La Pizza di Umberto Falcone — Restaurant in Salerno

ONE OF A KIND ! My wife and I were back in Italy for the 2nd time in 18 months. We loved it the first time and it's been even better 2nd time round. After 4 fabulous days in Rome we took the bullet train to Florence where we spent another 4 glorious days. AND THEN ! Martin our good friend and limo tour driver picked us up at 9am at the Hotel Berchielli for the long drive to Salerno. At around 1pm we stopped at a Sarni Grill for a hearty lunch and cappuccinos. FINALLY ! Martin navigated the narrow streets to get as close to our Airbnb apartment in Salerno as he could. At 3.30pm we said goodbye to Martin and wheeled our luggage up to our apartment on Corso Vittorio Emanuele...the huge ( mostly ) pedestrian mall which runs the length of the main shopping district in Salerno. OH NO ! It was all ripped for as far as the eye could see...new pipes etc being installed. Our 2 bed / 2 bath apartment was on the 4th floor...we took the elevator up of course where we met up with Annie Mae who worked for the owner. After Annie Mae saw our passports, showed us around the very nice apartment it was time to freshen up and think about dinner. We knew Salerno a fair bit from our 4 day stay 18 months before....of course pizza would be our first choice. There was a Pizzium ( we enjoyed a great tastin' pizza there last trip ) on the pedestrian mall a short walk from our apartment but it was drizzling rain when we exited our building at 7.30pm. BIG SURPRISE ! After walking just a few feet we saw there was a pizzeria on the ground floor virtually below our apartment...the door was open and a friendly looking guy beckoned us to come in. WE DID ! And it felt very cosy indeed with its beautiful looking brick oven blazing away. We sat at a table and Nello showed us a dinner menu...pizzas and calzones. FIRST UP ! I asked Nello for a cold beer and a chilled glass...in fact I asked him to put a stem glass in the fridge for a few minutes. NOTE ! In general we noticed that the Italians and French simply run cold water in their glasses when serving beers. We followed Nello's suggestion and ordered 2 pizzas of different varieties....Arruscata & Terre Sveve. My Peroni Nastro Azzurro Pale Lager - 5% abv and chilled glass were ready to enjoy...it tasted good enough for the occasion. Our 2 wood-fired pizzas were ready within a few short minutes. I took a great pic of Peppe the Pizzaiolo with our 2 delicious looking pizzas before they hit our table. MOUTHSATIONAL ! Trust me we know pizzas...there is no shortage of excellent pizza joints in the USA and we have been making our own from scratch at home for more than 20 years. Amazing flavor and amazing texture...as good as you would find anywhere in the world ! Nello who seemed to be the one running the show explained that his girlfriend Ilaria Falcone and her Dad owned the pizzeria. Business looked a bit quiet on the night but we were here in March which is much cooler and not the busy season. Very good pizzas, super friendly service, decent beers and a beautiful warm vibe inside is a recipe for success. WE'LL BE...

This is a place we often visit after university and sometimes in the evenings. If you are a true Salernitan, you surely know this hidden pizza spot! 🍕 My favorites are Melanzane (eggplant) and Funghi (mushroom) pizzas, but for true gourmets, I highly recommend the Quattro Formaggi. It has a strong aroma, as it is made with four cheeses, one of the key ingredients being Buffalo mozzarella, which is produced in the Campania region, home to some of the best Buffalo mozzarella in the world.

Alongside my favorite pizzas, I always order a Margherita as a snack. The pizza topped with potatoes might seem unusual at first, but once you taste the harmony of flavors, it becomes an unexpectedly delightful experience. If you're visiting this city, this place is a...

Amazing place in the center of Salerno. Wide selection of pizza and calzone, and great wine. The pizza is one of the best I've had - the tomato sauce is fresh, the cheese is just amazing and the prosciutto cotto is magnificent; it smells amazing and is just great. I really recommend going there, it's probably one of the best pizzerias there, hidden well in the narrow streets of Salerno. They make the dishes quickly, so you don't have to wait long to try the amazing food they serve. They deserve more...