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After walking through a series of dark and shady streets in Napoli, you arrive at a Pizzeria with a bunch of people outside. If you're a foreigner (and don't speak Italian), it takes a while to figure out what is going on. There's a line on the left to order the fried pizza (I personally didn't like it, it's just a stuffed ball of pasta, cheese and meat with not much flavor). But if you want to sit down and have pizza, you have to ask the guy serving up front to write you down on a list in his medieval notebook full of doodles grease only he can understand. After a while he'll begin shouting the names on his list, as an Admiral treats his soldiers during training. If you hear your name, just storm in and make sure you get a table. This is a very local experience and that's the reason I liked it, even though it's not friendly, it takes a lot of time to get a darn table and you never now what's going on around you (other than dodging trashy motorcycles passing by that narrow street). Now, the food. Every single minute is worth it. We were two and ordered three pizzas just to make the visit worth it and boy did we make the right choice. The crust is perfect, the ingredients are abundant and the temperature is just on point. Grab a big Nastro Azurro (local beer) to pair it and you'll have an amazing dinner.
Felipe ÁngelFelipe Ángel
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We had limited time in Naples and with all of the choices for best pizza in town, we decided to give Di Matteo a try! We were not disappointed! We were very happy to see that there were very few tourists and almost filled to capacity with LOCALS giving us the confidence that we made the right choice. We got really lucky that there was no massive lineup and got the last table up stairs! We started with their famous arancini and they were light and crispy on the outside and rich and flavorful inside. We shared a pizza and it was a Neapolitan work of art! The crust was light and airy both crispy and chewy and paper thin in the middle. It was not overly wet or soupy as is the main criticism for many of the pizzas. Ours was incredibly flavorful with hot italian sausage and rapini. We had a fabulous dining experience and the staff was friendly and eager to help make recommendations. Our best neapolitan pizza experience ever!
DR. ALVIN TUNGDR. ALVIN TUNG
40
My host recommended this pizzeria and it did not disappoint. I think the key is not to compare it with anything available at home. The pizza was delicious. I had the Radici - salami, cherry tomatoes, basil, buffalo cheese, and mozzarella. The pizza is intentionally droopy (I am used to a more firm crust) so that you can scoop up the residue with the thicker crust sides. Great comfort food! The setting is air-conditioned, which is a huge draw in the humid heat of June. The decor is simple and dated, but this just adds to the no-nonsense ambiance of the place - you are here to eat, not to admire art! Go see Caravaggio at the Misercordia if you want the latter! The waiters could have been friendlier, especially since it was suggested that I should leave the tip on the table (after I read that it is supposedly not a tradition to tip in this country). In all a fantastic experience.
Robert UysRobert Uys
00
What can I say. This is typical overhyped spot, which you should avoid. Service is one big joke, they do not care at all. We ordered a bottle of white wine, which was disgusting, but it is not the worst part. A waiter came to us and asked me if the wine glasses are OK. The wine glasses were so dirty that I thought that he is joking, but he was not. Then the pizza part of the story. We ordered pizza Margaritas, which was OK. Nothing spectacular, not good not bad. There are definitely better pizza places in Naples. Then another ordered pizza was pizza with pistachios. This the sad part of the story, not good at all. In summary, in case that you would like to go to the place, which was visited by Bill Clinton, go there. In case that you would like to try good Neapolitan cuisine go to the other places, there are a lot of them.
Robert JanotaRobert Janota
00
Great place. Must see at Napoli! I've never had the food served faster anywhere else, if you know how to order... 1. It's both, take-away AND dine-in You either ask for a table inside (dine-in); they will register your name on a list, including the number of people, and shout out your name, once it's your turn (this may take up to 30 mins on weekends) Or you place your order directly and receive a number. 2. The food you have to try are for sure the Crocchet and the Frittatina (fried pasta), which are specialities!!! 3. Depending if you decided to dine-in, the food will be at your table in less than a minute, unless you place your order at the shelter. Enjoy the deliciousness! You're welcome. It's an authentic Italian restaurant with a turbulent atmosphere, so rather non-romantic or candle-light ambiente.
Annabel CvEAnnabel CvE
10
Was a queue when we arrived at 9pm, but seemed to mainly be for takeaway. We ate in and were seated immediately for a table of five. This seemed more luck than anything. Took a while to place our order, staff looked tired and a bit over it. Saw them deliberately ignore peoples requests for service. Was kind of funny, kind of shocking. Prices are incredibly cheap for the basic pizzas. When pizzas arrived they were hot, tasty, thin with a doughy crust, quality toppings and ingredients. Of course we tried the Margherita pizza, it was good. Also had the Diavola and Margherita Pepperoni pizzas. All the pizzas were better than other pizzas we've had in Italy so far (we've been in 3 weeks). Enjoyed the food, fed family of five for $45 euro (including soft drinks)... just don't expect great service.
Bronson BlackmoreBronson Blackmore
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Nearby Attractions Of Antica Pizzeria Di Matteo
Sansevero Chapel Museum
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli
Sansevero Chapel Museum
Naples National Archaeological Museum
Underground Naples
Duomo di Santa Maria Assunta
Chiesa del Gesù Nuovo
Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta
Complesso Monumentale di Santa Chiara
Arte in Movimento De Maria

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Via dei Tribunali, 94, 80138 Napoli NA, Italy
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+39 081 455262
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anticapizzeriadimatteo.it
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Pizza & wine offered in an unassuming eatery with a bustling vibe, plus a take-out option.
attractions: Sansevero Chapel Museum, Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli, Sansevero Chapel Museum, Naples National Archaeological Museum, Underground Naples, Duomo di Santa Maria Assunta, Chiesa del Gesù Nuovo, Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, Complesso Monumentale di Santa Chiara, Arte in Movimento De Maria, restaurants: Gino e Toto Sorbillo, L'Antica Pizzeria da Michele, 'A Figlia d''o Marenaro, Pizzeria Concettina ai Tre Santi, La Figlia del Presidente, Tandem Ragù - Via Paladino, Sfogliatelle Attanasio, Pizzeria e Trattoria del Purgatorio, Scaturchio, Pizzeria Trianon
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