In the heart of Atlanta’s Westside sits a pizza paradise that has locals and visitors alike lining up around the block.
Antico Pizza Napoletana brings authentic Neapolitan-style pizza to Georgia with such impressive attention to detail that it’s garnered a Michelin award two years running.
It’s also ranked #11 in the country at DMQ Pizza, a prestigious pizza media group.
Founded by Giovanni Di Palma, this hotspot has expanded to multiple locations while maintaining the old-world charm that made the original famous. 🍕
Food Highlights
- Margherita: This classic pie showcases the perfect harmony of San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte mozzarella, and fresh basil. The simple ingredients shine against the backdrop of a perfectly charred, chewy crust that pizza purists will appreciate.
- San Gennaro: A flavor explosion featuring savory Italian sausage paired with sweet red peppers, creamy bufala mozzarella, aromatic garlic, and delicate cipollini onions. This pizza packs a punch that will transport you straight to Naples.
- Sophia: A white pie that’s pure luxury with bufala mozzarella, earthy mushrooms, sweet cipollini onions, and a drizzle of white truffle oil that elevates this pizza to gourmet status. Every bite offers rich, complex flavors. 🤤
- Diavola: Heat seekers rejoice! This fiery creation features spicy sopressata and vibrant pepperonata atop bufala mozzarella. The peppers and cured meat create a perfect balance of spice and savory that will keep you coming back for more.
- Napoletana: A hearty combination of nutritious broccoli rabe, perfectly seasoned Italian sausage, bufala mozzarella, garlic, and olive oil. The slight bitterness of the greens complements the richness of the sausage beautifully.
Atmosphere
Step inside and you’re immediately transported to Italy.
The restaurant buzzes with energy as pizza makers in kerchiefs shout orders in Italian while working the massive wood-burning Acunto ovens imported straight from Italy.
Opera music fills the air as diners gather at rustic communal wooden tables adorned with bowls of salt, raw garlic, and hot peppers.
The open kitchen lets you witness the pizza-making magic, from dough stretching to the final bubbling cheese. 🇮🇹
Bottom Line
Antico isn’t just serving pizza-it’s delivering an experience. With ingredients flown in from Italy, ovens that blaze at 1,000 degrees, and recipes that honor Neapolitan tradition, this is as authentic as it gets without a passport.
The Michelin recognition confirms what Atlanta locals have known for years: this place makes seriously spectacular pizza worth every penny and minute spent waiting in line. ⭐
Address: 1093 Hemphill Ave NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
📞 (404) 724-2333
🕔 Open Mon-Fri, 11:30 AM–10:00 PM; Sat, 12:00 PM–10:00 PM; Sun, 12:00 PM–9:00 PM