Restaurant Pizzeria Margherita — Restaurant in Basel

Loved, loved, loved this place. Staff was nice from my phone call prior until we left after our dinner. Every single person was at the utmost friendly and extremely attentive. That was only topped by their food which was outrageously delicious. My margherita with mozzarella affumigato (hope I wrote it correct) had a super interesting smokiness to it coming from the cheese and had my beloved and chewy leopard crust. This is still my sign for a great pizza. Also that calzone was fabulous, no air pockets, just loaded with fantastic cooked ham and a crazy amount of mushrooms. Another fabulous thing was the chilli in oil they served aside which reminded me of that distinct Italian chili that used to be served at every Italian restaurant when I grew up and which has now almost vanished and been replaced with boring dry chili flakes and other blasphemies. Full 5 Stars my friends and that even though that I'm not used to that painful Swiss price level (margherita chf21, calzone meat chf25). If you smile while eating it's always worth it though. 😊🍕

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Friendly service and fresh pizzas at Pizzeria Margherita

Pizzeria Margherita in Basel delivers a warm, welcoming experience with service that feels genuinely friendly from the start. There is plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. The indoor space was calm and quiet, making it easy to enjoy a relaxed meal.

The open kitchen is a highlight, offering the simple pleasure of watching the pizzas being prepared right in front of you. We tried the Marinara Sbagliata and the Porcinosa. Both came out fresh and well made, with good balance in the toppings.

While the pizzas were enjoyable, I would rate the food a solid four, leaving just a little room for improvement.

Overall, Margherita is a great option in Basel if you’re looking for friendly service, a comfortable setting, and...

A complete disappointment! We came hoping to enjoy some good Italian food, but it was far from that. The tomato sauce tasted industrial, very acidic, and the pasta was plain and unremarkable. We both left our plates almost untouched, which says a lot.

On top of the poor food quality, the restaurant’s atmosphere was off-putting. The manager, or perhaps the owner, was walking around in a tracksuit, covered in tattoos, acting like a self-proclaimed “mafia boss.” It was more ridiculous than anything else.

If you’re looking for authentic Italian cuisine, skip this place. Honestly, you can do much better at home. Not...