Don’t worry if you’re on the hunt for real Neapolitan pizza, Krakow now comes up trumps with plenty of places that can offer the authentic thing just like it’s made in Italia.
Forget the usual Chicago deep pans and crispy Romana bases, it’s the output of Naples that’s all the rage these days.
Neapolitan pizza in Krakow has been on the rise in the last couple of years. Places offering cushiony dough and fresh mozzarella, tasty passata courtesy of Campania, and leaves of basil to taste, are now dotting the city.
Cue this list, which seeks them all out so you don’t have to. Researching this guide was a chore, I tell you!
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Where to Eat Neapolitan Pizza in Krakow?
Nolio
Nolio‘s been going for a good few years now. Still, it’s fair to say it totally changed the game when it came to Neapolitan pizza in Krakow…
The tiny little entrance porch is typically packed with hopeful diners waiting for a table in the early evenings and on weekends (just be sure to make a reservation if you want to avoid disappointment). It’s hard to blame those in the queue!
The pizzas are the perfect balance of fresh tomato passata and cooked buffalo mozzarella. The standard DOP margarita comes topped with leaves of garden-green basil. Diverting from the Neapolitan tradition, Nolio also offers a range of pizzas with different toppings, complete with salty meat and grilled aubergine for the veggies.
An outdoor area adds charm for the summer months. Seats in the downstairs basement areas are perfect for cold winter nights in the city.
Olio
Olio has stormed the riverbanks of Podgorze district with its offering of fantastic Neapolitan pizzas and it’s going strong. We kinda rate it as on par with Nolio (the difference of one single ‘N’ is all-important for differentiating here!), but it’s a bit more casual, and easier to get a table.
The place is on the main drag of Nadwislanska, a riverside road that runs along the boulevards of the Vistula. We’ve watched as that’s become a hive of activity in the last few years – wine bars, tattoo parlors, and now artisan pizza places are all a part of the mix.
Olio nails it with a solid offering of proper plush dough and DOP ingredients. The menu is more varied than most OG Neapolitan places would probably allow, but this is Krako, not Naples itself, so hey ho.
You can get white pizzas, loads of different red pizzas, and some great deserts. For the summer, nail down one of the exterior spaces in the back or go out front – the better option if it’s nearing sunset.
Dolabella Due
Don’t eat on the Main Square, so they say. Well, you’ll need to forget that mantra if you want to enjoy the fantastic pizzas of Dolabella Due.
Bucking the trend that every restaurant in the Old Town is just a tourist trap one plump pizza pie at a time, they’ve fielded what we’d say is THE BEST Neapolitan offering in the main district (the others listed above are in Kazimierz or Podgorze).
It’s hardly a surprise that they’ve got it down to a T – the guys here even run pizza making classes, which you can book onto if you so wish.
The classics are all there: Margarita with for de latte, funghi with forest mushrooms. But there are also some creative in-house specials like the melanzane with aubergine or the pear and goat’s cheese combo.
There’s seating right there on the central square of Krakow overlooking the Sukiennice Cloth Hall and St Mary’s Church if it’s sunny. If not, head inside to the rather chic interior.
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Pizzeria 00
Made in a similar vein to Nolio (see above), Podgorze’s Pizzareia 00 is a stripped-down hipster pizza joint that’s got a lively kitchen staff of vocal Italian-Polish chefs. They crowd around one huge dedicated real-fire oven that’s tailor-made for the creation of that perfect southern dough.
The walls are dressed in whitewashed metro tiles and the interiors are stylishly understated. Meanwhile, the menus have a range of pasta and coffee, along with oodles of craft beers from the continent. This is also a top choice for nipping in for a takeaway if you’re staying on the south side of the Vistula River.
La Zagara Specialità Italiane
Okay, so you might need to venture out of the city centre and to the suburban village of Wegrzce for La Zagara Specialità Italiane but it could just be worth it!
Cushiony dough and juicy buffalo mozzarella is all part of the parcel, and, rumor has it, that the joint has something to do with one of the first ever Neapolitan-qualified chefs in Krakow (this pizza kitchen was known as El Plato and was staffed by the best piazzolo in southern Poland).
The space itself is small and cozy, boasting a local vibe that’s away from the major tourist spots. Taxis up here will cost between 20-50 PLN. Not a great option if you only have a few days but probably worth it if you’re sticking aroudn Krakow for a couple of weeks.
N’Pizza
N’Pizza popped up in a new-build on the corner of Rajska Street around the end of 2018. Locals were glad to see that the sign and design looked suspiciously similar to that of Nolio (see above). Suddenly: What do you know? There’s bouncy dough and buffalo mozzarella aplenty.
The vibe here is noticeably casual and relaxed. There are long sharing tables. There’s an open kitchen where flour and hands fly this way and that. Some have called this one the single best Neapolitan Pizza in Krakow as of 2020. Drop in to check if you agree. (Either way, the bars of vibrant Tytano are just over the corner)
Placek Wolnica Napoletana
Casual dining and tall beers are the name of the game at Placek Wolnica Napoletana, a joint that’s recently flung open its doors – almost certainly on purpose – right next to the pizza mecca that is Nolio (our number one Neapolitan pizza joint in Krakow if we were pushed to pick it!).
Spilling onto the sidewalks of Plac Wolnica, this one churns out very tasty and affordable pizzas with a variety of toppings, both veggie-friendly and meat.
We love the beer and wine selection and how fast your food comes. It’s a more casual option if you’re not in for the fine-dining vibe of Nolio, or just couldn’t get a table there. Good starting spot for a night out in Kazimierz, too.
Quick-click links to our top stays in Krakow
- PURO Krakow Kazimierz – If in doubt, go PURO. Retro rooms, a noir cocktail lounge, and an underground spa. It’s our fav all-round hotel in the city right now.
- Hotel Stary – A famous lux hotel in the Old Town. Beloved of celebs. Wellness facility in the basement. Book it if yo’ budget allows!
- Academia Apartments – The Deluxe Apartment in this complex has floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Planty Park and the Old Town. It’s exquisite for those who want more space.
- Greg & Tom Party Hostel – Greg & Tom is nothing short of legendary. Great vibes. Low prices. Nightly parties.
Must-do activites in Krakow
- Wawel Castle – A guided runthrough of Krakow’s mighty castle complex.
- Taste Vodka – These guys run the single best voddie tasting tour in town. It’s fun, it’s food-filled, it’s wild.
- Oskar Schindler’s Factory – The factory from the iconic film is a journey through the millennia of history in Krakow.
- Zakopane – If you have time (two days is ideal), you should definitely visit the mountain town of Zakopane!
Nonna Maria
Searching for the best on-the-go Neapolitan pizza Krakow can muster? Look no further than Nonna Maria.
Everything is made out of a bijou food truck that’s usually tucked into the al fresco dining court on the southeastern side of Kazimierz.
But it’s the real thing. Italian friends have even told us so.
Simplicity, as ever, runs throughout – think creamy for de latte cheese and rich tomato passata on top. It takes something like five minutes to get your dish. Grab a beer to match from the bar just behind. They’re also on Uber Eats if you’re feeling lazy.
