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The pizza here is good, but a bit overrated considering there's plenty of good pizza all over the city. We came because we were told we had to check it out. We were there on a Wednesday evening in October and told it would be a 15-minute wait. 30 minutes later, they seated us. The service was friendly and the food came fast, but it wasn't the best pizza I had in Naples. My son didn't like his that much; he said the crust was burnt. My husband enjoyed his pizza. I wanted the special vegan one, but they said they were out of the tofu cheese and could give me the pizza without it. I agreed because all I'd been eating on the trip was marinara and I wanted a change. What I got was a pizza with no sauce or cheese and a bunch of oily tomatoes and some basil. I added some salt because there wasn't any flavor, and that helped. The crust was delicious, but the pizza as a whole was just OK. Overall, the experience was fine, but the long lines are annoying. If I wanted to eat Sorbillo again, I'd go to one of the many other locations in the city.
There are three pizza shops right next to each other all named Sorbillo. This is the one on the corner with SORBILLO etched in glass above the entrance. We stopped in for a late supper on a busy Friday night. They sat us right away. They were friendly and the food and drinks came out quick. My wife had a apperol spritz and I had an imported Belgian beer, as I was wanting something other than a Peroni. My wife likes apperol spritz and said it was the best one she had on the trip. We shared a buffalo mozzarella pizza with delicious sauce and a magically this crust. Picture attached. This is a cute place with nice indoor and outdoor seating. All the seats on the street were full, as it was a beautiful night. But we were glad we sat inside because it was also nice.
Yummy pizzeria located in the heart of the Via Dei Tribunali! My family tried the Calzone, Carolina Pizza, and some Eggplant sandwich pizza (?). The calzone and Carolina were yummy and cheese everywhere but the eggplant one was funky like not much taste. Service was quick and servers spoke limited English. Their menu had english descriptions under each dish!
Sorbillo is a true Naples classic dating back to 1935x It comes highly recommended by the locals and ... it's well worth the hype. surprisingly the menu had about 30 pizzas to choose from. They open at 7:00 and seemed full right away. We were also surprised to find a gluten free pizza that was nearly as good as their traditional crust. Beverage options are classic Napali with local red wine (aglianaco) or white, bubbles or beer. We ate at a large communal horse shoe table with locals and tourists eating side by side and no less than three languages being heard at any given moment t. Definitely a fun classic experience when visiting Naples.
From Chicago, first time in Naples today, second pizza : ) Here are some thoughts: --We arrived shortly after 5, no wait for a table, got seated right away, at larger table with others. --I'm not that adventurous when it comes to pizza, so I ordered the Margarita pizza. --This pizza is very large, but thin crust, lighter than I'm used to. --I ate a couple of outer crust pieces, and told my wife it was good, but not great. It had a burnt taste that I didn't love. --She said she thought it was really good, so I tried eating a piece from the middle and wow! This pizza has great sauce and flavors, nice basil. Highly, highly recommended!!
Ambiance: speaking of Sorbillio family, you'll be shocked of how many children and grand children this family tree holds, there're three Sorbillio restaurants on the same street, I marked in the related photos as Gino/Original (dine-in long waiting lines), Fast (seems for takeout), and Corner (by the location, and usually easier to be seated), my review is mainly based on the corner restaurant Service: very friendly and get seated after a short waiting time, patient with questions and provided useful suggestions Food & Drink: specialized menu for pizza NUUJA - **** Calabrian nduja hot pork sauce, sausage, buffalo stracciata cheese, fresh ingredients, recommend ZUCCA E SPECK - ***** Pumpkins'cream, smoked burrata cheese 125gr, speck, chilli pepper threads, unique flavors, highly recommend RIAR ALE - **** Golden Ale with white foam, golden colour, fruity aromas on the nose and an unconventional earthiness given by the friarielli, typical neapolitan vegetable, easy to drink, recommend Price: premium quality and affordable prices, expect €20 per person for a very satisfying meal
We visited for lunch and did not have to wait for a table for two but it shouldn't be a surprise that this place is busy, the pizzas were amazing. Napoli gifted the world pizza and this establishment did not disappoint. There isn't much else to say besides that this is a must try before the eternal rest.
I'm a huge fan of Neapolitan pizza. I seek it out everywhere I can find it. So naturally when in Naples, I was ecstatic! The wait was about 30 minutes, which isn't as long as it could have been. We just put our names on a list and stood outside. Once seated, the service was quite slow. It took a long time for our order to be taken and even longer for our pizza. The pizza was SO good though, that it didn't matter!
