Pizza lovers flock to Don Antonio in Hell’s Kitchen for Neapolitan masterpieces baked in a blazing wood-fired oven.
Founder Roberto Caporuscio brought Naples’ secrets to NYC, drawing theater crowds with crispy, bubbly crusts and bold toppings.
Giorgia Caporuscio now leads, innovating with fried pies that spark joy.
This spot shines for pre-show bites packed with flavor.
How Don Antonio won locals’ hearts
Roberto Caporuscio launched Don Antonio in 2012, importing Naples’ wood-fired wizardry to Midtown’s theater district.
His partnership with Antonio Starita promised authenticity, and locals bit hooked by the first leopard-spotted slice.
The oven’s heat transforms simple dough into puffy, charred perfection, mimicking Italy’s streets amid Broadway lights.
Word rocketed after Guy Fieri raved on TV, calling it NYC’s pizza pinnacle with gems like pesto-sausage magic.
Diners returned weekly, sharing tales of dough rising faster than ticket prices.
Giorgia Caporuscio, world pizza champ, elevated it with fried twists and gluten-free triumphs, winning over families and foodies alike.
Pre-theater rushes built loyalty, swift lines, family-style shares, and slices that lingered in dreams.
Today, it’s Hell’s Kitchen’s heartbeat, where tradition meets NYC hustle in every bubbly bite.
Food Highlights
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Montanara Classica: Fried dough crowned with San Marzano tomatoes, smoked mozzarella, basil; crispy outside, soft within, a Naples import locals deem essential. 🍕
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Pistacchio e Salsiccia: Pistachio cream, sausage, fresh mozzarella, a nutty explosion that diners crave for its addictive sweet-savory punch. 🌰
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Pizza del Re: Mozzarella, truffle cream, mushrooms, prosciutto; elegant layers make it a royal treat for sophisticated palates. 👑
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Macellaio: Tomato base, array of salami, porchetta, sausage; meat-lovers’ hearty paradise, piled high and flavorful. 🥩
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Truffle Burrata Pizza: Creamy burrata, truffle drizzle, tomatoes, prosciutto; luxurious silkiness earns “must-order” status every time. 🧀
Atmosphere
Energy pulses through the narrow space, oven aglow like a stage spotlight.
Friendly staff juggle pre-show crowds with smiles and speed.
Italian tunes mingle with chatter, craft beers flowing freely.
Casual chaos feels like a family dinner in bustling Naples.
Bottom Line
Drop in for fried Neapolitan magic, champ-crafted pies, gluten-free bliss, theater timing, and pure pizza passion! 🍕
Address: 309 W 50th St, New York, NY 10019
🕔 Mon-Sun, 11:30 AM–10:00 PM