Gino e Toto Sorbillo — Restaurant in Naples

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.

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We went there 4 times on our 7 days naples trip so i think i can give a good objective review on Sorbillo. Like you can read on the other posts, they work with a waiting list if it's full, which is pretty much all the time after 6pm (we went there mid october). In reverse this also means that if you go there for dinner a bit earlier, like around 5pm, you have a very good chance of not having to wait at all. Just plan your day accordingly. On 3 of the 4 days we went there at around 6pm and had to wait max 10min or not at all. 1 day we got a bit late so we decided to have it as takeaway, which worked perfectly too (10min waiting). Tables and cutlery are a bit spartanic - you get plastic cups for non alcoholic beverages. Nothing is fancy and they probably wanna keep it that way. Now to the most important thing, their pizzas: We tried about 6 different pizzas and our favorite was (very clearly) the Ripieno Aperto. It is basically a creamier version of the Diavola. The ingridients taste amazing on their own already - they are high quality, fresh, locally produced. But the combination on the pizza is an explosion of taste in your mouth. It has the perfect combination of sweetness from the tomatoes, saltiness from the ham and creaminess from the cheese. The dough is ultrathin and fluffy. We have two very good italian restaurants in my austrian hometown which make good pizzas but it still quite doesn't taste the same. I cut out triangle slices and folded the tip. This way you have maximum flavor with your first bite, it gets lighter with the second one and kind of neutralizes in your mouth with eating the dough - then you dp it all over again. Even though the Aperto was our fav, every other pizza was very good too. You can tell that the conception of the toppings is very well thought through. No ingridient overpoweres the other and works perfectly in taste with the rest. So all in all - is the pizza worth the hype? Imho - yes, it is absolutely unique. Would i wait 1.5h to go in? No - just takeaway or...

A lovely restaurant to taste the best Italian pizza, staff are friendly and I was lucky to not wait as sole visitor. The price is relatively reasonable and atmosphere was lovely too. Highly recommended and to avoid hours of waiting, go at late night around 10 pm.

A Mixed Second Visit to Gino e Toto Sorbillo – Still Worth Trying, But Not as Smooth as Before This was my second visit to Sorbillo, a well-known pizzeria in Naples, and this time I went with a friend to try a couple of different dishes—one classic pizza and one fried pizza. I had high expectations based on my previous experience, and while the food quality remained good, the overall experience was a bit less satisfying. To start on a positive note, the staff member who initially took our order was friendly and accommodating. We changed our order shortly after placing it, and she handled it with flexibility and a smile, which was appreciated. However, the service became a bit inconsistent after that. One of the two dishes arrived promptly, but the second—my friend’s pizza—took about 15 minutes longer to come out. This created an awkward situation where one of us had food and the other didn’t, which isn’t ideal when dining together. What made it more disappointing was that there was no explanation or apology for the delay. That said, the food itself was enjoyable. The pizzas were flavorful and well-prepared, and the prices were quite reasonable, especially considering the restaurant’s location in a popular and tourist-friendly area of Naples. The table charge, which is common in Italy, was also modest and expected. Compared to my first visit last year—when I dined alone and only ordered one pizza and a drink—this experience felt a bit less polished. That’s why I can’t give it a full five-star rating this time. Still, I believe in giving places another chance, and I’d be happy to return on a future trip to Naples. Hopefully, with a bit more consistency, I’ll be able to update my review with a more glowing...