Pizzeria Spacca Napoli: Vancouver’s Champion Recipes + Soul of Naples

When it comes to the most authentic Neapolitan pizza in Vancouver, Spacca Napoli reigns supreme! Tucked away in Mount Pleasant, this hidden gem dominates the local pizza scene year after year with its traditional wood-fired oven, imported Italian ingredients, and award-winning recipes—even Italians say it "tastes like home." 🔥 Must-Try Champion Pizzas 1️⃣ ALLA FACCIAZZA🍕 | Winner of the 2017 Vancouver Pizza Challenge Signature combo: Salty-sweet Parma ham + earthy porcini mushrooms, topped with crunchy roasted pistachios and finished with truffle oil—pure perfection! Pro tip: Pair it with their house-made chili oil (Olive Oil Chili Flake) for an extra kick! 2️⃣ CAFONATA🍕 | Winner of the 2020 Vancouver Pizza Challenge Game-changer: Stuffed crust with creamy ricotta! The savory sausage and caramelized roasted potatoes make this a carb-lover’s dream. Fun fact: The dough is made with Italian "00" flour + natural yeast, fermented for 48 hours, then baked at 400°C for just 90 seconds—creating that iconic "leopard-spot" crust! 🏆 Other Highly-Rated Picks MARGHERITA EXTRA: Simplicity at its finest—San Marzano tomatoes + buffalo mozzarella. FUNGHI E TARTUFO: A must for truffle lovers, with wild mushrooms and black truffle paste. Dessert: Their tiramisu features freshly whipped mascarpone and a bold espresso-rum flavor—no pre-made stuff here! 🎯 Visiting Tips Location: 1404 Commercial Dr, Vancouver (reservations recommended—weekend waits can exceed 1h) Price: $25-$40 per person (pizzas $18-$24, great value!) Secret weapon: A century-old wood-fired oven in the back, handmade by Neapolitan artisans, giving the pizza a unique smoky aroma. Cool fact: The owner-chef trained at an AVPN-certified pizzeria in Naples and even imports flour and water from Italy! 📸 Instagram-Worthy Moments Watch the chefs toss dough in the open kitchen—flames bursting from the oven make for a epic shot! The red-and-white checkered tablecloths and vintage tile walls scream "old-school Italian trattoria." #VancouverEats #CarboLoading #HandmadePizza #AVPNCertified #FoodieHeaven