The story
Tucked away on Salenesa Street in Apia, Da Giordano is a pizza restaurant run by an Italian pizzaiolo—a surprising find in the heart of Samoa. With a solid 4.6-star rating, it has carved out a niche for itself, offering a taste of Italy in the South Pacific.
Travel creator Nicolò Balini sampled the Pizza al Blue Cheese here and, while he noted the pie wasn't authentically Italian, he still enjoyed it. His honest take captures the restaurant’s appeal: familiar, satisfying pizza with a local twist, even if it bends the rules of tradition.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2025.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 1 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the blue cheese pizza at Da Giordano, calling it a bold, creamy masterpiece. The overall vibe is warm and unpretentious, celebrating simple, high-quality ingredients.
“It's a bit charred. Clearly this pizza isn't made for the Italian palate, so complaining wouldn't make sense. I'm just really happy I got to try pizza in Samoa too.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Da Giordano. Most active: Nicolò Balini
The creator had a pizza at Da Giordano, a pizzeria in Apia run by an Italian pizzaiolo, and enjoyed it despite it not being authentically Italian.
Dishes mentioned
Pizza al Blue Cheese
It's a bit charred. Clearly this pizza isn't made for the Italian palate, so complaining wouldn't make sense. I'm just really happy I got to try pizza in Samoa too.
