In the mood for pizza today! 19 recommended spots in Aichi Prefecture for great pizza

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"pizza Ortensia" is a pizza specialty restaurant about a 6-minute walk from Ikeshita Station on the Nagoya Municipal Subway, where each pizza is baked to order in a 400-degree wood-fired oven.

The interior is based on black tones and is said to offer a relaxing space. The tableware is also carefully selected.

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The restaurant recommends the "Margherita," and they say it recreates authentic Naples techniques not only in the ingredients and flavor but even in the way it is baked.

The key is the tomato sauce, which has a good balance of acidity, sweetness, and richness, and the pizza is finished crisp on the outside and chewy inside.

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This restaurant is said to attract wine lovers, and it offers a wide lineup, with 7 kinds of wine by the glass and about 30 kinds of bottled wine.

You can enjoy the pairing of pizza and wine here. It also has a good selection of so-called antipasti, such as the "Kozara Zensai Mori-awase (small plate Appetizers assortment)."

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Pizzeria Quarantuno, about a 3-minute walk from Shinsakaemachi Station on the Nagoya Municipal Subway, is a restaurant with a bright and stylish space.

They operate in two time slots, lunch and dinner, and offer Takeout for pizza. They also stock Italian beer.

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In addition to classic tomato sauce based pizzas, they also offer a wide selection of pizzas without tomato sauce.

The photo shows the "Quattro Formaggi Bianca," made with plenty of cheese. Toppings like rucola (arugula) and olives are also recommended.

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The side dishes also have a great reputation, and the photo shows the "Salad with wild arugula and Parmigiano," which is perfect to enjoy with pizza.

You can also fully enjoy authentic Italian flavors not only in the side dishes but in the desserts as well. The "Torta Caprese," a traditional Italian chocolate cake, comes recommended after the meal.

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Pizza is strongly associated with Italy, but Brazil is actually said to be one of the biggest pizza-consuming countries in the world.

About a 4-minute walk from Takaoka Station on the Nagoya Municipal Subway, Brazil Restaurant Diogo serves Brazilian regional dishes as well as pizza made with house-made dough.

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assorted varieties available "Brazilian pizza," each said to be about 25 cm in diameter. They use Special aged dough and offer pizzas topped with sausage, ground beef, as well as prosciutto and shrimp.

For an extra charge, you can double the amount of base cheese or add fresh mozzarella cheese.

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"Pastel," a classic Brazilian street food snack, is also a popular menu item. It is made by wrapping fillings such as ground beef and cheese in crispy pastry dough.

There are also many other dishes made with meat, fish, vegetables, and more, and some reviews said everything was so good that they got completely hooked on Brazilian food.

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Solo Pizza Napoletana Da Piccolo Osu Honten is a Neapolitan pizza specialty shop in the Osu Shopping District, about a 3-minute walk from Kamimaezu Station on the Nagoya Municipal Subway.

With the slogan "Japan's Neapolitan Pizza Revolution!!", they serve pizza cafeteria-style. The side dishes lined up in the display case come in a style where you can choose refills.

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This is the "Margherita Extra," a popular pizza made with water buffalo mozzarella.

The pizza dough is made with Italian flour and aged for 24 hours, and they say even the crust is delicious to eat. The sauce also uses vine-ripened long tomatoes from Italy.

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Set menus are available, and you can pair them with your favorite pizza.

In addition to a drink, you can add "Long Potato" as well as soup and fried items. The wrapped-baked style "Pittsua Kinbo" is also recommended, positioned more like a dessert with chocolate inside.

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Infinito, about a 3-minute walk from Imaike Station on the Nagoya Municipal Subway, is a restaurant where you can feel as if you have visited the Amalfi Coast, a resort area in Italy, while staying in Aichi Prefecture.

The interior is based on a white color scheme and uses Italian-made plates and tiles.

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They recreate authentic Neapolitan pizza in a pizza oven said to have been made by craftsmen from Naples.

The classic "Margherita" has a tomato sauce base, and it is a pizza with a nice balance of mozzarella and basil flavors. They also offer spicy varieties and pizzas made without tomato sauce.