Really wish more pizza places were as good and enjoyable as this one. When you arrive go check in with the person at the door even if you see a line. Sometimes larger groups are waiting for a table but a couple or single diner can go straight inside. Everything about the pizza here is very good or better. The dough tastes like a great family recipe. The red sauce is drinkable. The basil tastes freshly picked. The cheese tastes freshly pulled and grated. It all comes together for an excellent meal. The menu is huge so be sure to come with multiple people and try a few different pies. Don't be afraid to explore, because I really enjoyed the less than traditional Ciro. You can pretty much get any pizza for less than €10. Service is exceptional with staff constantly picking up empty plates, refilling glasses, and watching for guests in need. Nobody on staff feels wasted. It's a all around great time.
This place, get there early or you will be waiting over an hour to get a seat. But, honestly, probably the best pizza I've ever ate. You can just taste the difference, whether it's in the what for the dough, the water they use, it the fresh ingredients, that Margherita pizza was, by far, the best pizza I've ever ate. And the pizzas come to the take fairly fast, depending on how crowded it is. But, if your in Naples, make it a must do and head to Sorbillo and get the Margherita pizza .. actually, get two or three of them, you won't regret it!
Gino e Toto Sorbillo has more modern pizzas, with creative topping combinations. Hearing about the lines, I had expectations for this place, but the restaurant was nearly empty when we went. We ordered two pizzas, the Nduja (Nduja sausage + a plain sausage) pizza and the Blue Cheese (prosciutto + blue cheese + fig jam) pizza. To be honest, I still prefer the traditional Margherita pizza. The two sausages were good individually, but I'm not sure they worked well together, because the Nduja one was a lot spicier and overpowered the other sausage. It would have been better if only Nduja sausage was used, and used sparingly. The combination of prosciutto + blue cheese + fig jam sounded cool, but a milder cheese like Pecorino would have paired better with the salty prosciutto. So I'm not sure if their "innovative" flavor combinations worked (1 star off). Moving onto their dough, they mentioned that their dough recipe uses high hydration. No wonder the dough was quite soggy for both pizzas (1 star off). The center of the pizza was like a tomato-cheese-bread soup. With so many different pizza options in Napoli, I am shocked this place is a favorite.
This was my reason for coming to Napoli, the birthplace of pizza! So you can imagine that I had very high expectations! We came early, as we were there a few minutes after open time. They sat us upstairs as downstairs was packed already. The place is nice, and modern with Italian charm and character. We were promptly served by our server, who brought us our drinks and gave us recommendations. I went for the original, Margherita with Bufala cheese and we also ordered the Rodolfo. I have no words to describe how good the pizzas were! Outstanding!! I don't know if is the quality of the product but the San Marzano tomatoes and the buffalo cheese were out of this world! And the dough...sooooo insanely good! Coming to Napoli just to try the pizza is completely worth it! Oh, and our waiter was so nice! He brought us limoncello and babà as dessert so we could try it out. Overall, the best pizza I ever had!
2 years ago
I asked a local where to go for the best pizza in Naples and he suggested this place. The prices are very, very reasonable and the food is spectacular. I loved the fried pizza and arancini. I heard that the lines get very long here, but we visited right at opening and we were the first in line! I definitely recommend this place! read more
4 years ago
Pizza is to my Heart, as water is to Life Authentic Neapolitan Pizza, you'll find it here! Opened nearly 90 years ago, Sorbillo not only understands & executes the finest Neapolitan pizza, since 1935 they have it down to a fine art. Two stories, 250 tables, turned four times. Of course they could do 5 or 6 turns, instead they want each customer to enjoy unparalleled experience taking they time to enjoy each bite. Naples, Roma, Genova, Torino, New York, & Miami Using organically grown flours and continuous updating their menus in Continues search for the best Italian ingredients to use on your pizza, all to serve us arguably the best pizza in the world. Neapolitan style pizza, this is where you should try it first. 80 minutes train from Rome, walk 20 minutes or jump in a taxi. Line to get in starts around 11:30am. Papa Salvatore Sorbillo presence is felt as he walks the dinning room checking on his creation. The staff is friendly, and seems to really love their job, that says a lot about who they work for! Get whatever pizza toppings call to you, the crust is what makes it. Oh, please don't sleep on the Pizza Fritta. I'm starting to understand and really love, Neopolitan people, cuisine, and their city Italy. read more
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A must try when visiting Napoli. They have a variety of different pizzas but the simple and classic margarita is one of the best. Pizzas are reasonably priced, starting at €6.50 Be prepared to wait outside, and don't forget to give your name to the lady outside who adds you to 'the list'! And then 'Wait' .... As she says! read more
