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05Sep

The Traveling Professor’s Favorite Pizza Spots in Europe

When traveling through Europe on one of The Traveling Professor’s small group tours, there are moments when nothing hits the spot like a great pizza. Over the years, The Professor has discovered some of the best pizza restaurants across the continent — from Italy’s iconic slices to surprising finds in cities like Paris, Oslo, and Dublin. Whether you’re after a quick take-away bite or a sit-down meal, these are the pizza spots you’ll want to remember.

Rome: Il Forno Campo de Fiori

No trip to Rome is complete without a stop at Il Forno Campo de Fiori. This take-away-only bakery lets you point to your favorite rectangular slices, which are then wrapped, weighed, and ready to enjoy. The vegetarian zucchini flower pizza is a standout — and worth seconds (or thirds).

Venice: Antico Forno & Pizzeria Grigoris

In Venice’s historic center, Antico Forno near the Rialto Bridge serves an excellent sourdough take-away pizza. But for the very best, hop to the mainland and try Pizzeria Grigoris. We always go here on our small group tours to Italy

Florence: Ciro and Sons

Located in the Santa Maria Novella area, Ciro and Sons offers refined yet approachable pizzas, alongside non-pizza options for everyone in your travel group.

Capri: Aurora Ristorante

On the beautiful island of Capri, Aurora Ristorante serves a Margherita pizza so perfect it may ruin all others for you.

Paris: Chez O’scià Pizzeria Napoletana

In the 2nd Arrondissement, Chez O’scià specializes in authentic Neapolitan pies. The broccoli raab with sausage is a must-try.

Oslo: Baltazar

Baltazar delivers Italian-style pizza with a Nordic twist, plus hearty Italian dishes, making it a great stop for travelers exploring Oslo.

Munich: H’ugo’s Pizza Bar

Known for its vibrant atmosphere, H’ugo’s serves everything from traditional pies to lobster pizza — best paired with a local beer.

Vienna: Riva

A bit outside the tourist center but worth the tram ride, Riva serves high-quality Neapolitan pizza in a relaxed, sit-down setting.

Dublin: DiFontaine’s

For an American twist, DiFontaine’s in the Temple Bar area dishes out massive New York–style pizzas, perfect for a casual bite after sightseeing.

Whether your European travels take you to Italy, Scandinavia, or Ireland, these pizza spots will keep you fueled and happy along the way.

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Professor Steve Solosky, The Traveling Professor, is the founder of Small Group Tours by The Traveling Professor, operating since 2009. A former college professor and author of The Traveling Professor’s Guide to Paris, Steve has planned and led small group tours throughout Europe, Canada, South America, and beyond. His travel expertise has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, WCBS Radio, and The New York Times Travel Show.

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