Italy in 1780. It was founded by Pietro Colicchio. It was originally called 'Pizzeria Pietro' when it opened, and Colicchio was affectionately known around the neighborhood as "Il Pizzaiolo". When Colicchio was set to retire, he had no heirs so he bequeathed his pizzeria to Enrico Brandi and it was renamed 'Pizzeria Brandi'. Years later, the business was taken over by Enrico's daughter Maria Giovanna Brandi and her husband Raffaele Esposito. When King Umberto I and Queen Margherita of Savoy were at a ball at the Royal Palace of Capodimonte in 1889, the pizza makers were summoned to provide pizzas as a novelty. Raffaele and Maria transported their pizzas in a decorated donkey-drawn cart. One pie was especially made for Queen Margherita. It featured tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella pieces and basil leaves (the colors of the new Italian flag). The culinary creation won the applause of the Queen, who sent over an official royal document attesting to her delight. And thus, Pizzeria Brandi had invented the 'Pizza Margherita'. Today the pizzeria is owned by Eduardo Pagnani. My wife and I visited Pizzeria Brandi on our honeymoon in July 2018. We had done some sightseeing in the morning and stopped at the pizzeria for lunch. There is a plaque hanging outside commemorating the birth of the Pizza Margherita. Although Brandi has some great pizza combinations on their menu, you can't go to the birthplace of the Margherita and not order a Margherita. I decided to do as the Neapolitans do and ordered a Birra Moretti lager to go with my pizza. When the pizzas arrived, they smelled amazing. Pizzas in Naples are served uncut; you cut them yourself with a knife and fork. The sauce was perfect, the crust had a nice chew to it, and the mozzarella was so creamy! The fresh basil was just the icing on the cake. Excellent pizza: good enough for a Queen!

    Incredible staff, best pizza in naples
    Antonio L.

    This was the #1 pizza we had in Naples, the staff was so nice they gave us the only top floor patio table that overlooks the Brandi sign and street, so nice of them! As the inventors of the margarita pizza this place oozes with passion to the pizza. The Yelp reviews are totally off on this place, this should be a 5* on yelp especially when considering all the other places yelp took us to that tasted bad with bad service. The pizziaolo and staff even offered to take pictures with us since they saw how much we love what they do.

    Cheese things. I can't remember what they're called.
    Amy W.

    The perfect way to end a week in Italy was with Margherita pizza at the very place it was invented. We were recommended this place by a local. Down one of the many sides streets off a side street, it's a quaint and delightful place and the food was amazing. We of course had the pizza, and also some bread/cheese inventions and marinated octopus. Could not stop eating the pizza, perfect savory dough with lovely bite to the crust, simple tangy sauce. A beautiful thing. Bonus was being serenaded by a duo that must go from restaurant to restaurant (be sure to tip them!) if you're going to be in Naples you must stop here.

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    Sarah Y.

    omg the best margarita i've had in my life. (and im not even a big fan of pizza) a MUST if you are in napoli and want to try what an authentic, OG margarita tastes like. so simple and light and chewy. wont be able to eat pizza again in the US....

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    Management refused to serve us because we didn't order at least 1 pizza per person in our party.

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    We went with a tour group. The fried appetizers were too greasy. The pizza was fine, but nothing special.

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    The food was amazing and the service was incredible. I was there once before 7 years ago and it still doesn't let you down.

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    Excellent pizza, comfortable outdoor seating, and music to be serenaded to while you eat your lunch. What more could one ask for?

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    This is one of the oldest pizzerias in Naples, the most famous and supposedly where the Margherita pizza was invented.

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    4.1(195 reviews)
    1.9 kmCentro Storico

    Di Matteo was hands down my favorite pizza stop in Naples…read more 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.

    Ambiance: it's one of the most popular pizza places in Naples, there's a waiting line but not too…read morebad, 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

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    4.3(12 reviews)
    1.8 kmCentro Storico
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    Trattoria Don Vincenzo was practically walking distance from where we were staying on Spacanapoli…read morein Naples. Simple menu and super popular spot. We decided to come here for dinner and were craving a good seafood pasta. They also had their famous Seafood Risotto for two and we could decide, so we shared the seafood pasta as a starter and the Risotto for two for our entree. Service was great and friendly and our pasta was to die for! Spaghetti cooked perfectly al dente mixed with mussels and eggplant topped with parmigiano reggiano. Simple, straightforward, and super tasty. The vibe is awesome with outdoor dining and people watching going on, people are just in the moment of things and conversations the night away, NOT on their phones. I was expecting a pot of risotto to come to our table to split, but we were pleasantly surprised and super pumped that two full sized plates were delivered, fully loaded with clams, prawns and langoustines and a perfectly done risotto on the bottom. For 28 euros?(about $33 usd) You definitely won't get even ONE plate for that price in America! Needless to say, we were stuffed by the end of our meal and decided to walk it off in the bustling streets before seeking out dessert options.

    Happy a wonderful experience. We're sat right away and even had menu options to please a picky…read moreAmerican 11 year old. Friendly staff who made conversation part of the experience.

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    Trattoria Don Vincenzo - Seafood Risotto for two comes with TWO full sized plates!

    Seafood Risotto for two comes with TWO full sized plates!

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