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Not what we expected. Very soft not good at all. There was a big line but very bad quality. read more
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This is the pizzeria all the guidebooks and websites and Bill Clinton seem to recommend, so we decided to give them a try! Their pizza was really good, but not in any different league than other pizzerias here, and definitely not the best we had while in Naples (that crown goes to detail-obsessed OWAP, so far, who came recommended by our Neapolitan host). But the experience dragged it all down ... and I am not talking about having to endure the wait outside the door. We were ushered to a ridiculous canteen plastic table squeezed to the side facing a staircase wall. The acoustics were pretty bad in the old stone domed hall, but they threw kitschy Italian music and a guitar player on top of it, making any sort of conversation a pain. Service was brusque, knowing there were 50 people outside waiting for their place in the sun. Plastic cups for our drinks and dollar-store cutlery, despite charging 2€ coperto. And it wasn't just our table, the whole place is getting crammed to the brim. So - pizza very good but not the best; experience bad; threwn together that's 3/5? I won't be back. read more
3 years ago
We waited 3 hours for a table at Sorbillo, and it was worth it! We were in Naples 2 days and had to stop by and give it a try. The service wasn't very efficient, there was one waiter waiting over ten tables running back and forth. our food took a while but by the time it came we were so ready for it. We tried 4 different kinds and all of them were amazing! It was a much bigger restaurant than it looks like from the outside, it's definitely a hole in the wall. read more
We asked our driver, a former pizza maker, which pizza we should try in Naples - this was his answer. It delivered. Simple, fresh, and flavorful. You can taste each ingredient from the dough to the cheese. The margarita had a fresh, flavorful sauce that balanced the light, crisp dough. The perfect amount of cheese and basil perfectly topped the Naples original. The Adolpho was a white pizza with parma ham, arugula, and tomato. We washed it down with some house brew beers. read more
At first I was unsure about all the hype...thought this many reviews and reference on every travel guide must've made this place touristy. But the pizza crust and flavors did all the talking and proved me wrong. So soft, fresh and doughy- definitely was in pizza heaven (and I'm not even a fan of Margherita pizza- their specialty). We got to the restaurant around 6:20 pm and there was already a line. Note this pizza place is located on top of an incline, across the street from a drinks place. Cheers to the reviewer before me for recommending aperol spritzers from across the street while waiting in line. The service was great! Pizza came out pretty quickly and our server was very attentive. I gave 4 stars bc I wasn't a fan of the in and out concept. As a group was paying, the next folks standing in line outside were already ushered inside the restaurant to take their place. When you're this popular you have to do what you have to do Highly recommend paying this inexpensive pizza spot a visit if you're in Naples and have about an hour to two hours to spare to experience the ultimate pizza goodness read more
3 years ago
We ended up here after researching the best pizza and it did not disappoint. It is a great pizza. The service could be better and stop suggesting the more expensive pizzas. read more
3 years ago
The pizza is definitely five stars. The things that aren't five star are out of the restaurant's control. The insane line is one and the cramped (because of the mass of people they must serve) interior is another. The staff never stop. Hats off to them. My pizza was perfect. I can't think of anything I would have changed. It was head and shoulders above the others I tried along the Via Della Pizza. If you get there early you have a better chance at lighter throng. I got there 15 minutes after opening an was seated immediately. If you try to go at 8:00pm on a Saturday, good luck. read more
3 years ago
Great pizza. A bit difficult to hear your name being called, but once inside literally 25 pizzas to choose from. Delicious! read more
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2 years ago
I don't know about you but i've never cried over food... until I tried Sorbillo's Portofino Pizza. After one bite I broke down into tears - IT WAS THAT GOOD. The owner came to check on my party and I told him how emotional I got and he explained to me how the pizza I ordered was made in honor of his grandmother who the restaurant was created for - which I'm sure you can guess.. made me cry even more! I will forever rave about Sorbillos and that very special moment! Expect a really long line but it is worth the wait! They also have takeout. read more
