The cure for OPD (Obssessive Pizza Disorder) is right here. The best Neapolitan pizza in the world !
One of the best car makers in the world is Ferrari. What makes their cars so good? The combination of the highest quality of components, elegant design and unbeatable performance.
What makes a pizza one of the best in the world? The combination of the best quality of ingredients, an elegant presentation and unbeatable taste and texture. The obsession for perfection and the attention to details makes this Pepe in Grani one of the best places in the world to try an authentic pizza Napoletana. For the third year straight he has won first place in Italy’s 50 Top Pizza 2019 rankings. This pizzeria – located in an 18th-century house – has capacity for 150 guests. It also has two mini-apartments on the top floor in case you decide to stay overnight. If you are looking for a chance to entertain your guests, there is there is an exclusive area called “Authentica” for up to 8 people. In this intimate area you can have dinner while watching your pizza been made right in front of you.
The first time I was there Franco kindly gave me on a tour of his elegant pizzeria prior to taking me to my table. He also helped me order 2 pizzas (each pizza two different toppings) and a deep fried appetizer (made of pizza dough, grana padano cream, rucola pesto and dried olives) called Ciro. Even though the pizzaria was busy that evening Pepe dedicated a few minutes to teach me one of two things about the flour, the oven, the water, the ingredients, and how the dough is made. The most important ingredient, according to Franco Pepe, is passion. The pizzas were awesome and so was the appetizer. It is hard to describe in words and a few pictures the experience one can have just by having dinner at this place.
Usually, there’s a line all the way to the main street. Reservations are required a couple of weeks ahead ahead of time.
Vicolo S. Giovanni Battista, 3, 8 Caiazzo CE, Italy +39 0823 862718 https://www.pepeingrani.it/?lang=en
Recipes and additional information
- Recipe: my recipe for an authentic home-made neapolitan pizza: https://wineanddinepassport.com/pizza-napoletana-naples-italy/
- Are all Italian pizzas the same? https://wineanddinepassport.com/pizza-napoletana-vs-pizza-romana/
- Where to try one of the best Neapolitan pizzas in the USA? https://wineanddinepassport.com/pizzeria-mozza-newport-beach-usa/