FAQs
What makes a Neapolitan pizza different?
Soft, thin center with a puffy, blistered edge, minimal premium toppings, baked quickly at high heat. Pulcinella has served Neapolitan-style pizza since 1991.
What are the ingredients in Neapolitan pizza dough?
Four: Type "00" flour, water, salt, and yeast (no oil or sugar).
What are the typical toppings for Neapolitan pizza?
Classic Margherita (tomato, mozzarella, basil) and Marinara (tomato, garlic, oregano), minimal and high quality.
What are the characteristics of authentic Neapolitan pizza?
Soft foldable center, charred airy crust, simple toppings, fast high-heat bake.
What are the rules for authentic Neapolitan pizza?
The VPN standard: "00" flour, natural yeast, hand-shaped dough, and a very hot oven (traditionally wood-fired) ~800-900° F for 60-90 seconds.
Why is it called Neapolitan pizza?
Named for Naples (Napoli), Italy, where modern pizza originated.
What is the difference New York and Neapolitan pizza?
NY is larger, foldable, crispier, deck-oven baked; Neapolitan is smaller and softer.
Difference between Neapolitan and wood-fired pizza?
"Wood-fired" is the oven; "Neapolitan" is a style traditionally wood-fired. Not all wood-fired pizza is Neapolitan.
Are wood-fired pizzas better?
Higher heat and a 90-second bake yield a crisp, lightly charred crust many people prefer.
What is wood-fired pizza?
Pizza baked in a wood-burning oven at ~800°F+, blistering the crust in about 90 seconds.
Where can I get Neapolitan pizza in Fort Collins?
Pulcinella Pizzeria — VPN-certified Neapolitan, 1119 W Drake Rd near CSU, since 1991.
What is the best pizza in Fort Collins?
Subjective, but Pulcinella is a longtime favorite — K99 Top 5 and Best of NOCO "Best Pizza" runner-up.
Is a calzone just a pizza folded over?
Essentially yes: dough folded around fillings, sealed, and baked as a half-moon.
Are stromboli and calzone the same?
No; calzone is folded/sealed, stromboli is rolled like a log. Pulcinella serves calzones.
What is the point of a calzone?
A portable, self-contained pizza; folding traps steam so the filling stays moist.
Why are calzones sometimes cheaper than pizza?
Similar ingredients in a smaller folded footprint; pricing varies by shop.
Does Pulcinella Pizzeria deliver?
Yes: local delivery and takeout in Fort Collins, online ordering at pulcinellapizzeria.com, and Uber Eats.
What are the benefits of pizza delivery?
Convenience, hot food to your door, no waiting in line.
How much should you tip for pizza delivery?
Commonly 15–20% with a $3–$5 minimum; the delivery fee usually isn't the driver's tip.
Is $5 a good tip for pizza delivery?
Yes, a widely accepted minimum; more for large or long-distance orders.
Do you tip if there's a delivery fee?
Yes; the fee typically goes to the restaurant, not the driver.
How long do you reheat pizza in the oven at 350°F?
About 8–10 minutes on a foil-lined sheet until hot and bubbly.
Oven or microwave to reheat pizza?
Oven, skillet, or air fryer keep the crust crisp; microwave is fastest but soft.
Can you reheat pizza after the fridge?
Yes, within 3–4 days; oven or skillet for best texture.
How do professional chefs reheat pizza?
Skillet or oven: crisp the base, then briefly cover to melt the cheese.
What is the 2-hour rule for pizza?
Refrigerate cooked pizza within 2 hours (1 hour if above 90°F) for food safety.
Does Pulcinella take reservations?
Yes, via OpenTable; walk-ins welcome.
What are Pulcinella's hours?
Mon–Wed 11am–8pm, Thu–Sat 11am–9pm, Sun 12pm–8pm.
Does Pulcinella offer catering?
Yes, for events in the Fort Collins area (see the catering page).
Does Pulcinella offer discounts?
Yes: military and first-responder discounts, plus happy-hour specials.