Antica Pizzeria Di Matteo

Situated on the vibrant and buzzy Via dei Tribunal Di Matteo's is reputedly one of the best places to get pizza in the whole of Napoli. Would I agree with this? Yes. It probably took about 5 minutes for our pizza to be made. A delicious, fresh hot margarita for just €6 which we devoured heartedly while sitting across the road spping apperol spritz. What a life! If you're ever in Naples this is certainly a place to check out.

The service was not particularly friendly, at the entrance they just yell and point you in the direction of the table. The dough was kinda bitter. The appetizers were good, but the pizzas were definitely below average for Naples I think they would be average in our country. They charge you a 15% fee for "service". Additionally they got our order wrong. It might have been one of the better pizzerias in the past but definitely not anymore.

Naples is a city where even the humblest pizzeria can deliver a slice of heaven. Sadly, this establishment proved the exception to that rule. What should have been a celebration of Neapolitan tradition unraveled into the most disappointing dining experience of our week. The ordeal began with a 20-minute wait outside, tolerable enough, but once seated we languished for another half-hour before a server even approached to take our order. Fifteen more minutes passed before the food arrived, by which point our appetite had given way to frustration. And then came the real letdown: the Margherita. In the birthplace of this iconic dish, one expects a delicate balance of molten mozzarella, fragrant tomato, and airy crust. Instead, what arrived was a pale imitation—the cheese congealed and rubbery, resisting the very idea of melting. It was a joyless rendition, unworthy of the Neapolitan name. The fried pizza fared no better. Advertised as being filled with prosciutto or salame, it instead harbored a muddled, offal-like filling that felt both deceptive and unpalatable. In a city where authenticity is sacred, this was a culinary betrayal. And for a restaurant as renowned, plastic glasses were something I have never seen before. In Naples, mediocrity is rare—but when it appears, it is glaring. This restaurant, regrettably, offered the lowest note in an otherwise harmonious symphony of flavors across the city.

Nice place for pizza fritta. Other pizza styles are good too. Arancini have nice flavor but are maybe inconsistent in temperature. I have been coming here for many years. Over time it's become a bit more touristy unfortunately and service seems to have gone down.

This restaurant was recommended to us by our hosts, tour guides, and even AI. We decided to give it a try, but it was a big disappointment. It started with the staff, who clearly weren’t enjoying their job and definitely weren’t friendly. They snapped their fingers to move us along like cattle. After a failed first attempt, they finally seated us at an uncleared table, which they started cleaning in front of us. Drinks were served in plastic cups… the pizza was well below average – even by the standards of countries where pizza isn’t a national dish, let alone for Naples. The only thing that was acceptable were the prices, though I’m not sure if they were even justified by the quality.

Great pizza, terrible experience. Was told this is the spot to go in Napoli. Waited in a crowded alley dodging cars and vespas for a while waiting for a table. Once we had a table waited 20 minutes to get our order taken. Then another 45 minutes for the two pizzas! Everyone else in the room got theirs before us despite coming later, sometimes maybe seating half an hour after us. Then hounded for a tip was we were leaving since they clocked us as American. Asked locals about the place later and everyone said it used to be good. My tip, go somewhere else.

The food was very good - but it was a long line and it was not worth it. We spent 20 minutes getting just one frittatine that was good but not worth the hassle. To try, I recommend but I would not sit down to eat here.

Antica Pizzeria Di Matteo is one of the most iconic pizzerias in Naples, and a stop here is often on the list of pizza lovers visiting the city. Opened in 1936, it has long been a symbol of traditional Neapolitan pizza. One of its most famous moments came in 1994, when U.S. President Bill Clinton visited during the G7 summit and ate pizza here — a moment proudly remembered and still mentioned today. With that history in mind, we came in with high expectations. Unfortunately, our experience didn’t quite live up to the legacy. The restaurant was crowded and very stuffy, and we had to wait quite a long time for our order to be taken. The service felt rushed and disorganized, which made the visit feel tiring. We ordered three pizzas. The most unique was the La Montanara di Di Matteo — the dough was thick and soft, almost like a fried pastry, and that gave it a distinctive flavor and texture that stood out in a good way. The Quattro Gusti pizza was disappointing — lacking balance and depth of flavor. The Capricciosa was average, better than the Quattro Gusti, but still nothing memorable. Despite the rich history and local fame, the overall experience felt overrated. Perhaps for some it’s a must-visit for the name and the legacy, but based on the food and the environment alone, I wouldn’t return for a second visit.