I Masanielli di Francesco Martucci
The world's #1 pizzeria, celebrated for innovative yet perfectly executed pizzas made with passion and top-tier ingredients.
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I Masanielli di Francesco Martucci
Highlights
Must-see attractions
The world's #1 pizzeria, celebrated for innovative yet perfectly executed pizzas made with passion and top-tier ingredients.
"Consistently ranked the best pizza in the world for its unique dough and exquisite toppings."
Book Ahead
Reservations are essential and should be made weeks in advance due to high demand.
Arrive on Time
Be punctual for your reservation to avoid long wait times. They may reserve a portion of your card.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Pizza
Price
Mid-range
Phone
+39 0823 741284
Address
Viale Giulio Douhet, 11, 81100 Caserta CE, Italy
Website
pizzeriaimasanielli.it/Highlights
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World-Renowned Pizza
Experience award-winning pizzas, celebrated globally for their exceptional quality and taste.
Innovative Pizza Creations
Witness the passion of Francesco Martucci as he crafts unique pizzas with top-tier ingredients.
Exceptional Service
Diners praise the attentive and professional service from both the chef and the waitstaff.
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Book Ahead
Reservations are essential and should be made weeks in advance due to high demand.
Arrive on Time
Be punctual for your reservation to avoid long wait times. They may reserve a portion of your card.
Go with a Group
Sharing allows you to sample a wider variety of their unique and delicious pizza selections.
Consider Tasting Menu
For a unique experience, try their registration/tasting menu. Check their website for details.
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Book Ahead
Reservations are essential and should be made weeks in advance due to high demand.
Arrive on Time
Be punctual for your reservation to avoid long wait times. They may reserve a portion of your card.
Go with a Group
Sharing allows you to sample a wider variety of their unique and delicious pizza selections.
Consider Tasting Menu
For a unique experience, try their registration/tasting menu. Check their website for details.
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Reviews Summary
I Masanielli di Francesco Martucci is widely acclaimed as the best pizzeria in the world, with critics and diners raving about the pizza's perfect dough and high-quality ingredients. While most praise the exceptional pizza and friendly service, some mention the restaurant's dark ambiance and occasional issues with certain experimental dishes or overly crispy starters. Despite minor critiques, the overall sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, with many calling it a must-visit for pizza lovers.
"When you go to the world champion, what do you expect? Well, obviously the pizzas were cocked to perfection and the dough was outstanding…. However some toppings were questionable to my taste!
Particularly the 3 temperature pizza (steamed, fried and baked) was a pity that I could not order it as a simple (but still the best) Margherita.
I recommend Francesco to give such option in the menu to satisfy pizza’s connoisseurs 😉
Let me add one compliment: very accessible prices, congratulations. Many restaurants go nuts after winning international awards and recognitions: they kept their feet on the ground 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻"
Carlo P.
"From my 2023 Archive.
The “Caserta” of Italy.
Besides its historical and UN recognized Palace , it must be remembered for hosting the greatest and finest pizza on earth.
We had the pleasure of eating carefully prepared selections and finely handcrafted pizzas by Masanielli di Francesco and his great team.
We were lucky to be seated right next to the kitchen, where finest pizzas were hand tossed and baked, to reach the standard that many couldn’t match in terms of texture, mode adjust, rich taste, after meal digestion etc.
Yes, you need to book in advance and expect to wait and queue for some time to be seated. This restaurant deserves ur patience, so go with a person that you enjoy talking to during the waiting time, who will also help you in having a better experience, especially that you must try the maximum number of pizza selections.
The challenge is not about choosing which pizza to taste, but which one to miss :) so that you can order the maximum number of best pizzas in that one session. We were lucky to be a group of four, hence we tried almost all kinds (expect those having pork, which we don’t eat). The assessment is that you’ll not regret any selection. The pizza is truly made with passion and attention.
Besides the top quality ingredients, the smile, humbleness and kind greeting of Masanielli di Francesco was enough to ensure trust and credibility in what we eat.
Our high appreciation and thanks to the chef, owner and working team, with special thanks to the waiters who spared no efforts to ensure that we were timely and suitably served from walking in till our departure.
A true winner pizza restaurant and look forward to sustain with such excellence."
Ahmed Jaber
"Definitely the best pizza I've ever tasted
We tried 2 types, one fried with onion combinations and one plain with buffalo cheese
Wow, just wow
Something about the ingredients and their expertise along with the pizza oven that make the pizza a work of art
And the staff was there to guide us all the way through the selection of starters and dessert
Simply amazing and worth all the praise they receive
It is highly recommended to make a reservation, we arrived 10 minutes before opening and there was already a large queue. In addition, for those who make a reservation, there is parking nearby for 1.5 euros per stay."
Nadav Meir
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Frequently Asked Questions
It is highly recommended to book weeks in advance as this popular restaurant fills up very quickly.
There is no strict dress code mentioned, but the ambiance is casual and relaxed.
The pizzas are renowned for their award-winning status, perfect dough, and the innovative use of high-quality, carefully selected ingredients. [^M2]
Yes, they offer a tasting menu experience. It's advisable to check their website for specific booking details and availability. [^data]
Yes, the restaurant offers gluten-free options for their pizzas.
Opening hours vary, and it's best to check their official website or reservation platform for the most current information.
While known for innovative creations, they do offer classic options like Margherita. Some reviewers suggest asking for simpler preparations of their unique pizzas.
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