Ahoy, we have come to the motherland of Pizza, Naples and one of its flagship experiences here at Gino Sorbillo Antica Pizzeria. First, avoid any confusion as you wander around Naples...there are a handful of places with "Sorbillo" in the name, including one just a few feet away from this one. Make sure you're at the one which undoubtedly has a long line, which has the word "Geno" in its sign with blue rays on the top. Odds are if you go to another "Sorbillo", the pizza will still be pretty good, as our guide told us, there really isn't bad pizza in Naples, especially not here on pizza street...but if you do want the authentic Gino Sorbillo experience, with its many many offerings on its menu (most places just have a few different pies), then this is the right place.

Also, note there isn't a line...it kind of looks like there is, but if you want to dine in, head directly to the store where someone will put your name down...then go wait anywhere you want until they call you.

We got there relatively early and were seated in about 10 minutes or so.

The pizzas menu was extensive with many, many options, many suitable for us vegetarians. (and a vegan one too if you swing that way.) And, unfortunately, there is no menu in English (or on their website) so we had to do a lot of google translate work to wade through it...our server spoke perfect English and guided as a bit to something that was his "Summer Favorite" the Nonna Carolina, which was a pesto, cheese and tomatoes...it had a nice smoke to it and was unique.

We also got the Margherita Buffala D.O.P. Pizza which he indicated was the classic one. It was our first pizza in Naples and we were surprised that it was not really a hand food but quickly learned this is how it's served throughout the city...not a mistake...pizzas are fork and knife foods...Once you get past that expectation, it's SUPER GOOD...a nice light and crispy crust and a big dollop of for di latte mozzarella in the middle...so original recipe Margherita here...just as it should be, especially if it's your first pie in Naples.

We also enjoyed the wine, and then after dinner a couple of limoncellos helped us, especially during the heat wave that was happening both outside and inside.

We went to a number of other pizza places in Naples during our stay. This was our first. It was really good. They had, by far, the most extensive choices for pizza toppings and variations, and we loved it.

You'll always remember your first time.