A network of pizzerias in Moscow is open in almost every district. For a large company, Saturday evening with an excellent film and pizza for dinner is one of the most popular entertainments, but you don’t have to wait for special delights from such a meal.
Another thing is restaurants with Italian cuisine. We made a short list, which included the best pizzerias in Moscow :
- Zotman Pizza Pie.
- Pinzeria by Bontempi.
- Probka on Tsvetnoy.
- La Bottega Siciliana.
- Bocconcino.
- “Via Romano”.
- Da Pino.
With tomato and cheese
A round tortilla with melted cheese and tomatoes - this is exactly what the Italian national dish looks like in its classic version. Naples is considered the birthplace of pizza, and its appearance is associated with the import of tomatoes into Europe in 1522.
The most popular type of pizza - Margarita - was invented during the reign of the Italian king Umberto I, who, together with his wife Margarita Savoyskaya, loved this dish very much.
Pizza continued her journey to the USA, where she got thanks to emigrants from Greece and Italy. Today, pizza is loved by residents of Malta, Australia, Brazil, India and other countries, but over the years many original recipes have been invented on different continents.
The Italian dish was also enjoyed by the Russians. Pizza can be found in most institutions of the metropolis. However, there are Moscow pizzerias that are visited not only by amateurs, but also real experts - tourists from Italy. It is not surprising, because the chefs of these restaurants are most often their compatriots, but there are exceptions too.
Zotman pizza pie
Pizzerias in Moscow are concentrated mainly in the center. One of the most famous projects of sommelier Sergey Krylov and chief Dmitry Zotov was not an exception . Zotman Pizza Pie's menu is American-style pizza and a great wine list.
At the moment, two institutions are open: on Bolshaya Nikitskaya, 23/14/9, and on Marshal Tukhachevsky Street, 41/1. It serves dishes on a thick pastry with unusual fillings, and the youngest visitors will be surprised by pizza with cream cheese, Nutella, fresh berries and colorful sweets.
Among Muscovites and guests of the capital Zotman Pizza Pie - the place is incredibly popular. In the evening without a preliminary reserve, you are unlikely to be able to try the best pizza in the city. According to reviews, the impression is spoiled a bit by the overpriced price tag and not too attentive waiters.
Pinzeria by bontempi
Yes, yes, there is no mistake. The main dish of the popular Moscow pizzeria is tweezers. Once upon a time, this treat was prepared on the Apennine Peninsula, and now chef Valentino Bontempi introduces gourmets of the capital to him. One of the main secrets is the test, which is mixed with a special sourdough brought from Italy five years ago.
“Salami and broccoli”, “Arugula and shrimp”, “Four cheeses”, “Margarita”, “Marinara” - more than fifteen kinds of pincers are presented in the menu. Visitors' reviews tell about amazing gastronomic experiments and a cozy atmosphere, but sometimes not the most attentive service spoils the overall picture.
The restaurant is located in the city center. Address: Bolshoy Znamensky Lane, Building 2, p. 3.
Probka
The name of Aram Mnatsakanov is well known in St. Petersburg. Fortunately, the talented restaurateur did not disregard the Moscow public.
Probka presents traditional Italian cuisine that cannot be imagined without pizza. The taste of dishes, according to guest reviews, is at a very high level.
An open kitchen allows you to watch the work of chefs, which is credible. Unlike many metropolitan restaurants, the waiters at Probka are ideally aware of the menu and can recommend a dish.
The only remark is that the tables are too close, because of which it is simply impossible to calmly talk with the satellite.
Jobs in a pizzeria in Moscow is an opportunity to work in a team of like-minded people. Visitors and job seekers are waiting for at: Tsvetnoy Boulevard, 2.
La bottega siciliana
Little Sicily in the heart of the Russian capital appeared thanks to Nino Graziano. This project is an elegant combination of a pizzeria, restaurant, ice cream parlor and pastry shop. Stefano Prosperini, a student of Graziano, creates pizza in a wood-burning oven.
This institution is distinguished by attention to detail - interior items, dishes and a great menu with traditional Italian cuisine.
La Bottega Siciliana restaurant definitely deserves its place in the list of “Best Moscow Pizzerias”. Visitors celebrate the skill of the chef, high-class service and a cozy atmosphere. For dessert, they serve amazing ice cream, not inferior in taste to a real Italian delicacy. Institution address: Okhotny Ryad, 2.
Bocconcino
Ten years ago, restaurateur Mikhail Gohner opened the first restaurant on Strastnoy Boulevard. The original designer interior and homemade Italian cuisine were to the taste of the gourmets of the capital, so today the Bocconcino chain is incredibly popular Moscow pizzerias.
Addresses:
- 7 Strastnoy Boulevard.
- Novoslobodskaya street, 24.
- Rublevo-Uspenskoe highway 85/1.
- Kutuzovsky prospekt, house 48.
- Leninsky Prospekt, 109.
Branded Boconchino, Margarita, Four Cheeses - on the menu, guests will find not only traditional pizza recipes, but also unusual combinations, such as pizza with gorgonzola cheese and pear or with truffle.
Reviews note the wonderful taste and cozy interior in all pizzerias. Recently, a delivery service has opened in Bocconcino. You can indulge yourself with real Italian pizza even at home.
“Via Romano”
Tasty does not mean expensive. This is once again proved by Moscow pizzerias with affordable prices. Unlike the above restaurants, “Via Romano” is located on the outskirts of the city (address: Lavochkina St., 34), but even this does not prevent it from occupying a worthy place in our list.
The magnificent menu has more than twenty types of pizza, the wine list pleasantly surprises guests with its variety. Time spent in a cozy atmosphere flies unnoticed.
For those who are tired of Italian cuisine, the restaurant holds various gastronomic festivals. For example, in January 2016, visitors could enjoy perfectly cooked mussels.
On weekends, Via Romano invites friendly families to Sunday brunches. Children's menu with pizza, compliments from the chef, creative workshops and creative gifts with their own hands - here they know how to keep the kids entertained while their parents enjoy delicious Italian dishes.
Da pino
The last on our list was Da Pino - a restaurant where you can conduct business negotiations, a family holiday or a romantic date.
Here, Italy is reminiscent of not only an impeccably composed menu, but also the interior of the city street with colored stained-glass windows, ancient lanterns and an abundance of greenery and flowers.
At the moment, Da Pino network consists of four establishments, each of which has a room for young guests:
- st. Bolshaya Bronnaya, 23;
- Volgogradsky Prospekt 73;
- st. Perovskaya, 32, p. 1;
- st. Delegatskaya, 7, p. 1.
On Saturdays, a free pizza and pastry workshop is organized for kids.