Carmnella goes back to 1892, when Carmela Sorrentino opened a cantina for Neapolitan cooking and fried pizza; her customers called her Carmnella, and the nickname became the sign. Her great-grandson Vincenzo Esposito runs it now, the son of Salvatore, who spent some fifty years at the oven of the historic Trianon. Vincenzo works several margheritas around different tomatoes, and names his pizzas after people: the Elena Ferrante, with ragù, ricotta and meatballs, is his tribute to the Neapolitan novels.
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Opening hours
- Mon–Sat 12:30–15:00, 19:30–23:00
- Sun Closed
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Federico Pizzuto 6 months ago5.0
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Kinga Madej 7 months ago5.0
Delicious pizza - the coursebook napoletana, exactly what you could want, no surprises. You cannot go wrong with a Margherita - well balanced, rich in mozzarella, delicate dough. I was on a lookout for the buratta pizzas and they do offer one on their menu therefore I could not order differently. Pizza was delicious, little crowd of tastes - so creamy and fluffy. Each pizza in this place is a piece of art - a feast for the eye as well as the stomach and the menu does reflect that - each pizza has its own page, each presented exactly as it is - vegetarian positions marked with a little leaf which is amazing. I would only note - the English translation was a little tricky on one position: based on the English ingredients, the pizza is very simple and vegetarian, but there was no leaf - that was because there was a meat ingredient that was not caught in translation. Although the wait tends to be a bit longer (comparing to some) there are couple of benches in the front to make the experience lovely from the start. For perfect, coursebook napoletana pizza, definitely worth the wait though!
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marcin bomba 7 months ago5.0
Absolutely wonderful place! The staff are super friendly and make you feel very welcome from the start. The menu is fantastic full of delicious options that go far beyond just pizza.Everything we tried was fresh, full of flavor, and clearly made with top-quality ingredients. The pizza itself was amazing too, with that perfect wood-fired aroma that makes the whole place smell incredible. Overall, one of the best dining experiences I've had in Naples easily in my top 3. Highly recommended! 🍕🤤
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ANDREW TEMES 7 months ago5.0
Don’t pass through Napoli without stopping here for a pizza. We were so fortunate that our driver recommended this place and made a quick stop on our way to the train station - it’s less than 5 minutes away. Filled with locals and staff that did not speak English (they had to grab a young employee from the kitchen) = a truly authentic experience. €6.50 for a pizza (just over Cdn$10) was the best value we experienced. We took ours to go, but it probably would have been even more delicious (crispier) on-site.
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Gisela Holmgren a year ago5.0
Delicious Pizza and Wonderful Service – A Hidden Gem! Pizzeria Carminella was one of the culinary highlights of our trip to Naples. The variety of pizzas they offer is truly impressive — from traditional, historical Neapolitan classics to more modern and creative combinations. Each pizza is made with great care and passion, and you can really taste the difference. We were lucky to be served by Anna, who was incredibly kind, warm, and helpful. Her hospitality made the experience even better. The pizzas themselves were absolutely delicious. They were prepared by the owner himself and baked in a traditional wood-fired oven. The only downside is the location. As tourists, we found it a bit out of the way , a bit long behind the train station, from the main attractions and the more commonly visited areas. The neighborhood can feel a bit rough at times, which is unfortunate, because this pizzeria deserves to be located on one of the city’s most elegant streets. Despite that, it’s absolutely worth the trip. If you’re in Naples and want an authentic, quality pizza experience with fantastic service, don’t miss Pizzeria Carminella. Highly recommended!
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Michael Tindall 4 months ago5.0
After reading the reviews on line and seeing all the good reviews we called in and I will say we we're not disappointed. We got there early and there was only two people in but ten minutes later and it was full. The staff were great and
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sergio valentini 4 months ago5.0
I am a fanatic, lunatic, passionate lover of pizza, and I have tasted many times the best pizza places in the world and the best pizza places in Italy. I can confidently say that this is the real deal, the most authentic, down to earth,
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Yndhira Shilleh 5 months ago5.0
Best pizza I have ever had. I tried different places while in Naples including pizzeria da Michele and by Far Carmnella was the best one. The location is a bit remote and not in a very appealing area, but it’s totally worth it. I 1000% recommend this place.
