For a sit-down Neapolitan pizza in Amsterdam, start with nNea in Oud-West; for a quick Roman-style pie by the water, De Pizzabakkers NDSM is the easy pick. Both have strong local followings, and both sit in neighbourhoods residents use every day, away from the canal-belt tourist crowds.
The city’s pizza scene has grown fast.
You now have wood-fired Neapolitan bars, Italian chains run by famous pizzaioli, crisp Roman bakers and square slices sold al taglio.
The styles eat very differently, so picking the right one for the night saves you a long wait or a soggy takeaway box.
Below you’ll find ten names, split by style, with notes on bookings, takeaway and which trips across town pay off.
Quick picks:
- Best Neapolitan night out: nNea in Oud-West.
- Best for groups and terraces: De Pizzabakkers NDSM.
- Most dependable across the city: Pizza Beppe.
- Best Jordaan lunch stop: La Perla.
1) nNea
nNea is the Neapolitan pizzeria locals mention first, and weekend tables fill up well ahead.
It sits on Bilderdijkstraat in Oud-West, a short walk from the Kinkerstraat shops and the Foodhallen.
The pizzas lean thin in the centre with a puffy, well-charred rim.
Toppings change with the seasons, and burrata and yellow-tomato combinations show up often.
You get kitchen scissors to cut your own slices, which is part of the fun.
What to know before you go:
- The room is small and gets loud when full.
- A takeaway counter runs next door to the main dining room.
- Some seats are kept for walk-ins, so arriving right at opening gives you the best shot without a booking.
If you live in West, this is an easy weeknight treat.
From other parts of town, trams along Bilderdijkstraat and Kinkerstraat put you close to the door.
2) Pizza Project
Pizza Project grew from a backyard oven into three Amsterdam pizza bars.
The team started in 2018, moved on to a festival food truck, then opened its own Neapolitan bar.
The kitchen proves its dough for 48 hours and bakes in a wood-fired oven that reaches 500 degrees, according to Pizza Project’s own site.
The result is a soft, chewy base with a light crust.
The team also works with local farmers for produce.
Locations and timing:
- Wilhelminastraat (Oud-West) and Maasstraat (Rivierenbuurt) kitchens open daily from 17:00, and from 13:00 on weekends.
- Oostenburgergracht (Oost) is closed Monday and Tuesday.
- Kitchens close around 21:00 to 22:00, with the bar open longer for drinks.
You can order to take home or to the park, which makes the Wilhelminastraat branch handy for a Vondelpark evening.
The bar also serves aperitivo snacks if you want a drink before the pizza.
3) Vincenzo Capuano
Vincenzo Capuano brings a big Naples name to the canal belt.
The Amsterdam branch sits at Herengracht 88A, near the Jordaan edge of the centre.
Capuano is a third-generation pizzaiolo, and his chain now runs more than 40 pizzerias, most of them in and around Naples.
The style is “contemporary” Neapolitan: a soft, airy dough made with Caputo flour and a tall, pillowy rim.
His brand site lists a 13th-place world ranking and two “spicchi” from the Italian guide Gambero Rosso.
This is a good choice when you want a big, bready cornicione over a thin, crisp base.
Pizzas are cut with scissors at the table, a Capuano trademark.
Because it sits right on the Herengracht, expect a mix of locals and visitors.
Weeknights tend to be calmer than weekends.
4) Europizza
Europizza has a loyal following among West-side residents who want a relaxed neighbourhood pizza.
It works best as a local spot you drop into, less as a big destination.
Expect a casual, friendly room and pizzas made for sharing.
It suits a low-key dinner with friends after work.
If you live nearby, it’s worth adding to your weeknight rotation.
Check the venue’s own channels for current hours before heading out, since small independents change schedules with the seasons.
5) De Pizzabakkers
De Pizzabakkers is the city’s go-to for thin, crispy Roman-style pizza.
It runs ten Amsterdam branches, from De Pijp and Overtoom to Plantage, Spaarndammer, Zuidas and a takeaway-only counter on Leliegracht.
