Paris has undergone a quiet pizza revolution over the past decade. Where once you'd struggle to find a genuinely good Neapolitan pizza outside of an Italian restaurant, the city now has dozens of addresses that would hold their own in Naples itself. Here are the ten best.
Arguably the best Neapolitan pizza in Paris. Sonny's sources its flour directly from Naples, uses 72-hour fermented dough, and fires its pizzas in a wood-burning oven imported from Italy. The Margherita alone — San Marzano tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella — is worth the trip.
A Neapolitan institution run by the Iovine family — their pizzas are the real thing, made with the same traditions you'd find in a back-street trattoria in Naples. The Palermo is outstanding. Located near the Louvre, it's the perfect post-museum lunch.
Hidden in a quiet Montmartre street, Il Brigante makes some of the most authentic Neapolitan pizza in Paris. The dough has just the right amount of char, the toppings are seasonal and well-sourced. A neighbourhood favourite worth climbing the hill for.
Chef Peppe Cutraro's pizzeria on the celebrated Rue des Martyrs is one of the most acclaimed in Paris. His dough is long-fermented, light, and deeply flavoured. Always busy — book ahead or expect a wait that is absolutely worth it.
Where Neapolitan meets Roman — Dalmata's soufflée-style crust (gonflée, light, almost airy) is unlike anything else in Paris. Their truffle and stracciatella combination is spectacular.
Roman pizza al taglio — sold by the slice, by weight. The rectangular pizzas come out of the oven with irregular, bubbled crusts and toppings that change daily. Casual, fast, and genuinely one of the best ways to eat in Paris.
The Big Mamma group's casual pizza address — always packed, always noisy, always good. The pizza fritta (fried dough topped tableside) is spectacular. No reservations; arrive early or join the queue with a glass of prosecco.
A genuinely family-run Neapolitan pizzeria in the 15th arrondissement that has been serving the neighbourhood for years. The dough is long-fermented, the tomatoes are San Marzano, and the whole operation has the feel of a neighbourhood trattoria in a back street of Naples.
A small, creative pizza bar near the Canal Saint-Martin that pairs excellent natural wines with thoughtful, ingredient-led pizza toppings. The seasonal specials are consistently the best thing on the menu. One of the most enjoyable pizza experiences in Paris.
The Big Mamma group's all-day Marais café serves excellent pizza alongside fresh pasta, antipasti, and good coffee. The atmosphere is lively and beautiful — a glass-ceiling conservatory in a converted garage. The Cacio e Pepe pizza is exceptional.