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Start with the "nama-shirasu (fresh whitebait) chili marinade sardella and ricotta cheese crostini," a specialty from Calabria, Italy. Served on thin, crisp toasted bread, it is a dish that builds anticipation for the courses to come.

The assorted varieties available of menu items made with fresh and dried pasta are also recommended.

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No.9 by Sekonda Banbina, about a 5-minute walk from Nagoya Municipal Subway Kokusai Center Station, is a popular spot where you can enjoy authentic Italian food in a casual atmosphere.

Looking around the dining room, you will see lots of dried flowers decorating the ceiling and walls, and there are also high tables in the back for enjoying drinks.

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The selection of Margherita pizzas made with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese is extensive, with many combinations to enjoy, including spicy salami, cherry tomatoes, eggplant, and arugula.

Along with cheese based options, Marinara style pizza with a good hit of garlic is another choice.

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The special pizza "Ripieno Bianco," which wraps up cheese, sauce, and fillings, is also recommended.

A side menu item to look out for is the "Gyokai no Nabe-yaki Pescatore," made with ingredients landed on Shinojima, a remote island in Minamichita, Aichi Prefecture. The seafood is said to come directly from fishermen.

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KAMINOKURA 436TERRACE is an Italian cafe located in a quiet residential area, about 10 minutes by car from Tokushige Station on the Nagoya Municipal Subway, and it has parking.

The interior has a stylish design centered on brown tones, and in addition to table seating and sofa seating, it also offers terrace seating, making it easy to use for a range of occasions.

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You can enjoy chewy and fluffy Napoli pizza (Neapolitan pizza) baked in a wood-fired oven imported from Italy.

They offer a wide selection of pizzas that make the most of two kinds of cheese, mozzarella and Parmigiano. The pizza in the photo is "Ortolana," topped with seasonal vegetables.

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The grill dishes are popular, and you can enjoy Top sirloin and lamb. If you want to enjoy pizza too, the course is recommended.

At lunchtime, they offer a set with your choice of pizza, plus today’s soup, salad, and a drink.

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Pittseria Izora Nagoya Ten is a restaurant that has people talking because you can enjoy in Nagoya the flavors of the famous restaurant in Shirokane, Tokyo, a pioneer of Neapolitan pizza in Japan.

You can enjoy authentic pizza baked in a oven crafted by Neapolitan artisans. It is on the 4th floor of a building directly connected to the underground area of Nagoya Station, so access is convenient.

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The Margherita is one of the pizzas that best represents Naples. The dough is made with Italian flour, yeast, and salt, giving it a crisp surface and pleasantly chewy crust.

For an additional charge, you can also switch to creamy mozzarella di bufala (water buffalo mozzarella).

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They offer about 100 kinds of bottle wines, Special by a sommelier, covering all of Italy from north to south.

If you tell them your wine preferences and budget, they can also help you choose a bottle that pairs well with the pizza. It sounds like a great way to enjoy pizza and wine together for the occasion.

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About a 2-minute walk from Hoshigaoka Station on the Nagoya Municipal Subway, Pizzeria Pagina Hoshigaoka Terrace Ten on the 4th floor of the commercial complex Hoshigaoka Terrace EAST serves pizza baked in a dedicated Italian-made stone oven.

The stylish interior is also well liked, with bright natural light pouring in at lunch and a romantic atmosphere created at dinner.

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One of the highlights here is pizza made by artisans with authentic Napoli (Naples) techniques. You can choose from a variety of pizza bases, including the "Margherita base," "Marinara base," and "Sorrentina base."

The photo shows a "Genovese type" pizza made with plenty of basil.

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This is "Pizza Stella," a star-shaped pizza that represents the place name Hoshigaoka. The pointed tips are said to be filled with the chef's Today's ingredients.

At lunchtime, they offer a buffet with not only pizza but also Appetizers, salad, and drinks.

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Napoli Pizza Oyster & Wine Ozone Bar Oysters, conveniently located just a 1-minute walk from Nagoya Municipal Subway Ozone Station, is a restaurant where you can enjoy pizza along with oysters sourced from around Japan, just as the name suggests.

