Pizzeria Brandi
The Home of Pizza Margherita
Welcome to the official website of Pizzeria Brandi, the pizzeria of Raffaele Esposito, the chef who, in 1889, invented Margherita, the Queen of Pizzas, to honor Margherita, the Queen of Italy. An exquisite invention that soon became the icons of Italian cuisine all over the world. Savor its original taste in our restaurant: today, as in the past, we prepare it with top-quality ingredients and a passion that speaks of tradition.
Brandi’s Pizza Margherita: the taste of Naples.
To savor Brandi’s Margherita pizza is to immerse oneself in the very essence of Naples: this iconic specialty encapsulates in fact the history, culture, and flavors of the city. Its ingredients, simple but precious, represent the excellence of the Italian region of Campania. Its preparation technique, handed down from generation to generation, is a true form of art that reflects passion and skill. Its inviting fragrance, the right consistency of the crust, and the perfect balance of flavors ensure that every mouthful becomes a sensory journey transporting our customers to the picturesque streets of Naples and letting them experience the joy of life that characterizes this wonderful place.
Brandi: an ancient story full of charm.
The pizzeria we know today as ‘Brandi’ was founded in 1760 under the name ‘Pietro… e basta così’ (‘Pietro… and that’s it’). The place became famous at the end of the 19th century thanks to one of its chefs, Raffaele Esposito, who in 1889 invented the Pizza Margherita in honor of Queen Margherita of Savoy who was visiting Naples: a simple and exquisite specialty, made with ingredients whose colors (deliberately) recalled those of the Italian flag, namely tomato (red), mozzarella (white) and basil (green). Needless to say, this was the birth of one of the most iconic Belpaese delicacies, making the pizzeria a reference point for all pizza lovers. (read more)
WHAT MAKES US SO SPECIAL :
Our pizzas.
In addition to the Pizza Margherita, for which Brandi is rightly famous, our restaurant offers its customers a wide variety of pizzas from the Neapolitan tradition. These include the simple and tasty Marinara, topped with tomatoes, garlic, and oregano, the colorful Quattro Stagioni (Four Seasons), with mushrooms, ham, peas, and seafood, and finally the exuberant Salsiccia e Friarielli, enriched with buffalo Provola cheese, sausage, and friarielli (broccoli rabe). Many other delicacies await you: come with us on a journey through the best of Neapolitan flavors.
Our ingredients.
In addition to the Pizza Margherita, for which Brandi is rightly famous, our restaurant offers its customers a wide variety of pizzas from the Neapolitan tradition. These include the simple and tasty Marinara, topped with tomatoes, garlic, and oregano, the colorful Quattro Stagioni (Four Seasons), with mushrooms, ham, peas, and seafood, and finally the exuberant Salsiccia e Friarielli, enriched with buffalo Provola cheese, sausage, and friarielli (broccoli rabe). Many other delicacies await you: come with us on a journey through the best of Neapolitan flavors.
Our pizzaioli.
Don’t be fooled by the young age and good looks of our pizza chefs, the ‘pizzaioli’: they are in fact the rightful heirs of an ancient art and tradition. With precise and expert gestures, they knead, roll out, and fill each pizza. Thanks to their skill in handling the cooking in the wood-fired oven, they give life to delicacies with a perfectly honeycombed crust and a soft, thin center. Depositaries of a mastery handed down from generation to generation, they preserve the taste of a timeless specialty.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT US :
Her Majesty the Pizza!!
Truly exceptional pizza, I wished it would never end, Neapolitan waiters friendly and not so intrusive, fair prices taking into account the historicity of the place!!!!
Alfredo
Origin: Tripadvisor
Date: August 2024
Excellent.
Four of us came for lunch. We had a round of mixed bruschette, pizza, coke, water. Everything was excellent, choice of ingredients, cooking, attention to the balance of flavours.
Francesco O
Origin: Tripadvisor
Date: June 2024
The true pizza. Stop.
As a pizza lover, I couldn’t miss Brandi! In the restaurant you can breathe the history of pizza … Although the place was almost full, the excellent waiters moved like dancers …
Leonardo B
Origin: Tripadvisor
Date: July 2024
Pizzeria Brandi on the Web.
Nel corso degli anni la Pizzeria Brandi è stata citata in molti siti dedicati al meglio dell’enogastronomia come luogo di primaria importanza nella storia della pizza e culla della Margherita. Questi siti includono WebFoodCulture.com e lucianopignaro.it.
WHERE WE ARE :
Via Chiaia: the heart of Naples.
Via Chiaia is one of the most famous and popular places in Naples: located in the heart of the city, it is renowned for its elegant mix of shops, historic cafés, and monuments. The street connects Piazza del Plebiscito with the Chiaia district and is a meeting place for locals and tourists alike. One of its treasures is undoubtedly the historic Pizzeria Brandi: a must for those who want to taste all the original flavors of the Neapolitan culinary tradition.
Pizzeria Brandi: contatti.
Address: Salita S. Anna di Palazzo, 1/2
80132 Naples
Telephone: +39 081 416928
Opening hours: 12:30 > 15:30 / 19:30 > 23:30.
Open from Tuesday to Sunday
Monday Closed
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