The Characteristics of Authentic Neapolitan Pizza

If you want to know whether you’re eating real Neapolitan pizza, there are a few tells. Once you know them, you’ll spot the difference every time.

Foldable, not stiff

A true Neapolitan slice is soft enough to fold. The center is thin and tender rather than cracker-crisp. In Naples, many people eat it folded into quarters — the “libretto” — precisely because it bends.

A charred, airy crust

The rim should be puffy and light with dark, blistered spots from the intense heat. Those char marks aren’t burning; they’re the mark of a proper fast bake.

Simple toppings, quick bake

Expect a short topping list and a pizza that comes out fast. Everything about the style is built around speed and simplicity at high temperature.

The certified real deal

At Pulcinella, VPN certification is your assurance these boxes are checked. We’ve held to the tradition in Fort Collins since 1991.

Good to know: Look for a foldable center, a charred airy crust, simple toppings, and a fast bake — the marks of authentic Neapolitan pizza.

Recognize the real thing. Pulcinella Pizzeria, 1119 W Drake Rd, Ste C12 · (970) 206-0065.