We drove south from Rome to Caizzo on a Thursday. It's a small hillside town. We arrived about 20…read moreminutes before opening (7 pm). The doors opened unexpectedly and Franco Pepe poked out his head and shouted out "Buenaserra!". Before they started calling out the reservations, a large wedding party was ushered in for a reception! It was an unexpected surprise that only added to the joy of eating at this establishment for the first time. Fried appetizers are common at Naples' pizzerias. They were uniformly good everywhere but these were the best we had on the trip ROCCO: Cone with 12-month Grana Padano DOP fondue, pecorino cheese,Piennolo del Vesuvio DOP tomatoes, dried Casertano pork sausage, chili pepper, pecorino chips, basil. CIRO: Cone with 12-monthGrana Padano DOP fondue, rocket pesto, dehydrated Caiazzo black olives. As a side note, most pizzerias did not have any salads or vegetable sides. Now for the pizzas. PORKASERTA: San Marzano tomatoes, fiordilatte cheese, smoked scamorza cheese, dried Casertano pork sausage, oregano and EVOO. This is the pizza that will haunt my dreams. The aroma of the pizza was indescribably porky, and the flavor was the most porky thing I've ever eaten. The "dried sausage" had wonderfully soft fat, and the slices were a little less than a ¼" thick. MARGHERITA SBAGLIATA: Campana DOP Buffalo mozzarella cheese, purée of "riccio" tomatoes, basil reduction, EVOO. This is the pizza that Franco Pepe is known for. It was good and I'm glad we tried it, but I did not find it to be a major improvement over a normal Margherita. LA PICCANTE: Fiordilatte cheese, San Marzano tomato, spicy salami, oregano and EVOO. This was my second favorite pizza that we tried here. RICOTTA E PISTACCHIO: Cheesecake al pistacchio della pasticceria Pepe. It was the perfect way to end the meal. The waiters at most of the pizzerias we visited were extremely knowledgeable about the technical aspects of pizza. I found out that they use a custom flour, the dough ball weight is 281 grams and the bake time is about 2 minutes (which I verified by watching their kitchen cam TV on the dining room wall). The pizzas all had more cheese than I was expecting. The crust was extremely light and it was not salty like Da Michele. I'd estimate it to be under 3%. They do use a bit of old dough as part of their fermentation process. Getting to meet Franco Pepe was the cherry on top. He's not a schmoozer, but he did briefly visit all the dining areas. This was our overall favorite pizzeria we visited and it's very possibly the best Neapolitan pizza in the world.

Continues to be the go-to pizza lover spot. Can't say enough of the memories created here.read more

They pizza is amazing!!! Coming in from New Jersey and was looking for a quick family meal. You…read morewill not be disappointed. Very nice place.

Omg. Excellent in every way, best pizza in the area, another local spot! Even the flight attendants…read morecame for a pickup.. must try!!

It is in an off the beaten path restaurant. If you blink, you will miss it…read more The menu is written in Italian, so get your google translate! The waiter who spoke very little English helped us with our food. They served us some (free) seafood appetizers and it was yummy!

A true gem discovered in Vietri! Matteo, the fisherman, chef, and owner was a genuine and kind host…read morewho provided probably the best meal we had in our three week vacation in Italy. The dishes were based on his catch of the day and were so fresh and delicious. Highly recommend the steamed mussels as an appetizer and red tuna with slow roasted onions pasta. The lemon sorbet and Mille foglie were unforgettable. Lunch choices are based on available fish caught by Matteo. Reservations are required for dinner.

Food was delicious and the service was friendly. Calming atmosphere of the hustle and bustle of…read moreAmalfi.

Pictures sum it up. Service was friendly and quick. The bread at the beginning was absolutely…read moredelightful (light, crunchy surface, soft warm inside). We did manage to throttle back and not eat all of it lol, as we wanted to still enjoy our starter and pizza. The oils provided were the perfect compliment for the bread, the salad (and the crust of the pizza). Salad was fresh and light. Pizza rolled out next and we still believe this to be the best pizza we ever had. Not heavy, but filling. The flavors were so rich and bright. Of course I had to have a local beer which paired well. The seating was outside, which was covered in an ivy like feel. It was lemon trees providing adequate sun coverage and of course looked beautiful. We would highly recommend checking out Donna Stella if you're in Amalfi.

