Assaje

🍕 Strengths 1. Doughs and variety Excellent choice of doughs: traditional, whole wheat, gluten-free, with leavening of at least 30 hours and stone-ground flour. Wide selection: traditional, contemporary, gourmet and fried pizzas — from €6.50 to €18. 2. Fried foods and ingredients Highly appreciated quality Neapolitan fried foods (frittatina, crocchè, courgette flowers…). Selected raw materials: Slow Food presidia, burrata, cured meats and artisanal quality. 3. Ambience & service Lively and well-structured place, with fast, courteous and efficient staff. 4. Welcome extras Surprises such as zeppole, miniature amari and pastiera offered as a “welcome” or “grand finale”. Good value for money. ⚠️ Areas for improvement Cooking the crust: some pizzas have burnt edges or unevenly cooked dough. Topping balance: gourmet pizzas are often too loaded, risk of imbalance between dough and toppings. Slightly rubbery dough: in some cases not worked optimally, especially in traditional pizzas. 📝 Conclusion Pizzeria Assaje (Viale Porta Vercellina 2) is a reference point for those looking for a contemporary Neapolitan pizza: lively atmosphere, quality ingredients, attentive service and an experience that often stands out for small and pleasant extra details. If you want a gourmet pizza full of flavor and you are not afraid of some imperfections in the cooking, it is an excellent choice. On the other hand, if you are picky about the crust and dough, it is worth pointing them out when ordering. 📌 Final tips Go during peak hours (7:00–8:00 p.m.) to find good movement and atmosphere. Pay attention to the type of dough if you have preferences: traditional or whole wheat work best. Don't forget to report any burns to the staff: they are ready to remake the pizza!

Despite the reservation, the gluten-free dough was not available and I had to fall back on a poke.