I prefer my pizza simple and that's why the discovery of a place like Napoli In Bocca is a godsend. Good, simple, honest pizza - just the way the Italian's intended.
I have Megan (from Veggies and Me) to thank for introducing me to this place - she swore it's the best pizza place in Sydney and I think she may be right (though I'm sure that statement will meet with some contention).
When we came with Megan we ordered all manner of things, but I only had eyes for one pizza upon my return - Patata - a glorsiously flavoursome pizza with a simple topping of potatoes, rosemary, mozzarella, onions and olive oil ($19.50). The pizza is just a little bit salty which makes it like crack cocaine to me. I ate this whole thing and I would've ordered a second one if I didn't think the waiters would think I'm a pig.
Tara choose to revist the Funghi - tomato, mozzarella and mushrooms ($18.50) - another simple pizza that is perfection, proving once again that less is more.
Napoli in Bocca is at 73 Dalhousie Street, Haberfield. Phone them on 9798 4096.
I love this place! Have been there a few times, but a long time ago. Damn now I feel like pizza!!
ReplyDeleteThe patata pizza is amazing.
I've made the patata pizza a few times at home...that's how much I loved it!
DeleteI've been wanting to try this place for MANY years & have their margherita pizza.
ReplyDeleteI'd never even heard off until another blogger, Veggies + Me, took a group of us. I've been living on the moon I think.
DeleteLess is definitely more! Yum! What is in the little bowl, balsamic?
ReplyDeleteFrom memory the bowl had a mix of EVVO, balsamic + chili...to drizzle over the pizza...but I didn't want to change the taste of my lovely pizza.
DeleteDang, now I want to go back and eat more pizza!
ReplyDeleteYeah, me too.
DeleteMy favourite pizza joint this side of Italy. Yep, a bold statement and I stand by it. Love Napoli in Bocca!
ReplyDeleteI 'discovered' it a good few years ago when I was very pregnant with my second. Four visits later (in four weeks) and I had finally got my pizza fill. (Let me tell you, squishing in a whole pizza on top of a 39 weeks pregnant belly is nothing to be sneezed at.)
I have a 39 year old food baby in my tummy so I know what you mean! It's a great place...totally unheard of to me until recently. All that lost pizza time - what a shame.
DeleteOne of my favourites Mel - fantastic pizzas that are so authentic. Pretty close as we can get to Naples here in Sydney!!
ReplyDeleteI've heard the pizza in Naples is amazing so I'm glad I got to try something that's almost as good as the real deal.
DeleteThose pizzas sound heavenly. I've never had potatoes on a pizza though it definitely looks like it's worth trying!
ReplyDeleteIt's well worth trying - so flavoursome! I think it's the rosemary that does it.
Deletei agree, pizza toppings should b simple and not greasy and resemble a compost bin! love authentic italian wood fired pizza!
ReplyDeleteYes, compost bin pizza is THE worst!
DeleteOh my, that splendid spud pizza has won my heart and has me drooling. And I agree, there ought to be some kind of law against stuffed crust pizza!
ReplyDeleteStuffed crust is gross. It should be illegal.
DeleteLove the old skool set-up of Napoli in Boca. And potato pizza is one of the best carb celebrations in the world!
ReplyDeleteCarb on carb - it's what we live for.
DeleteWas there again on Monday night. Yuuummmyyyy!
ReplyDeleteYou're lucky it's so close to you. Jealous.
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