Since opening its doors in 2012, Pizzeria Verità  has become Burlington’s premier destination for authentic Neapolitan pizza crafted in a blazing-hot wood-fired oven. 🍕
Located in a historic brick building that dates back to 1899, this full-service pizzeria combines exceptional Italian cuisine with inspired craft cocktails and an engaged staff dedicated to creating memorable dining experiences.
The restaurant’s commitment to traditional techniques—hand-stretching dough, pushing air into the cornicone edge, and sourcing ingredients from local Vermont farmers—has earned them a spot among the top restaurants in Burlington.
How Pizzeria Verità won Burlington’s hearts
Pizzeria Verità  won over Burlington from the moment they fired up their wood-fired oven by bringing genuine Neapolitan pizza tradition to Vermont’s foodie capital.
Co-owner John Rao, along with experienced restaurateurs Leslie Wells and David Abdoo, leased the historic 156 Saint Paul Street location in early 2012 with a clear vision: create an authentic Italian pizzeria that honored both traditional techniques and local ingredients.
Their decision to invest in a two-ton Italian-built pizza oven and break through the north wall to resurrect bricked-up windows showed locals this wasn’t a casual venture.
Its dedication to the traditional Neapolitan technique became apparent: hand-pushing light, thin crusts, carefully creating an airy cornicone edge, topping each pizza with fresh ingredients, then baking everything in the extremely hot wood-fired oven for the right amount of time.
Pizzeria Verità wasn’t just importing Italian tradition—they were supporting the local community by sourcing the majority of their toppings from Vermont farmers and food producers.
The interactive pizza bar experience allows customers to watch skilled pizzaiolos stretch dough and build masterpieces, creating a connection between diners and their food that casual chains could never replicate.
Special promotions like $5 off Margherita pizzas every Wednesday gave both loyal customers and curious newcomers affordable opportunities to experience their flagship pizza.
Food Highlights
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Ring of Fire: For those who crave serious heat, this popular pizza combines fior di latte, crushed tomatoes, calabrese peppers, basil, oregano, and evoo, creating an addictive spicy experience.
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Margherita: The quintessential pizza featuring tomatoes, house-made fior di latte, fresh basil, oregano, and evoo that allows the airy crust and quality ingredients to shine.
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Diavola: A spicy favorite loaded with soppressata, provolone, tomatoes, fresh basil, and evoo that delivers heat without overwhelming the delicate balance.
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Bianca: An elegant white pizza featuring prosciutto di Parma, fior di latte, arugula, pecorino romano, basil, and balsamic.
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Salsiccia e Funghi: A hearty choice loaded with tomatoes, house-made Vermont sausage, fior di latte, mushrooms, grana padano, fresh basil, and evoo, that highlights local sausage and earthy mushrooms.
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Cherry Amore: A sweet and savory masterpiece combining tomatoes, fior di latte, parmigiano reggiano, dried cherries, arugula, fresh basil, and hot honey drizzle.
- Mais: An innovative signature creation topped with fire-roasted sweet corn, crème fraîche, speck, fior di latte, fresh basil, parmigiano reggiano, and evoo.
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Capricciosa: A vegetarian favorite packed with tomatoes, artichokes, olives, grape tomatoes, fresh basil, mozzarella, and grana padano that delivers robust Mediterranean flavors.
Atmosphere
Step inside Pizzeria Verità  and you’ll find yourself in a warm, buzzy space where the glow of the wood-fired oven creates an inviting ambiance. 🔥
The historic brick walls and resurrected original windows give the restaurant character, while the open kitchen and pizza bar let you watch skilled artisans craft each pie.
The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance between upscale Italian dining and approachable neighborhood pizzeria, making it equally suitable for date nights and casual dinners with friends.
Bottom Line
Authentic Neapolitan pizza made with traditional techniques and a genuine Italian-built oven.
House-made fresh mozzarella crafted daily creates an unmatched creamy flavor.
Local Vermont ingredients support nearby farmers while delivering exceptional taste.
The pizza bar experience lets you watch expert pizzaiolos create edible masterpieces.
Craft cocktails and an extensive beverage program elevate the dining experience beyond just pizza. 🍸
Address:
156 Saint Paul Street, Burlington, VT 05401
đź“ž (802) 489-5644
🕔 Open Wed-Sun, 5 PM–9 PM (Fri-Sat until 10 PM; closed Mon-Tue)