Fratelli Pummaro

Fratelli Pummaro is a pizzeria at Via Principe Tommaso 12H in the San Salvario district of Turin, in Italy's Piedmont region. San Salvario lies south of the centre near Porta Nuova station and the Parco del Valentino, and it is known as one of the city's liveliest neighbourhoods for eating out, with a mix of students, residents and visitors. The pizzeria is run by a family from Naples and serves Neapolitan pizza, which is a distinct style within a city that is otherwise strongly associated with Piedmontese cooking. It sits in the lowest price tier.

The signature is thick-crust Neapolitan pizza. The Naples style typically features a soft, puffy rim and a tender centre, baked in a very hot oven, and the family connection to Naples is the reason visitors seek out the pizzeria in a region without a pizza tradition of its own. Specific toppings, fried starters and desserts were not verified for this entry, so the menu should be read on arrival. Prices were not verified, though the lowest price tier suggests that a pizza and a drink fall within a modest budget, with a drink such as beer or a glass of wine the usual accompaniment.

The atmosphere is casual and informal, as is standard for a neighbourhood pizzeria, and the noise level rises when the dining room is full in the evening. There is no dress code and the venue suits groups, families and solo diners alike. A formal wine programme was not verified.

The guide shows a garbled opening time, but the pizzeria operates daily from the evening until midnight, and visitors should confirm by phone on +39 011 650 9283 before going. Reservations are available by phone and are worthwhile for Friday and Saturday evenings and for groups, ideally booked a day ahead. On quieter weekday evenings a walk-in table is often possible. The official website is fratellipummaro.com. San Salvario is within walking distance of Porta Nuova, which makes the pizzeria a convenient dinner choice for travellers staying near the station.