The NDSM branch is the one worth a ferry ride.
It sits at NDSM-kade 8 in Noord, steps from the pont, with a large terrace and an open kitchen.
That branch opens daily from 12:00 to 22:00, and lunch (Thursday to Sunday) adds salads and focaccia sandwiches.
Group-friendly details at NDSM:
- Standard bookings for up to 16 people.
- A mezzanine for private dining with about 18 to 20 guests.
- Room for up to 80 people when part of the restaurant is reserved.
Vegetarian and vegan options are on the menu.
Most branches take reservations, pickup orders and delivery.
6) SUGO Pizza
SUGO Pizza serves pizza al taglio: square Roman slices from long trays, with lots of topping choices.
The chain describes its pizzas as light and airy.
The catch for Amsterdam residents is location.
SUGO’s restaurant list shows sit-down branches in Rotterdam (Westblaak and Aert van Nesstraat), with delivery spots around South Holland.
Think of it as a stop on a Rotterdam day out.
It also handles office and party orders for 20 to 200 people, with plenty of vegetarian and plant-based toppings, according to SUGO’s homepage.
Group menus start from six people at the restaurants.
7) La Perla
La Perla is the Jordaan’s classic pizza stop on the Tweede Tuindwarsstraat, the lane locals call “Little Italy”.
It has two spots facing each other at numbers 14 and 53, with indoor and outdoor seating.
According to La Perla’s site, pizzas are served from 12:00 to 22:00, and lunch and dinner run daily from 11:30.
Pasta and sandwiches fill out the menu, and a rotating wine list includes several wines by the glass.
This is a great lunch pick after a Saturday at the Noordermarkt.
The terrace fills fast on sunny days, so arrive before the lunch rush.
8) Pizza Beppe
Pizza Beppe is the dependable Neapolitan choice with a branch in most parts of town.
It was the first restaurant in the Netherlands accepted by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, the Naples body that sets rules for true Neapolitan pizza.
The Pizza Beppe site puts the chain at 29 restaurants nationwide.
Amsterdam branches include Amstel, Baarsstraat, Middenweg in Oost, Nassaukade in West, Raadhuisstraat, Roelof Hartstraat in Oud-Zuid, Rozenboomsteeg near Spui and Van Woustraat in De Pijp.
Pizzas use San Marzano tomatoes and fior di latte mozzarella.
Every branch offers table bookings and order-and-pickup, plus group reservations.
Vegetarian and vegan options are on the menu.
9) Faam
Faam is a name to know if slices and casual pizza are your thing.
It suits a quick bite over a long sit-down dinner.
Go in expecting something relaxed and fast.
It fits a solo lunch or a grab-and-go evening.
Since smaller spots adjust hours often, check its own social pages or website for the latest before you cycle over.
10) Piccola Storia
Piccola Storia rounds out the list as a smaller, Italian-run option.
Its name means “little story”, and it fits a cosy dinner for two.
Choose it when you want a quiet table and a slower pace than the busy pizza bars.
It works well for a date night or a catch-up with a friend.
Check its current opening days directly before going, as small family-run places sometimes close midweek.
How to Choose Your Pizza Night
Match the style to your plans first, then pick the neighbourhood.
A soft Neapolitan pie is best eaten on the spot, while Roman and al taglio pizzas travel much better.
|
Pizzeria |
Style |
Area |
Bookings |
Takeaway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
nNea |
Neapolitan |
Oud-West |
Yes, plus walk-ins |
Yes |
|
Pizza Project |
Neapolitan |
Oud-West, Rivierenbuurt, Oost |
Walk-in bar |
Yes |
|
Vincenzo Capuano |
Contemporary Neapolitan |
Herengracht |
Check venue |
Check venue |
|
Europizza |
Casual |
West |
Check venue |
Check venue |
|
De Pizzabakkers |
Roman |
Ten branches, incl. NDSM |
Yes |
Yes, plus delivery |
|
SUGO Pizza |
Al taglio |
Rotterdam |
Yes |
Yes, plus delivery |
|
La Perla |
Italian pizzeria |
Jordaan |
Check venue |
Check venue |
|
Pizza Beppe |
Neapolitan (AVPN) |
Citywide |
Yes |
Yes |
|
Faam |
Slices, casual |
Check venue |
Check venue |
Check venue |
|
Piccola Storia |
Italian pizzeria |
Check venue |
Check venue |
Check venue |
What is the difference between Neapolitan, Roman and by-the-slice pizza?
