Italian pizza has a completely different flavor than American pizza, and it’s easy to make a single slice. In this article, we’ll tell you where to find Italian pizza that’s baked in a wood-fired oven for a chewier crust.
1. Bubu Pizza
The signature pizza of Itaewon ‘s stalwart Bubu Pizza is the Bubu Clasica Pizza. This pizza is topped with basil pesto, rucola, Parmesan cheese, and cherry tomatoes. Fold it in half carefully so that the toppings don’t fall off, and you’ll be happy when you put it up.
📍 28, Itaewon-ro 55ga-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Korea
2. Panello
Panello, which means pizza dough in Italian, is a pizzeria certified by the Neapolitan Pizza Association. They have a good wine selection and other Italian dishes, but if you’re new to Panello, you should start with the Margherita Buffala pizza. It’s topped with buffalo cheese in a tangy tomato sauce. If you’re feeling adventurous, we also recommend the Mare Pizza. This pizza is topped with sautéed seasonal seafood.
📍 29, Aulmadang-ro 5-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
3. Gyeongilok Pizzeria
Gyeongilok Pizzeria takes its name from a seolleongtang restaurant that used to be located in the same place . The Gyeongil Foods Scallion Pizza is a special pizza that can only be tasted here, and the flavor of the scallions covered all over the dough is good. The opal pizza with enchovies and garlic topping and lots of cilantro is also delicious, as is the marinara, a traditional Neapolitan pizza.
📍 2-1, Euljiro 16-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
4. Gianni’s Napoli
Giannis Napoli makes authentic Neapolitan-style pizza and uses a wood-fired oven made of oak wood that has been dried for two years, just like in southern Italy. It is also a member of the Neapolitan Pizza Association. The Quattro Formaggi pizza, topped with cow’s milk cheese, gorgonzola, buffala, and provolone, has the tangy, deep flavor of traditional cheese. There are also branches in Gwanggyo
📍 Yeoksam Main Branch, 15 Nonhyeon-ro 94-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea
5. The Corner Kitchen
Oksu-dong restaurant The Corner Kitchen is especially famous for its dope corn pizza. The pizza is made with slices of seasoned whole corn, and the sweet and salty combination is amazing. The Quattro Formaggi pizza with honeycomb honey is just as flavorful as it looks. There is also a branch in Pyeongchang-dong, Jongno-gu.
📍 8 Hallimmal 3-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
6. Blacksmith Pizza
Blacksmith Oven Pizza uses the traditional method of baking dough that has been fermented for over 48 hours at a high temperature of 480 degrees for 90 seconds. Their signature pizzas are worth trying, not to mention the familiar basics. The Mela e Brie pizza is a sweet pizza topped with brie, apple, and pineapple compote, with the added bonus of a fire performance.
📍 42-4 Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
7. Parco
Another Neapolitan Pizza Association-certified restaurant, this place was ranked No. 1 in Korea and No. 4 in the world at the 2019 Neapolitan Pizza Artisan Competition. Parco’s signature dish is the pungi e uovo pizza topped with mushrooms and eggs. The prosciutto rucola pizza is also popular.
📍 44, Seoul Forest 2-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul
8. Marione
Marione in Seongsu-dong , which recently moved to a new location, is run by Chef Kim Joo-young, who won the world champion award at the Neapolitan Pizza Artisans Competition. It is a pizzeria recognized by Italians living and visiting Korea and serves the essence of classic pizzas such as Caribaldi and Cappello di Toto. Make sure to make a reservation to avoid disappointment.
📍 23-1, Gwangnaru-ro 2-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul