1. Pizzeria & Friggitoria Margheri (Limmatstrasse)

Authenticity is key here. Gianluca Biondo follows the strict guidelines of the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana.

• Recommendation: Pizza “MARGHERÌ D.O.P.” and the Cuoppo Napoletano misto di fritto as a starter. The frittatina is a must.

• Address: Limmatstrasse 273, 8005 Zürich

2. Ristorante Più (Schiffbau)

Perfect for a date. The dough rests for at least 48 hours, making it light and easy to digest. Their buffalo mozzarella is consistently fresh and juicy.

• Recommendation: Pizza Bufala.

• Address: Hardstrasse 259, 8005 Zürich

3. Napulé (Zollikon)

World Champion Pizzaiolo Raffaele Tromiro uses ingredients imported directly from the Naples region, creating a 100% distinctive taste. If you don’t want to head to Zollikon, visit their takeaway spot near Bellevue.

• Recommendation: Pizza Salsiccia con Friarelli or the classic Marinara.

• Address: Alte Landstrasse 94, 8702 Zollikon

4. Derby Pizza (Wiedikon)

A true gem in the heart of Wiedikon. Derby Pizza serves exceptional sourdough pizzas with a perfect balance of crispy and chewy textures. Their dedication to fermentation and high-quality toppings makes every slice stand out.

• Recommendation: Try the classic Margherita to appreciate the quality of the dough and tomato sauce.

• Address: Birmensdorferstrasse 108, 8003 Zürich

5. Alba Pizzeria (Wiedikon)

A fantastic addition to the Zurich pizza scene. Alba focuses on high-quality, seasonal ingredients and a beautifully blistered sourdough crust that lives up to the Neapolitan standard. The atmosphere is vibrant and perfect for a casual evening.

• Recommendation: Their seasonal specials—keep an eye on the chalkboard.

• Address: Bremgartnerstrasse 70, 8003 Zürich

Bonus: If you are looking for a modern vibe with great DOP products, also check out Pizzeria Ribelli at the 25hours Hotel Zurich West.

Are you in the mood for more food suggestions? Find them here!

My personal highlight: Traditional Neapolitan Pizza – I am happy I have found you crispy & wood fired

Living in Zurich is absolutely a privilege. The choice of international food is diverse, you don’t get annoyed so fast. Nevertheless, it took me a while to find a pizza place, that makes the pizza according to my desire and demand.

How a pizza should be if you ask my opinion

The pizza bottom thin and crispy, but slightly chewy on top, the tomato sauce fresh, ideally with San Marzano tomatoes grown in the rich volcanic soil. The cheese only premium Italian Quality Fior di Latte. It’s a second variant of mozzarella created using fresh cow’s milk. The alternative that can be used is Mozzarella di Bufala from the Campania region. This is made by using the fresh milk of water buffalos. Other cheeses do not belong on top of a pizza!

How to recognize the difference: the mozzarella melts and the Fior di Latte forms a string,

I have found a pizza following my requirements at Ristorante Più located at Kasernenstrasse 95 / Europaallee in the old Sihlpost. The restaurant belongs to the well-known family Bindella offering traditional Italian cuisine in several restaurant in Switzerland.

Talking to one of their Managers Davide Di Salvo made me immediately understand, that important ingredients are passion and care in the selection of every single ingredient. He shares with me the secret of the Fior di Latte used on their pizza. I prefer Fior di Latte on the pizza, since it is less fat than typical mozzarella and makes my stomach not fill full after the meal. The dough they prepare at Più gets enough time to rest, at least 48 hours, this makes the dough ideal to digest.

Did you know, that the art of Neapolitan pizza making has joined UNESCO’s list of “intangible heritage”?

The Pizzaiolo team is from South Italy of course, I feel home sharing stories about food and observing them creating the magic that comes in a approx. 400 degrees heated wood fired oven. After only 3 minutes the pizza is crispy and ready for me. The ambience at Più is typical Italian. The building is spacious, stylish and with true Italian vibes. I feel happy here!

Choose between two basic pizza and create your individual one!

In the mood to choose by yourself what comes on your pizza? Try this concept at Più: order between the Marinara pizza (tomato sauce, garlic, oregano) and the Margherita (tomato sauce, fior di latte, basil) as the base. Get toppings to share with your friends. Grilled vegetables, parmesan cheese slices, bresaola, fresh tuna or rucola for example.

Try their antipasto with the burrata and the pane carasau. It is a unique, very thin crispy bread you would only get 1000 Km far away on a Sardinian Island! An absolute must. The matching aperitivo is the Apertas, it has some Aperol, lime juice and a cortese cedrata made of a very special Italian Lemon sort.

Do you like to enjoy a quality pizza to go, try their area next to the main restaurant. The pizza is smaller of course, costs start as of 9 CHF (marinara). In the main restaurant Pizza start as of 22 CHF (Pizza dello Chef with ham and champignons)

Soon I will be exploring their other branch at Schiffbau that has been recommended to me to be a unique place for other true Italian dishes.

Address: Kasernenstrasse 95, 8004 Zürich

Opening hours: Monday – Thursday:  11.30–14.30 / 17.30–23.30 uhr , Friday: 11.30–14.30 / 17.30–24 .00,  Saturday: 11.30–24.00, Sunday: 11.30–23.00

In the mood of more restaurants in Zurich? Get inspiration on my food guide here.

www.piu-ristorante.ch