Tony’s Pizza Napoletana Restaurant Review, San Francisco

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Tony’s Pizza Napoletana is a new San Francisco North Beach restaurant from Tony Gemignani, 9 time Champion Pizza Tosser, certified pizziaolo. He also runs a the International School of Pizza. He is well qualified to make a great authentic pizza! They serve 4 types of pizza, STG Pizza Napoletana from the 900 degree wood fired oven, Classic Italian from a Domed Brick oven, Classic American from a NY Flat Top Brick oven, and Teglia/Sicilian style from a Italian Brick Oven. Many Ingredients are imported from Italy. They also serve pasta, salads, and antipasti.

Decor, Vibe – Old hardwood floors, baffled ceiling, decorations from the first pizzeria in Naples, four pizza ovens (one is wood burning) Families were dining, couples, tourists.

Pizza Making

Tony at Work.

Menu Pictures (Click to zoom into any picture)

Picks:

Margherita pizza ($18) Limited to 73 per day, Rustic Medium Crust, Dough mixed by hand using San Felice flour then proofed in Neopolitan wood boxes, San Marzano Tomatoes, DOP, Sea Salt, Mozzarella Fior di Latte, Fresh Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Campania. The pizza was pretty big and had a fluffy crust. Tony explained that this was authentic and designed for folding over. The cheese was very good and mild. No sogginess here but no extra thin crunchy crust either.

Scarola con Pancetta pizza ($17) Rustic Medium Crust, Crushed red pepper, Mozzarella, Pancetta, Peppered Goat Cheese, Escarole, Sweet Piquante Pappers was recommended by the waiter. Same crust as the Margherita, a sprinkling of bacon and lots of greens. A good pizza with decent flavor although we should have tried a different style pizza.

Mac and Cheese ($7 Kids) was excellent with strong cheese flavor.

OK:

Ravioli ($7 Kids) was deep fried to a golden brown and served with dipping sauce. Nice crunchy texture although classic style would have been better for us.

Pans:
None

Tony’s Pizza Napoletana is truly a serious Italian pizza restaurant. Tony and his team were constantly checking with us during our meal. They serve up some very authentic pizza. It is hard to compare with other restaurants as most pizzas are not as authentic as Tony’s. We like the thin crunchy pizza crust of Dopo and Gialina, but authenticity suffers. Tony explained to us that the Classic Italian or American would be crunchier than the STG Pizza Napoletana. We would definitely be back to try some of the other pizzas. Kid’s menu available.
3 page wine list with wines by the glass from $7, bottles from $34.

Tony also runs:

Pyzano’s Pizzeria
3835 East Castro Valley Blvd
Castro Valley, CA 94552
510-881-8878

Overall Rating: (Good)

Come Back?

Food Rating:	(Very Good)
Service Rating:	(Good)
Atmosphere Rating:	(Good)
Value Rating:	(Good)

Guide: 0 = poor, 1 = Fair/Average, 2 = Good, 2.5 = Very Good, 3 = Excellent , 4 = Extraordinary

Alcohol:	Full Bar
Attire:	Casual
Hours:	Wed - Sun Noon - 10pm
Parking:	Street
Reservations:	Yes
Prices:	$12 - $28

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