Pizza Napoletana

Neapolitan Pizza in Vienna – just like in Naples

An airy crust, a thin base and a handful of truly good ingredients: that is Neapolitan pizza. In Vienna 15 and Vienna 21 we bake our Neapolitan pizza the traditional way – from sourdough proofed for 48 hours, in a stone oven.

What makes a pizza Neapolitan?

Neapolitan pizza is the original form of pizza. Its hallmarks are the high, airy rim – called the cornicione in Italian –, a thin, soft base and the characteristic dark spots that only appear at very high heat. The dough is stretched by hand rather than rolled out, and it is baked for a short time at a very high temperature.

  • An airy crust that rises at high temperatures
  • The perfect balance between a soft centre and a crisp crust
  • A few quality ingredients: tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, olive oil
  • Traditional wheat sourdough – or, at our place, spelt as well

Our path to the perfect Napoletana

Our dough proofs for at least 48 hours. During that time the sourdough develops its full flavour and makes the dough light and easy to digest. We bake in a gas-fired stone oven at over 400 °C – so every pizza gets its golden, crisp crust in next to no time, without drying out.

For our wheat dough we use flour from Caputo in Naples, prized by pizzaioli all over the world. If you prefer a nuttier taste, go for our spelt sourdough.

Classics and ideas with a Viennese twist

Of course you will find the great classics on our menu, such as Margherita, Marinara, Diavolo and Capricciosa. Alongside them are our own creations – like the Pizza Vienna with horseradish and chives, the Lila with red cabbage sauce, or the Carciofi with pumpkin sauce and artichokes. Whichever you choose, it comes out of the oven the Neapolitan way: blistered, fragrant and best eaten straight away.

Neapolitan classicsDon’t miss

  • Margherita

    €11.90

    Tomato, mozzarella

    Vegetarian
  • Marinara

    €9.90

    Tomato, oregano, garlic, basil

    Vegan
  • Bufalina

    €16.90

    Tomato, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil

    Vegetarian
  • Napoli

    €13.90

    Tomato, mozzarella, anchovies, fresh basil

  • Capricciosa

    €15.90

    Ham, spicy salami, mushrooms, olives, tomato, mozzarella, fresh basil

    Spicy
  • Vienna

    €15.90

    Mozzarella, horseradish, ham, chives, fresh basil

Every pizza with your choice of spelt or wheat sourdough

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find authentic Neapolitan pizza in Vienna?

At Pizzeria Schwarzlackenau – at Goldschlagstraße 34 in the 15th district and at Wolsteingasse 36 in the 21st district.

Why does Neapolitan pizza have such an airy crust?

The slowly proofed, hand-stretched dough is full of tiny air bubbles. At over 400 °C in the stone oven they expand in an instant – that is what creates the typical, airy cornicione.

Is Neapolitan pizza thin?

In the middle, yes – the base is thin and soft. The rim, on the other hand, is high and airy. That exact combination is what makes a Napoletana.

Can I take Neapolitan pizza away?

Yes. In Vienna 15 and Vienna 21 you can pre-order by phone and pick up. We do not offer delivery.

Table reservation

Book your table

Just give us a call – we will happily reserve a table for you. We are glad to host celebrations and larger groups, too.