The best pizzas are baked in and around Naples – we tried them

The journey to Caiazzo, a town outside Naples, takes over an hour and a half by train, prompting the question: is it truly worth traveling from the heart of pizza culture to a more remote location for a slice?

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The classic among pizzas: The Margherita.

Naples is globally recognized as the birthplace and stronghold of pizza, a culinary icon found on almost every corner. This context makes the author's decision to embark on a lengthy train journey to a specific pizzeria in Caiazzo seem almost counterintuitive.

The article focuses on three highly-rated pizzerias in and around Naples: 50 Kalò, I Masanielli, and Pepe in Grani. These establishments are helmed by renowned pizzaiolos, often referred to as 'superstars' in the pizza-making world.

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The first doubts arise during the train journey. After all, it takes over an hour and a half – from Naples to a town called Caiazzo.

The central question the piece seeks to answer is whether these acclaimed pizza destinations are genuinely worth the pilgrimage, despite the abundance of excellent pizza available closer to home.

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Is it really worth it, in Naples, the city considered the cradle and stronghold of pizza, where it is a cult and a symbol, and where wonderful examples can be found on every corner, to get on a sleepy commuter train just to trundle to a pizzeria?