When wood-fired oven pizza meets Texas charm on San Antonio’s iconic River Walk, magic happens. 🍕
Fiume Pizzeria and Wine Bar didn’t just open its doors in August 2022; it created a Texapoletana phenomenon that blends Neapolitan tradition with Lone Star State ingredients.
Fiume’s unique positioning right on the waterfront with its visible pizza oven draws crowds who witness the artistry of pizza-making while enjoying the River Walk atmosphere.
With locally sourced ingredients and handcrafted pizzas that take 30-45 minutes to prepare, Fiume transforms patience into culinary perfection.
How Fiume’s won local’s hearts
Fiume’s rise to River Walk fame started with Executive Chef Benjamin Callahan’s vision to create something locals could relate to while offering visitors authentic Neapolitan-style pizza.
The secret weapon? Their signature “Texapoletana” approach that marries Italian tradition with Texas-sourced ingredients. 🔥
Chef Callahan, a Culinary Institute of America graduate, understood that competing on the busy River Walk required something special—and that something was their wood-fired oven positioned right where diners could watch the magic happen.
The restaurant’s popularity exploded through word-of-mouth praise for dishes like the Sweet Texas Heat pizza, which perfectly balances heat and sweetness.
Customers rave about the authentic thin-crust pizzas made with San Marzano tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, while the restaurant’s commitment to using local Texas farms for ingredients resonated with both locals and tourists seeking genuine flavors.
Food Highlights
- Sweet Texas Heat: White sauce base topped with applewood smoked bacon, hot Calabrian peppers, fresh basil, and local honey creating the perfect balance of sweet and spicy that customers call “the best pizza ever”
- Margherita Di Savoia: Classic Neapolitan-style pizza featuring San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil with extra virgin olive oil on a crispy thin crust that showcases Italian authenticity
- Chorizo Quesa Flameado: A bold Texan twist with roasted poblano sauce, Oaxaca cheese, Mexican chorizo, pickled onions, roasted corn, queso fresco, chipotle crema, and cilantro
- Braised Short Rib: Tender braised short rib paired with rapini, smoked gouda sauce, and sweetie drop peppers on their signature wood-fired crust
- Funghi: White sauce pizza loaded with wood-fired wild mushrooms, caramelized onions, Parmigiano Reggiano, spinach, and truffle oil for an earthy gourmet experience
- Prosciutto Pesto Pistachio: Sicilian pistachio pesto base with mozzarella, prosciutto, Parmigiano Reggiano, arugula, and balsamic reduction representing sophisticated Italian flavors
Atmosphere
Fiume offers the only wood-fired pizza experience directly on the San Antonio River Walk, creating an unmatched dining environment.
The restaurant features both indoor seating with air conditioning and prime outdoor patio seating right alongside the river where guests can watch riverboats pass by while enjoying their meals. 🌊
Located in the lower level of the historic Hilton Palacio del Rio, the space maintains an upscale yet casual vibe that works perfectly for date nights or family dinners.
The visible pizza oven creates an interactive dining experience where guests can witness the artistry of pizza-making, while the River Walk location provides excellent people-watching opportunities and a quintessentially San Antonio dining experience.
Bottom Line
- Authentic wood-fired pizza experience that’s impossible to find elsewhere on the River Walk
- Perfect location for combining dining with San Antonio’s most famous attraction
- Unique “Texapoletana” concept that offers both Italian authenticity and Texas flavor innovation
- Fresh, locally-sourced ingredients that support Texas farms and create superior taste
- Memorable atmosphere with riverside dining and visible pizza-making artistry ✨
Address: 200 South Alamo Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
📞 (210) 224-3368
🕔 Open Mon-Thu & Sun, 11 AM–10 PM; Fri-Sat, 11 AM–11 PM