You don’t have to pray for incredible pizza to eat and love. L’ Antica Pizzeria da Michele is the answer to your pizza prayers. And even better – you don’t have to fly to Italy to experience the love of this special Neapolitan pizza. The Sacred Temple of Pizza is now right here in L.A.
As Julia Roberts said in the cult-classic film, Eat Pray Love, “I’m in love. I’m having a relationship with this pizza.” And that pizza just happened to be from L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele in stunning Naples. Pizza aficionados can experience a taste of Italy right here in SoCal through a bite of this iconic pizza.
Heavenly Pizza Since 1870
L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele creates authentic Neapolitan pizza using the very same centuries-old recipe and techniques they’ve always treasured. Plus, they use Italian-imported ingredients at all of their California restaurants like Hollywood, Santa Barbara, Belmont Shores, and an upcoming location in Beverley Hills.
In fact, they use the exact same high-quality ingredients that are used at their original restaurant in Naples. And you know it’s going to be delectable because they’ve been serving up their famous pizza since 1870.
More Than Two Pizza Options
The original location of L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele in Naples is a tiny pizzeria. So small in fact that it only sells two types of pizzas, Marinara and Margherita. Luckily, the SoCal locations serve up much more than two pizza options.
L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele’s pizza favorites include:
- Margherita with Tomato, Fior di Latte, Pecorino, Basil
- Montanara with Deep Fried Pizza Dough, Marinara Sauce, Fior di Latte, Parmigiano, Basil
- Diavola with Tomato, Fior di Latte, Pecorino, Spicy Salame, Calabrian Chili
- Truffle with Double Fior di Latte, Pecorino, Basil, Shaved Black Truffle, Truffle Oil
The Feeling of Childhood Summers in Italy
And if the pizza wasn’t enough of a draw, pizza patrons will appreciate the gorgeous courtyards in each restaurant location. The courtyards serve as “central gathering points” where you can watch the preparation of your pizza in the stone oven specially imported from Italy.
Restaurant owner, Francesco Zimone, designed each restaurant with an atmosphere of “classic Italian meets modern Californian.” Plus, he drew a lot of inspiration from his childhood summers spent in his hometown of Naples. The terrace is adorned with blue and white tiles, natural wood, and Baltic stone to evoke nostalgia for dreamy Italian summers. A pizza at L’Antica Pizzeria Da Michele isn’t just a pizza; it’s an experience of true Italian culture.