Best Neapolitan Pizza Vancouver

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Located at 1190 Victoria Dr, Vancouver, Via Tevere Pizzeria is an authentic Neapolitan pizza restaurant in the middle of a residential area. Pizza Napoletana is lauded for its rustic simplicity, traditional wood-fire cooking method, and Neapolitan ingredients celebration. Their goal is to honour this heritage and pizza-making tradition by serving up la vera pizza Napoletana.

Neapolitan pizza will have minimal toppings for a balance of flavour, and the crust is expected to be lightly charred, slightly chewy, and soft in the center. In true Neapolitan style, their pizzas are brought to the table uncut and can be enjoyed with a knife and fork or by hand.

The exterior of Via Tevere Pizzeria Napoletana looks very low-key, and the interior space is straightforward. There is a central hearth in the middle with the oven, a small bar to the left of the entrance, and seating. If it’s your first visit, you’d better go with the Neapolitan Margherita Pizza with Salame (Red sauce-based pizza topped with tomato, fior di latte, prosciutto cotto, salame, and basil). If you see the process of making pizza as the merging of art and science, then Margherita is at Neapolitan pizza’s purest form. Every ingredient is fresh. The acidity of tomato sauce lays the base of a good pizza. It’s not overly sour to dominate other ingredients, but it’s a taste that’s always there to give the different flavours a lift. Don’t miss this Pizza.

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Located on 654 E Broadway, Vancouver, Barbarella is one of the best Pizzerias in the city, serving wonderful Italian cuisine, especially Neapolitan Pizza. You can have a good time at this place and share nicely cooked Hawaiian pizza, Caesar salads and pies with your friends or get takeout. Start with the Amatriciana pizza consisting of tomato, fior di latte, aged mozzarella, house-cured and smoked pancetta, red onions, fresh garlic, chilli flakes, Parmigiano Reggiano and extra virgin olive oil. There are also noticeable pieces of pancetta on top which add plenty of savouriness to the pizza.

The second favourite pizza is the Salsiccia consisting of tomato, fior di latte, aged mozzarella, house-made fennel sausage, pickled peppers, basil, Parmigiano Reggiano and extra virgin olive oil. The pickled peppers add a zing which really adds to the mild-tasting tomato sauce. The next pizza is the Diavola with tomato, fior di latte, aged mozzarella, spicy salami, Nicoise olives and extra virgin olive oil. It may of looks like a pepperoni pizza, but it certainly is not.  The spicy salami lives up to its namesake while the olives add another burst of flavour.

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Pizzeria Farina is a cozy Neapolitan Pizza shop on Main Street in Chinatown, Vancouver, BC. It looks like a modern, almost Scandinavian café with white painted brick walls, a menu written on parchment paper suspended from the ceiling and seating that’s a mix of one long communal table and a few smaller ones with high stools. You can eat in or take out, and either way is very delicious. The thin, chewy, yet pillow-like crust is the perfect bed for the ingredients of your choice. They offer a handful of different pizzas, with add-on options like fresh arugula for a nice peppery finish, while olives and anchovies add a certain saltiness.

The pizza dough itself goes through a three-day ferment, and once cooked, is thin, crispy, and blistered in all the right places. Whether you choose to stick to a classic Margharita or go all out and devour the Finocchionna, you won’t go wrong here. Don’t forget to use the spicy and rosemary olive oil that’s tableside. It is the perfect accompaniment to drizzle over your pizza.

Go for the Funghi and Finocchionna. Funghi comes with a chewy well-flavoured dough, the perfect char and great toppings of earthy mushroom, velvety cheese and peppery arugula. It’s one of the rare mushroom pizzas that is not drenched in truffle oil. The latter is on a thin crispy crust that offers a different taste, fresh tomatoes, fennel sausages and the sharp Piave cheese.

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Located at 4363 Main St, Vancouver, Trilussa serves one of the most authentic Roman Pizzas, especially Neapolitan Pizza with toppings that may even require a fork and knife to enjoy. The location is in the center of the busy Main Street market area and has excellent walk-by and drive-by exposures. The food is delicious. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. In addition, their food is created with only the freshest and finest ingredients, and no additives or preservatives are used. They only use 100% cold-pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oils.

The restaurant is a series of booths with a couple of chairs outside. The half brown and half grey walls split the restaurant in two, framed photos of their pizza and accomplishments hanging. Step inside and order the Trastevere, simple meat and cheese pizza with pancetta, mozzarella, and pecorino. This is a pizza where the ingredients are well balanced. The meat isn’t too salty, nor does it overpower the base, and indeed the crust is the favourite part of it. The next pizza is the The “Caprese,” which is like the salad but over pizza crust. This pizza is served cold with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar to finish it off.

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Located on 2996 E 22nd Ave E, Vancouver, Ragazzi’s pizza is hand-stretched and baked directly on a stone for a light and healthy, authentic Italian crust. They use only the highest quality ingredients, especially Neapolitan Pizza. Fresh vegetables, high-quality mozzarella cheese, and imported meats help them create flavours and textures found only in Italy. Come to Ragazzi for a taste of the old country. Come in, take out or have it delivered. They guarantee you’ll be back for more! Come here to try their classic margarita with a thick yet airy crust and a sweet tomato sauce.

It is seasoned a little on the mild side between the mozzarella cheese and basil leaves. However, you can easily reach for any of their tabletop condiments. A squeeze bottle of hot sauce or ranch dressing and/or a shaker of chilli flakes or Parmesan cheese to customize each slice to your preference. Although you come here to enjoy their pizza, you can’t walk away not trying their lasagna. You’ll be impressed by the size of the serving of the vegetarian lasagna. It will your mouth watering up, looking at the even layers of tender noodle, gooey cheese, and melty spinach.

