Mattozzi Restaurant & Pizzeria, Naples

Mattozzi Restaurant & Pizzeria carries forward one of the city’s longest-standing pizza traditions. The Mattozzi family belongs to a small group of Neapolitan pizza-making dynasties whose history stretches from the 19th century into the present day. Their story began more than 150 years ago with a restaurant and pizzeria in Largo Carità, now Piazza Salvo D’Acquisto. The roots of the business reach even further back to 1833, when the venue operated as “Le Stanze di Piazza Carità,” a meeting place frequented by local intellectuals, including literary critic Francesco De Sanctis. Today, under the guidance of Paolo Surace, the restaurant reflects a fourth generation of pizza-making tradition.

The restaurant’s atmosphere remains warm and approachable. Guests can dine on the terrace during warmer months or inside, where the simple décor and attentive service create a relaxed setting. The menu stays faithful to classic Neapolitan cooking, favouring continuity over constant change. Pizza is naturally a highlight, but seafood dishes and hearty pastas also reflect Naples’s culinary identity. Seasonal favourites include spaghetti with clams or mussels, while year-round staples such as Margherita pizza and pasta with potatoes and provolone showcase the comfort of traditional southern Italian cuisine.