Gino e Toto Sorbillo

Sorbillo is one of the best-known names in Neapolitan pizza, and its original pizzeria on Via dei Tribunali is one of the busiest spots in the old town. Gino Sorbillo comes from one of the oldest families of pizza makers in Naples, active since 1935, and grew up working in the family pizzeria. Over the past two decades he has become one of the most recognisable pizzaioli in Italy, opening branches across Naples and in other cities, but the historic address remains the place most visitors want to try.

The pizzas are classic Neapolitan: large, with a soft, puffy rim and a thin centre, cooked quickly in a wood-fired oven. The margherita and marinara are the benchmarks, and the menu also offers a long list of other toppings. The Nonna Carolina, named after a family member, is often recommended. The company has put particular emphasis on flours from organic farming. Prices are low, and portions are generous, so one pizza per person is plenty.

Sorbillo also runs a fried pizza brand, Antica Pizza Fritta da Zia Esterina Sorbillo, with outlets close by on Via dei Tribunali, on Piazzetta Nilo and at Piazza Trieste e Trento. If you have not tried pizza fritta, the deep-fried, filled street version that was the everyday food of poorer Neapolitans, it is worth a stop. Gino Sorbillo also has a seafront venue, Lievito Madre al Mare, on Via Partenope near Castel dell'Ovo.

The pizzeria does not take reservations: the official site states that booking requests are not accepted. Expect a crowd outside at lunch and dinner, and arrive early, especially at weekends. Once inside, service is usually quick, as tables turn over fast. If the queue looks too long, the family's fried pizza shops nearby are a good alternative for a quick snack.

It suits anyone looking for a classic pizza in the heart of the historic centre, and families will find it relaxed. Via dei Tribunali is lined with pizzerias, churches and shops, and Napoli Sotterranea, Via San Gregorio Armeno and the Duomo are all within a few minutes' walk. Dante and Museo stations on metro Line 1 are about ten minutes away.