Neapolitan pizza has a soft, stretchy centre and a puffy, charred rim called the cornicione.
It bakes in about a minute in a very hot oven.
Pizza Project, nNea, Pizza Beppe and Vincenzo Capuano all work in this style.
Roman pizza (tonda romana) is rolled thin and bakes longer, so it comes out crisp and cracker-like.
De Pizzabakkers is the city’s best-known Roman baker, and its crust holds up under heavier toppings.
By-the-slice, or al taglio, pizza bakes in large rectangular trays.
It is cut into squares and sold by size.
The base is thicker and airy with a crunchy bottom.
SUGO is the Dutch chain built around it.
When is a takeaway spot a better choice than a sit-down pizzeria?
Go for takeaway when you plan to eat in a park, on a boat or at home more than a few minutes away.
Roman and al taglio pizzas stay crisp in the box, while a Neapolitan pie softens fast.
A sit-down pizzeria makes more sense for Neapolitan pizza, for groups who want starters and wine, or on cold, wet evenings.
If you do want Neapolitan to go, choose a spot within a short bike ride and open the box right away.
Planning Around Amsterdam
Booking ahead matters most on Friday and Saturday nights at the small Neapolitan spots.
Weekday evenings and weekend lunches are much easier.
Which places take bookings, and which are walk-in only?
These places take reservations:
- De Pizzabakkers, at every sit-down branch (Leliegracht is takeaway only).
- Pizza Beppe, at all Amsterdam branches, including group bookings.
- nNea, which also holds seats back for walk-ins.
Pizza Project runs as a pizza bar where you can drop in for a drink or order to go.
For the smaller independents on this list, check each venue’s own page for its current policy.
For the latest openings and food events, the Essentially Amsterdam newsletter lists new places each morning.
Which neighbourhoods are worth a tram ride for pizza?
Oud-West is the strongest pizza neighbourhood in the city. nNea and the Wilhelminastraat branch of Pizza Project sit close together, so you have a backup if one is full.
NDSM in Noord is worth the free ferry from Centraal Station.
De Pizzabakkers there has a big terrace on the wharf and a lot of seating for groups.
The Jordaan pairs well with a market morning.
La Perla and Vincenzo Capuano are both within walking distance of the Noordermarkt.
Oost also has good options along Middenweg and Oostenburgergracht.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find Neapolitan pizza in Amsterdam?
nNea in Oud-West, Pizza Project and Pizza Beppe are the main Neapolitan picks.
Pizza Beppe was the first restaurant in the Netherlands accepted by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana.
Vincenzo Capuano on the Herengracht serves a softer, contemporary Neapolitan style.
Where can I get Roman-style pizza in Amsterdam?
De Pizzabakkers is the best-known Roman-style baker in the city, with ten Amsterdam branches.
Its NDSM location in Noord adds a large waterside terrace and daily hours from 12:00 to 22:00.
Where can I buy pizza by the slice in Amsterdam?
Faam is a casual slice option to try in Amsterdam.
For classic Roman al taglio, SUGO Pizza is the Dutch specialist, though its sit-down restaurants are in Rotterdam.
Which of these pizzerias take reservations?
De Pizzabakkers, Pizza Beppe and nNea all take bookings. nNea also keeps some seats for walk-ins, so arriving at opening time is another option.
Which pizza spots are good for takeaway near Westerpark?
De Pizzabakkers has branches on the Spaarndammerstraat side and on Haarlemmerdijk, both close to Westerpark and set up for order-and-pickup.
Its crisp Roman crust holds up well for a picnic on the grass.
