Botta Pizzeria & Bakery, LLC — Restaurant in Viera

Botta Neapolitan 7500 Lake Andrew Dr. Viera, FL 32940

New Number 1 Pizza in Brevard.

5 Stars

I don't know about you, but when I hear the word "Neapolitan," I think of two things: the first being ice cream, the second being Napoleon. The ice cream is legit, as the word stems from Naples, Italy. It means, in this case, ice cream from the city of Naples. Neapolitan, in general, refers to food and/or culture influenced by a city (founded by Greeks in the Neolithic period) that is one of the oldest continuously inhabited urban areas on the planet. Talk about history! Why does Napoleon come to mind as well? Other than similar phonemes, I don't have a clue. Upon research, and by that I mean Google Translate, Botta means blow as in to strike. In other words, this place serves up dishes that will knock the Naples into ya! Oof-da!

Anna was my service pro for this meal and after dealing with Shemene the Mean, she was a breath of fresh air. She was so kind and helpful. I asked Anna for a Caprese salad (against my EIC's recommendation, as he says you should never order this in a restaurant), some meatballs, sauce, and bread, along with a Four Cheese Pie, and some iced tea with which to wash it all down. The back was hoppin' as much as Anna was, as my food was out in no time. I now refer you to the food pics.

Starting with the starter, I dug into the Caprese salad. The Basil was fresh and delicious, the cheese was good; however, the tomatoes were a few days shy of being fully ripe. This was the only weakness found on the table, but I get ahead of myself.

Moving on to the homemade meatballs, sauce and bread. This was outstanding. Everything was made in the back. The flavor of the meatballs hit my palate like Sonny beatin' Connie's husband on the stoop. Hard, fast and powerful. The sauce was complex, not too sweet, and bursting with the essence of the City of the Sun, that is, Naples, Italy.

Not only is Naples known as the City of the Sun, but it is also known as the City of Pizza. This brings me to the final item on my taste buds, the Four Cheese Pizza. Naples is known for their thin-crust pizzas and fresh ingredients. Botta Neapolitan must have theirs shipped via the SR-71 Blackbird because this pizza was amazing! I have such a strong dislike for the bread and ketchup "New York" pizza that is so prevalent in Brevard. I also don't like the fried unleavened bread of Mister 01. This, however, was straight from the Pizza Godz. The crust was thin and flaky on the inside, and it was delicious. The sauce was complex, not too sweet, and... wait, I've covered the sauce. The cheese was freshly grated and piled high. If they aren't making their cheese in the back, it's the only thing missing. Because, wow. This might be the best Pizza I've ever had. That's saying a lot. I've had tons of pizza! I love pizza! Who doesn't?

The Big Boy says, "I'm gonna go 5 Star regardless of the woefully under-ripe tomatoes. THIS IS OUTSTANDING FOOD and the new Numero Uno Big Boy Pizza Joint....

I met my husband and daughter at Botta on Sunday night for what I thought would be a quick bite — but it turned into such a delightful dining experience.

I arrived first and asked to be seated on the patio. While I was on the phone, our server, Kayleigh, approached and kindly asked what I’d like to drink. She was patient, professional, and genuinely pleasant from the start.

Throughout the evening, Kayleigh was absolutely wonderful — friendly, attentive, and clearly passionate about both the food and the restaurant. She made sincere recommendations and shared thoughtful insights about the menu, the owners, and even her favorite dessert.

Everything we ordered was excellent. • Caprese Salad: Beautifully presented, generous portion, fresh ingredients, and perfectly seasoned. • Meatball Marinara Appetizer: Outstanding — rich sauce, tender meatballs, and fresh, chewy breadsticks for dipping. • Spicy Rocco Pizza (shared by my husband and daughter): Full of flavor and cooked perfectly. • Italian Sandwich (my order): Quite possibly the best I’ve ever had. Layers of freshly sliced mortadella, salami, and cheese, crisp lettuce, thin tomato slices, and just the right amount of condiments on homemade bread — piled high and bursting with flavor. It was so generous I couldn’t finish it and happily enjoyed the rest for lunch the next day.

Although we were too full for dessert, Kayleigh surprised us with an order of raspberry-filled shortbread cookies to take home. What a thoughtful gesture — and she was right, they were amazing!

As if that weren’t enough, Kevin, another fabulous member of their team insisted that the Tiramasu was the best dessert item on the menu and brought us a slice on the house as well!

From start to finish, the evening was perfect. The food, the atmosphere, and especially the service made for an unforgettable meal. We can’t...

Listen, I'm Salvatorino, or "Sal" to my friends (which, after this review, will be all of you), from Queens. Born and bred. I know pizza like I know my mama's Sunday gravy. And let me tell you, this Botta Pizzeria? Fuhgeddaboudit! It's so good, it brought a tear to my eye. A single, manly tear, mind you. It tasted so much like home, I almost started speaking in full-blown Italian. Almost. My wife had to remind me we were in Melbourne, Florida, not Queens. Melbourne, Florida?! Who knew they had decent pizza this side of the Triborough Bridge?

This pizza? It's not just pizza. It's a religious experience. A symphony of flavor. A culinary masterpiece. The crust? Crispier than my Nonna's Sunday best. The sauce? Sweeter than a stolen kiss from Sophia Loren. The cheese? More mozzarella than you can shake a stick at. And the toppings? They're not just toppings, they're toppings. Capiche?

I haven't had pizza this good since I left the old country... which was, like, 20 minutes ago when I crossed the bridge from Queens. But seriously, this place, in Melbourne, Florida of all places, is the real deal. It's so authentic, you'll think you're eating pizza in a gondola on the Grand Canal... except, you know, with alligators instead of gondoliers. And palm trees. Lots of palm trees.

So, if you're looking for a slice of heaven in the Sunshine State, look no further than Botta Pizzeria. Tell 'em Sal sent ya. They won't know who I am, but it sounds cool. And hey, maybe they'll give you a free cannoli. A guy can dream, right? ...