If you’re on the hunt for Calgary’s most authentic Neapolitan pizza, Azzurri Pizzeria on Edmonton Trail is a pizzeria that you must try. With a commitment to time-honored pizza-making techniques and high-quality ingredients, this cozy spot is perfect for a casual dinner, a date, and a hang out with friends.
Contemporary Napoletana-inspired pizzas
Azzurri Pizzeria’s mission is simple: bringing contemporary Napoletana-inspired pizzas to Calgary while staying true to their roots. Their pizzas are made using imported “00” flour and San Marzano Tomato sauce straight from Italy.
The dough is long-fermented for optimal flavor and texture, hand-stretched, tossed, and baked in their Italian authentic brick oven. The result? A pizza that honours a 16th-century Neapolitan tradition with every bite.
What’s on the Menu?
The menu features a carefully curated selection of 12” handmade pizza pies, each showcasing the finest ingredients. Whether you choose the Margherita, topped with simple yet delicious ingredients, or the bold and flavorful The Ten or Capricciosa, you’re guaranteed a perfect balance of freshness and indulgence. I also recommend the housemade Caeser salad. The pizza crust is SO delicious – we ate everything! No crusts left behind.
A Family Legacy
Behind Azzurri Pizzeria is the Ricioppo family, whose history in Calgary’s restaurant world includes beloved spots like Il Pescatore, La Luna Rossa, and Gambero Rosso. This pizzeria is a passion project led by brothers Faustino and Alessandro Ricioppo, who, alongside their family, have created a space that radiates warmth and hospitality.
With Uncle Fedele, a master pizzaiolo, guiding the process, the team has ensured that every pizza reflects their dedication to quality and tradition.
Why Visit Azzurri?
The combination of authentic flavours, expertly crafted pizzas, and a family-driven atmosphere makes Azzurri Pizzeria a must-visit. If you like fresh Neapolitan pizza, this is one place that you must try.
Azzurri Pizzeria
2404 Edmonton Trail NE, Calgary, AB
403-299-8774
Visit their website: azzurripizzeria.ca
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