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Giovanni Santarpia

With an unmistakable smile and a passion for his pizzas, Giovanni Santarpia is known for bringing the colors and flavors of Neapolitan gastronomic tradition from Castellammare di Stabia to Florence.

After spending around 3 years in Florence, Giovanni Santarpia opened his own pizza haven at the city’s gateway, where quality and conviviality are paramount. It’s a perfect blend of Neapolitan tradition and a continuous, meticulous search for top-notch ingredients.

How to Reach Us

Pizzeria Giovanni Santarpia is located at the gateway to Florence. Coming from Siena or the highway, follow the signs for Scandicci and central Florence, then continue for about 5km on the Galluzzo bypass. At the first roundabout, take the first exit and proceed towards central Florence. After about 700m, at the roundabout, take the second exit and continue following signs for central Florence. After approximately 3km, you will find the pizzeria on the right at number 155r of Via Senese. Just ahead, turning right onto Via Accursio, there is ample parking available adjacent to the sports field.

Arriving from Florence, whether coming from Piazzale Michelangelo or Porta Romana, you will find the restaurant on the left after the respective traffic lights (Via del Gelsomino or Via Senese).

With the experience gained over the years, Giovanni Santarpia has earned numerous accolades, among the most significant:
segue i spichi….

  • 2013:
    Gambero Rosso
    2 spicchi
  • 2014:
    Gambero Rosso
    3 spicchi
  • 2015:
    Gambero Rosso
    3 spicchi
  • 2016:
    Gambero Rosso
    3 spicchi
  • 2017:
    Gambero Rosso
    3 spicchi

GAMBERO ROSSO

Quality is never an accident: it is always the result of intelligent effort.”
We always select the finest raw materials.
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PETRA

Pizza is the first major protagonist, interpreted in his own way, it is an expression of the journey followed over these years, where he has tried to gather every hint and advice to improve his product.

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ITALIA A TAVOLA

He has surpassed the famous Gino Sorbillo of the eponymous pizzeria in Naples (and not only). Third place went to Renato Pancini of Pizzeria Al Fogher in Arezzo.

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QUALITY

QUALITY IS NEVER AN ACCIDENT; IT IS ALWAYS THE RESULT OF INTELLIGENT EFFORT.”
We always select the finest raw materials

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ECO-SUSTAINABLE

“THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL PLANET”
An example of our commitment to the environment is this equipment made from recycled and recyclable paper.

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FOR VEGGIE/VEGAN

“DO YOU HAVE ANY VEGETARIAN OPTIONS?”
If you’re vegetarian, vegan, or simply not in the mood for meat, here you will certainly find your dish, with all the clarity in the menu.

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