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Located in the heart of Fraser hood in Vancouver, Pizza Carano serves up non-traditional Neapolitan pizza, fresh pasta, refined Italian antipasti (available for dine-in or takeaway) and all-day drinks. Their menu is printed over mirrors, and specials are written on ceramic cutting boards. You grab a seat anywhere, and the server is quick to greet you. There are many interesting possibilities to choose from, including the “Italian gomae” with currants and pinenuts, a Hawaiian Pizza with roasted macadamia nuts, a white sauce pizza with ham and pistachio.

Enjoy their Italian – Neapolitan pizza with its thin base and plentiful crust. There are many of the latter, but you have a great drizzle to dip the excess bread into utilizing the smoked olive oil. Each pie is personal-sized, with four large slices. For its size, one might consider the $19-22 price point a little steep, but the quality and well-thought-out combinations are well worth the tag. Their “Spicy coconut kale” pizza is a must and comprises coconut cream, kale, peanut satay marinated mushrooms, fior di latte, coconut flakes, and chilli oil. The satay flavour is delicious, and the mushroom gives you some chewy substance, meaty for fungi.

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Located at 808 Davie St, Vancouver, Firecrust is keeping true to Neapolitan pizza’s origins by providing products that focus on simplicity, freshness and contain high-quality ingredients. With over 350 possible combinations, you can customize their Neapolitan pizzas and salads to your heart’s desire, all for one fixed price. Even if you decide to keep it simple, however, you’ll not be disappointed as all their Neapolitan pizza bases are made with non-GMO 00 flour. Their tomato base is made from Italian tomato sauce.

Firecrust is taking pizzas and salads to the next level by inviting customers to make their own delicious creations from over 30 premium ingredients. From house-made Mozzarella and Italian tomatoes to fresh greens and vegan Italian Field Sausage, Firecrust has everything to fit your lifestyle, as well as your cravings. Firecrust uses only the freshest Mozzarella and a tomato sauce recipe using San Marzano tomatoes grown in the Campania region of Italy. In addition to the authentic Neapolitan pizzas, they also offer a selection of salads, calzones, soups and a Mercado that sells the flour, tomato sauce and other ingredients. Build your own pizza for $10.95, add any of the toppings, and the only extra charge would be if you added prosciutto.

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Located on 325 E Broadway, Vancouver, AJ’s Brooklyn Pizza Joint offers locally sourced ingredients and a menu that reflects traditional thin crust NY pizza, especially Neapolitan Pizza, with the addition of the classic Sicilian pizza, which you won’t find anywhere else in Vancouver. The New York Sicilian has mozzarella cheese, Sicilian tomato sauce, and fresh basil. This is 16″, and there are 20 slices to it. The Brooklyn has pepperoni, spicy Italian sausage, mozzarella cheese, Sicilian tomato sauce, olive oil and basil. You’ll notice the crust is about 1″ thick with a crunchy bottom and airy interior.

If you like a fresh-tasting and light pizza, you need to go with the “Grimaldi’s Classic Margherita” with fresh mozzarella, freshly crushed tomato sauce, parm cheese, and fresh basil. The slices for this and all the pizzas to come are as large as your head. The crust is firm, but the dough from the tip is limp. “John’s Pepperoni Pie” with shredded Mozza, pepperoni, and extra virgin olive oil is another classic. Plenty of pepperoni circles ensures you get a spicy and heavily seasoned round in every bite.

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Located on 5395 West Blvd, Vancouver, Bufala is an independent restaurant born out of a passion for pizza and believes that all communities need a great restaurant. You should taste its Neapolitan Pizza. This pizzeria is nothing short of a warm and inviting atmosphere in the Kerrisdale neighbourhood. This is a place where you can sit down with some friends and enjoy a few slices, accompanied by a few craft brews. These from-scratch pies will melt in your mouth after being cooked to perfection in an 800 degree stone oven.

The interior has long-handled pizza boards hanging as décor on one wall, a checkerboard floor, lots of small plants, and comfy booths, as well as a communal bar-style table. The open kitchen allows diners to see chefs working the pizza dough, with the pies being cooked in a Bakers Pride stone oven. They prepare classic & contemporary pizzas in the Napolitana Pizza style, along with a tasty selection of Italian-inspired small plates and desserts. And as great meals require great drinks, they also offer a delicious selection of cocktails, wines, craft beers, and espresso.

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Located at 675 Smithe St, Vancouver, Pizza Garden offers fire-baked pizzas on the hearthstone, making the crust uniquely crispy. You won’t be disappointed at Pizza Garden in Vancouver, where well-prepared eats and delicious drinks rule the menu, especially Neapolitan Pizza. All their pizzas are made with 100% specialty mozzarella cheese and pizza sauce made from a traditional blend of fresh red-ripe tomatoes simmered with extra-virgin olive oil and herbs. The taste of authenticity! In addition, they use a Wood Stone open oven and produce a perfect NY-style slice for a reasonable price.

This restaurant welcomes kids, too, so you can feel good about bringing the whole family. Pizza Garden is the perfect spot to enjoy a great meal outside. They have pizza available by the slice, or you can pick up a box – either 14″ or 17″. The crust is so good, with just the right chew while still being crispy and light. Wait times can vary during peak periods if you’re not dropping by to pick up pizza out of their display case. You don’t also need to be worried about finding parking as it is located near plenty of options. You can take go-to and be sure the pizza is still hot and tasty.