Di Napoli Pizzeria

Very tasty pizza, crust could have been a bit thinner. Garlic bread very good. They are a very generous size. Service on the phone and when delivered was excellent.

Now, I think I know a bit about pizza. And, I’ve got to say that I was probably the most excited person this side of the M25 when this place was being built let alone when it opened!
Di Napoli Pizzeria is the only independent pizza restaurant for absolutely miles. It is also the only one with a proper forno a legna (wood fired oven) and it’s a beaut too. The pizzaiolo is also from Palermo, so the credentials are definitely there.
To put it in context, the nearest authentic Neapolitan pizza joints are as far away as East Finchley and Palmers Green — at least 20 minutes in the car and no option of delivery.
If it wasn’t for Di Napoli, the pizza selection in the Potters Bar (and the surrounding area) would be limited to the obvious chains serving up cheese topped loaves of bread to varying degrees of quality. Though I have been informed that Su Nuraghe has also started to dabble in pizza delivery, while Osteria Dante also does pizza as part of its menu.
So, how do I rate Di Napoli? If I think local, it’s by far the best pizza you can buy — by a mile. If you want something other than pizza — which comes in 13-​inch or gigantic 16-​inch sizes) they also do a range of starters /​salads, pasta and desserts.
While there are a couple of tables, first and foremost this is a delivery or collection restaurant. That is where Di Napoli is different to both Su Nuraghe and Osteria Dante which are more general Italian restaurants.
Yes, there are better Neapolitan pizza restaurants in London but they are a long way away — and fundamentally not local. If I’m critical, the dough isn’t as light as the very very best Neapolitan pizzas. In fact, rather than Neapolitan, it’s much closer to the type of pizza I regularly get in Sicily — slightly thicker and denser in texture.
I’m so grateful that this place exists and in my mind, it is a fantastic and much-​needed addition to the restaurant selection in the local area.
Pricing is also very reasonable and I know where I will ALWAYS spend my money on pizza when given the option of Di Napoli or the chains. If you are local to this area, you should do the same too.