1947 Pizza Fritta

1947 Pizza Fritta is a street-food counter at Via Pietro Colletta 29/31 in the Forcella area of Naples, Campania, Italy, close to Piazza Garibaldi and the Duomo. The name refers to the year the business is associated with, and it specialises in pizza fritta, the fried pizza that is one of the oldest street-food traditions of the city. The cuisine is Neapolitan fried pizza, made from dough that is rested for up to 24 hours before use, which gives a light, easily digested base. The dough is stuffed, folded and fried until golden, and the signature dishes are the pizza fritta itself, usually filled with ricotta, provola, tomato and pepper, and the montanara, a smaller fried pizza topped with tomato sauce and cheese. These items were historically sold from the basements and doorways of Naples during hard times, and they remain emblematic of the city's resourceful street-food culture. The service style is casual: orders are placed at the counter, items are served hot in paper, and many visitors eat standing or take their food away. There is no formal dining room, no dress code and a lively, noisy street atmosphere. The beverage options are simple, with soft drinks, beer and water. Prices are low, with items at about EUR 3-7 (about $3.50-$8), which makes the counter ideal for a quick, inexpensive meal. No reservations are taken. Hours are daily for lunch and dinner but should be confirmed locally. Queues can form at peak times, particularly at weekends and in the evening. The location puts the counter within walking distance of the historic centre, the Via dei Tribunali pizza street and Naples Centrale station, so it works well as a snack between sights. Since fried pizza is rich, many visitors share an item or order a smaller portion before sitting down for a main meal elsewhere.