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Reviewers at Antica Pizzeria Port’Alba rave about the Belle Donne pizza, praising its perfect char and simple, fresh toppings. The overall vibe is one of timeless, no-fuss Neapolitan excellence.
“This is the original pizza from the 1700s, before tomatoes arrived in Naples. It's made with lard instead of olive oil, pecorino cheese, pepper, and lots of basil. The name comes from 'Bas Nicola', which is what basil was called in Naples back then.”
“This is the original pizza from the 1700s, before tomatoes arrived in Naples. It's made with lard instead of olive oil, pecorino cheese, pepper, and lots of basil. The basil was called 'Bas Nicola' in Neapolitan dialect, so that's where the name comes from. It's a historical pizza that shows how pizza was made back then.”
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2 creators have covered Antica Pizzeria Port’Alba. Most active: So Hungry Italy
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The world's oldest pizzeria since 1738: Uncovering the Secrets of Naples' Historic Pizzeria. · @ 00:12
Antica Pizzeria Port’Alba 1738 is recognized as the oldest pizzeria in Naples, operating since 1738 and offering a wide variety of traditional and innovative pizzas, including the historic 'Wallet Pizza'.
Dishes mentioned
- Wallet Pizza
BELLE DONNE Pizza
This pizza is called Belle Donne. We put walnuts on it later.
La mastu Nicola pizza
This is the original pizza from the 1700s, before tomatoes arrived in Naples. It's made with lard instead of olive oil, pecorino cheese, pepper, and lots of basil. The name comes from 'Bas Nicola', which is what basil was called in Naples back then.
Marinara Pizza (1700s version)
This is the 1700s version of marinara pizza, not the modern one with tomatoes. It has olives, anchovies, oregano, cheese, and garlic. Neapolitan fishermen used to pick these up before going out to sea, fold them, and eat them on their boats while working.
- So Hungry ItalyLoved
Where Pizza Began: Naples’ 5 Oldest Pizzerias to Visit · @ 01:08:25
Antica Pizzeria Port’Alba, frequently cited as one of the world's oldest pizzerias, offers a doorway into Naples' pizza roots, including the origin of the wallet pizza.
Dishes mentioned
- BELLE DONNE
Wallet Pizza
This pizza was born here at Port'Alba in the 1700s. It's a pizza folded into four, like a wallet. The story goes that Spanish soldiers would fold their pizza like this so they could walk and guard the walls while eating. It's a historical street-food style that started when pizza was sold on the streets, cut with a knife.
La mastu Nicola pizza
This is the original pizza from the 1700s, before tomatoes arrived in Naples. It's made with lard instead of olive oil, pecorino cheese, pepper, and lots of basil. The basil was called 'Bas Nicola' in Neapolitan dialect, so that's where the name comes from. It's a historical pizza that shows how pizza was made back then.
Marinara Pizza (1700s version)
This is the 1700s version of the marinara pizza, not the modern one with tomatoes. Back then it had olives, anchovies, oregano, cheese, and garlic. It was the food of Neapolitan fishermen who would pick them up before going out to sea and eat them while working on their boats.
- Port'Alba Pizza
