Bella Napoli

Bella Napoli is a Neapolitan-style pizzeria at Tērbatas iela 14 in the centre of Riga, Latvia. It opened in March 2024 and has since been rated among Tripadvisor's top Riga restaurants, which is a notable result for a casual pizza place in a city whose dining scene is often described through Latvian and Nordic cooking. Tērbatas iela is a lively central street, so the pizzeria is easy to reach from both the Old Town and the Art Nouveau district.

The cuisine is Neapolitan pizza baked in a wood-fired oven. The margherita is the benchmark dish and the pie against which any Neapolitan pizzeria is judged; other wood-fired pizzas make up the rest of the menu. According to a trade article, the oven runs continuously from about 12:00 to 22:00, though visitors should confirm the hours. Prices fall in the mid bracket, reasonable for a pizza meal in Riga.

The dining room is casual and quick, and the format suits a fast lunch, a relaxed dinner or a solo meal. There is no dress code. Noise is moderate, and the turnover is quick compared with a sit-down restaurant.

Reservations are not needed for solo diners, who can walk in, but groups are advised to reserve. The restaurant's own website is bellanapoli.lv and the phone is +371 23 660 878. Because the oven runs all day, the pizzeria works well for a late lunch or an early dinner when kitchens elsewhere may be between services.

For travellers tired of heavier Latvian dishes, Bella Napoli provides a familiar, dependable alternative at a moderate price. It is also a practical option for families and groups with mixed tastes, since pizza is easy to share. Those seeking a formal, multi-course meal will want a different venue.