After a long day of walking we were walking around and in search of some delicious grub, mainly pizza. We found this place via yelp and coincidentally got there just as they were opening. Only after seeing on the menu and how the place was filled in like 10min, did we realized we stumbled on some gold. We got the Salsiccia & Friarielli and the Tribunali 38 as well as the Napoli layered cake. The Salsiccia & Friarielli consisted of saussages and mozzarella with some bitter veggie that I cannot name. Upon first bite the greens seems to be a little bitter and the sausages salty but with the acidity of the tomatoes sauce, it was a good pairing. The Tribunali 38 was awe inspiring, starting with the basics, it had a great crust which was super crispy, and the sauce itself was really creamy. What took the cake for me was what I can only describe as the umami of the truffles that took some time getting used to, but once you do, you cant get enough. Lastly while its the first time having an egg on my pizza it definitely won't be the last. The yolk was still a little liquidy so the yolk became like a sauce for the pizza. Delicious. read more
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Bombed and temporarily shuttered almost 1 year to the day, Gino e Toto Sorbillo's flagship location on Via dei Tribunali was found in a celebratory mood on Friday, the famed Pizzaiolo handing out Margherita Slices to guests in line while those fortunate to sit down inside were greeted by some 37 ideas ranging from straightforward to exotic atop a traditional Neapolitan Crust. Located at number 32 of the historic street, and surrounded by balconied buildings dating back centuries, many will claim that La Pizzeria Sorbillo produces Napoli's signature Pizza, and although Da Michele may have surpassed it recently in terms of "fame" one can expect a wait regardless of their arrival time. Another Ingredient-obsessed Pizzaiolo, accolades from Gambero Rosso arriving in 2013 near the beginning of a new age in Neapolitan Pie, Sorbillo embraces a style of Crust more akin to the classic than what diners will find at Concettina ai Tre Santi or 50 Kalò, though a look at the menu will show no shortage of artisan producers or local farms. Liked by some and loathed by others, overseas expansion and a refusal to pay Mafioso their percentage presumably the reason for last year's attack, it is at largely communal tables that patrons sit in wait for their Pizzas, a team of at least twenty waiters and an expansive kitchen turning out what appears to be at least one or two plates every sixty seconds. Part of the day's first seating, a lengthy queue still in the street with every seat filled, it was perhaps fifteen minutes after placing an order that three platters arrived, a higher-than-average decibel nearly forgotten with the first bite of Pizza Gennaro featuring hand-picked Tomatoes from Mt. Vesuvius atop smoked Bufallo Mozzarella and Goat's Milk Cheese made the same way since 1828. Naming several Pizzas after siblings or family members, and adhering to VPN standards with traditional Flour leavened for 12-hours and cooking times around 90-seconds, Sorbillo's signature Neopolitan-style Crust features only Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Brewer's Yeast, the base taking on a light char that nicely compliments Pizzas like Sorbillo's Diavola with spicy Salami and Peperoncino atop San Marzano Tomato Pomodoro and puddles of Mozzarella. Rarely making Pizzas with Ingredients added after the oven, one exception on Sorbillo's current menu is the Pizza Mortadella Bologna IGP "La Santo" Villani, and although not nearly elegant as that of Franco Pepe or Vincenzo Capuano the combination of artisan Pork and Pistachio remains splendid. read more
4 years ago
Don't walk, RUN here!! Best pizza I've ever had and very sad to see they closed their shop in New York during Covid but oddly that one is not well recommended compared to this original. The pizza was absolutely divine and definitely get a pie with red sauce. So so good, and lines can get up to two hours around 8pm on a Friday night as witnessed passing by later. We went at 5pm and got seated promptly but the restaurant was already 80% full at that time. A must in Naples!!! read more
4 years ago
The margherita is very tasty! I also tried the deep fried "calzone" and that was tasty as well. It is hugeee yet the dough is very thin so one person could finish it. My husband preferred the fried one and I preferred the margherita. They have 2 restaurants next to each other. One is for sit down restaurant style while the other is street food/take away. I recommend you try this place out at least once read more
3 years ago
Really bad service. Long crowd and the staff is incapable of organizing a line. People selecting the clients are rude and unable to tell when you are next because they have multiple lists. Finally went inside and the pizza was no better than the other restaurants in the same street. I would not recommend this bad experience. read more
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Great experience, Pizza is good , price is reasonable , however it's a very long waiting queue! read more
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This was awesome pizza. I'd definitely recommend getting here before 7pm if you want to be in the first group that gets to go in. We were 5th on the wait list and there are to-go bars right across the street so you can get a drink while you wait. I had the Diavilla pizza. It had salami, mozzarella and hot peppers on it. It was delicious! The crust is super light. It's definitely not a pizza place where you order some to share. Service is quick and the pizza comes out fast! Definitely recommend a stop here, so many different pizzas to choose from! read more
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Via dei Tribunali 32
80138 Naples
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Centro Storico
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