Tourist trappy. Pizza decent. Glasses of wine small. Fish not fresh - had to send meal back as…read moreonly the mussels and clams in my fish soup could be eaten. Wait staff not nice about it and tried to convince me fish from the Mediterranean shouldn't taste fresh.

Love love love this restaurant. We had the pizza from…read morethere. It was perfect. The dough was well done and packed with flavor. The server was nice and engaging.

Great local restaurant and pizzeria. Way better than the resraurant of the hotel I was staying in.read more

One of the best pizzas I've ever had. There are 2 pages of various pizzas on the menu. There is a…read morereal wood burning stove at the entrance. The floor of a large garden space is decorated with ceramics. Overall it is a fun, inexpensive local pizza place not to be missed.

Back again because it's the best!!!!! Love this place - awesome pizza - great service - great…read morevalue!!!

I must tell you this pizza was so delicious however, all the pizza in Naples Sorrento Positano in…read moremy opinion, they're all delicious this particular pizza at DeFranco, was made in a rectangular shape. I thought it was very delicious. I can see why a lot of local people love to come here. Honestly, all the pizzas are delicious throughout the entire Sorrento area

Everything about this place was delicious and the service impeccable. We had pizza, appetizers,…read moregrilled and fresh seafood. They also had gluten free alternatives. We are coming back for our last night. Bravo!! PS Zucchini flower is amazing. The chocolate soufflé is amazing!!!

Wow!!! Good so good!…read more When we first came here we waited by the outside menu and wondered if they would seat us since they were so busy.. the man seating everyone was very kind and worked so hard to seat everyone! The waiter worked so hard as well! Someone on the next table over broke their bottle of wine that they bought from another wine place and the manager immediately gave them gift cards to come back and the customers said no no it's our fault... But he insisted... All workers so accommodating... EVERYTHING WAS DO GOOD they gave all tables free limoncello... so good Dessert excellent as well!

Passed by during my Pompeii visit. There is no English menu while the waiter ( boss I guessed)…read moreexplained the menu very detailed. Was the first table during lunch time at weekend followed by some family gathering and couples in date. The food is delicious with unexpected reasonable price. Definitely a worthwhile trial. Recommend to anyone travel around the site.

Came here for dinner with my daughter, based on the reviews, and was not disappointed. This…read moreestablishment has a very charming vibe, with a back patio that's cool and quiet, away from the street. Its location near the amphitheater entrance of the Pompeii Archeological Park makes it very easy to find. The food was fantastic, the pasta was perfect. The service was absolutely top-notch as well. I highly recommend this restaurant for a casual evening with friends, or a quiet evening with a date.

5 star Pizzeria in Praiano! Slightly uphill but worth the extra 2 min walk. This is the best…read morepizzeria in their area and a hidden gem in this community. When it comes to pizza, I'm a snob and this place has it all. Here's the KEY--Their speciality is fried pizza. This is very unique! After making their super fresh dough, they lightly fry it. Afterward they sauce and add toppings. Then they quickly bake it in a fire oven. I promise you, it's great. This is a great pizza to share and definitely a novelty. The have a "la super" margherita-- which is a margherita pizza that is 70cm long. This is great is you have a group and it can feed about 4-6, if you get appetizers. We also had: Capri which is pizza with red sauce, basil, beefsteak tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. A traditional margherita- the best in this area. Melagianella- an eggplant dish, with basil and Parmesan. Tasty Fried Food- a mix of fresh, fried vegetables. Caponata napoletana- delicious! We got this without meat. Similar to bruschetta, just much better. Service was excellent. We enjoyed this place so much, we went twice. They do take reservations and do have outdoor and indoor seating. Please see my photos and check this place out. You won't regret it because I don't!

Magnificent view! Great veriaty of local craft beer. Pizza was just amazing! Incredable how tasty…read moreit was. Waiter is overwhelmingly kind. The only downside is 15% of the check goes as coperto,meaning whatever you've had you have to add 15% on top of that that's what you'll pay at the end.