Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin In Naples, pizza is a serious business. The birthplace of pizza, the city boasts 8,200 pizzerias and the “art of Neapolitan pizza making” has even achieved UNESCO Intangible World Heritage Status. Here, pizza is more than a gastronomic experience — it’s cultural heritage, identity, community.
Pizza is treated with a reverence that approaches religion, and safeguarding this art is of paramount importance. Pizza Margherita Roberto Salomone There are many excellent pizzaioli in Naples, but one young pizzamaker stands out from the crowd. Ciro Oliva, the powerhouse behind Concettina ai Tre Santi , is an innovator who put his neighborhood, Rione Sanità, on the map.
At age 18 he took over his family’s pizzeria, a 4 th -generation enterprise named after his great-grandmother Concettina, and quickly built a reputation for serving Neapolitan pizza with a twist. The secret is simple: focus on quality ingredients, achieve simplicity to perfection, build an authentic brand and give all your guests the celebrity treatment. His vision has paid off.
Over the past decade as Naples’ reputation has soared, Concettina has become the go-to pizzeria for locals and visitors alike, a shining example of how modernity and tradition can co-exist to deliver an exceptional product and experience. Ciro Oliva with his father Antonio in Capri. Roberto Salomone This summer, Ciro has expanded his area of influence with a new pizzeria in Capri, bringing Neapolitan excellence to Campania’s most stylish island.
“Capri is a magical island — pure poetry,” says Ciro. “It’s been my dream to open a pizzeria in Capri for years.” Set on a panoramic terrace just steps from the island’s bustling piazzetta , Concettina serves Ciro’s popular pizzas in an elegant setting.
This isn’t an average pizzeria: its an upscale gourmet experience that reflects Capri’s luxurious ambiance. But while the view may be spectacular, that’s not why he chose this location. MORE FOR YOU Memes And Durags: Navigating Authenticity In Olympic Breaking Olympic Pistol Medalist Kim Ye-Ji Who Went Viral Suddenly Collapses ‘Twisters’ Debuts On Digital Streaming This Week “I picked this venue because it had the oldest oven in Capri, a wood-fire oven that dates back to the 1500s,” explains Ciro.
For him, quality comes above all else. Pizza Margherita Roberto Salomone “Pizza is culture,” explains says Ciro. “It’s an art form that represents Italy all over the world.
My goal is to transmit the Italian identity with the maximum simplicity: by focusing on quality and sourcing the absolute best products and ingredients. San Marzano tomatoes, Sorrento lemons, zucchini flowers and seasonal produce. We often forget about our natural environment, but this is our identity.
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render(randId); }); })(); Ciro Oliva tapped Pasquale 'o Nummararo, the last "market sign maker" in Naples, for his branding. Roberto Salomone At Concettina, guests can enjoy Neapolitan classics like Margherita and Marinara pies alongside his now-famous Sott' e Ngopp', a fried Montanara pizza served upside down on a bed of rich tomato sauce dusted with Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and fresh basil leaves. “ Il pomodoro è vita ,” says Ciro.
“Tomatoes are life.” Other options include a stuffed calzone with slow-cooked Neapolitan Ragù and special pies with smoked salmon, caviar and chives, or buffalo mozzarella and black truffles. The dessert list is decadent, from homemade seasonal gelato and tiramisu to the classic Torta Caprese , almond-flour chocolate cake that hails from the island.
You’ll also find a chocolate pizza and fried donuts, an homage to Naples’ popular graffe. Keep in mind that the prices are on the higher end, and the portion sizes are reduced, reflecting Capri's celebrity appeal. Expect to spend over €100 for a multi-course pizza tasting menu.
But if you're willing to splurge, you'll enjoy a truly unique gastronomic experience. Concettina ai Tre Santi, Capri Livia Hengel Inside the pizzeria, splashes of red and blue punctuate Capri’s whitewashed walls. Ciro tapped Marco de Luca, set designer and architect behind La Minervetta in Sorrento, to fuse the new space with a vibrant, coastal aesthetic.
The marble dining tables are an ode to Italy’s classic pizzerias, while the décor is a mix of retro fixings (industrial lampshades, a workman table adorned with bowls of fruits and fresh flowers), painted ceramics and checkered cushions. The ambiance is playful and serves as a fitting setting for the whimsical experience. Pizza Marinara Roberto Salomone Along the edge of the terrace, terracotta pots are filled with Mediterranean herbs.
Though quintessentially Italian, they are more than decoration: when a pizza Marinara arrives at your table, the waiter grabs these bunches to finish off the pie. These flourishes — simple, yet unexpected — are what set Concettina apart. “My team and I just want to keep creating beautiful things.
When you put your heart and soul into something, when you work hard to produce something of quality, there’s meaning behind what you do,” explains Ciro. Concettina ai Tre Santi, Capri Via Madre Serafina 6 www.concettinaaitresanti.
com/en.