The interior is an open space inspired by the sea, and it also has Private rooms that are easy to use for those who value privacy.

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As this is a restaurant centered on kaki (oysters), of course they use kaki as a pizza topping too. The photo shows the "Kaki no Miso Mayo Pizza," a pie that looks packed with rich flavor.

Along with the classic "Margherita," they also offer several seafood pizzas topped with smoked salmon, shrimp, and more.

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Another popular point is that you can enjoy oysters prepared in many different ways. In addition to raw oysters, you can also try kaki kankanyaki (drum-can steamed oysters), served in a drum can like the ones you see at seaside oyster huts.

There are lots of ways to enjoy them, including "Oyster Jenga," where you get to eat as many as you can stack. The fried oysters and ajillo are not to be missed either.

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TOOL CAFE, about a 7-minute walk from Imaike Station on the Nagoya Municipal Subway, is a cafe with a stylish space created by a construction company. Reviews say the coffee and pizza are great.

Its unique concept is also well received: architectural magazines are lined up, so you can take a break in a cafe-like setting while enjoying pizza.

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The pizza here is baked not with firewood but with 100% wood pellets, at an incredible 500 degrees. By finishing it all at once, the crust turns fluffy and fragrant.

The photo shows the "Quattro Formaggi," a rich pizza made with four kinds of cheese. You eat it with honey drizzled on top.

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You can order popular flavors as a half-and-half. The photo shows the “Margherita & Genovese” half-and-half. You can enjoy the light tomato sauce and the fresh flavor of basil all at once.

To finish the meal, the house-made desserts and specialty coffee come recommended.

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Pizza Rica-rica, about a 3-minute walk from Hirabari Station on the Nagoya Municipal Subway, is a bar-style restaurant with a bright, spacious, and homey atmosphere. It works for all kinds of occasions, from everyday meals to dinner gatherings.

The sommelier-selected wines are also recommended, with assorted varieties available.

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The pizza dough baked in the stone oven is hand kneaded, then left to ferment slowly at a low temperature for a long time.

They also serve Bismarck, topped with scattered mushrooms and ham plus a rich soft half cooked egg with a melty texture, as well as classics like Margherita.

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At lunchtime, they offer set menus with pizza, a mini salad, and a drink.

There are several pizzas to choose from, and for an extra charge you can order options such as shirasu (whitebait) and anchovy, or "Pepperoni" topped with salami.

The drink menu includes choices such as Cola and coffee, as well as several kinds of 100% fruit juice.

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Located about a 1-minute walk from Kakuozan Station on the Nagoya Municipal Subway, SALVATORE CUOMO & BAR Kakuozan is a popular spot where you can enjoy authentic Neapolitan pizza baked in a pizza oven made by Italian kiln craftsmen, along with wine.

The interior has a calm feel that makes it easy to relax, and it also offers counter seating.

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The "D.O.C." is said to have won awards at a world contest for Napoli pizza (Neapolitan pizza). It has a premium mozzarella cheese base, topped with bright cherry tomatoes and basil.

You can choose from three sizes, S, M, and L. As a guide, the S is 23 cm in diameter and the L is 30 cm.

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This is the Today's pizza, and it seems they offer a range of pizzas, including seafood-based options with salmon and more.

Along with a wide selection of side dishes that pair well with wine, you can also order a dessert assortment made up of 6 kinds, perfect for ending the meal.

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Italia Ryori GRATO, about a 10-minute walk from Nakamura Nisseki Station on the Nagoya Municipal Subway, is a well-reviewed restaurant known for its tasty pizza and pasta, as well as a la carte dishes that pair well with wine.

A famous designer created the stylish space, where guests can relax and enjoy their meal at an easy pace.

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The pizza dough uses Domestic wheat, Italian wheat, and stone-milled whole wheat flour. When baked in a 450-degree stone oven, it comes out crisp on the outside and chewy on the inside.

They also offer a tomato-based sauce made with ripe Italian tomatoes and a cream-based sauce made with two kinds of cheese.

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The restaurant is also known for its wide selection of wines to enjoy with your meal. With a focus on Italian wines, they always keep about 20 kinds on hand that pair well with both fish and meat dishes.

They offer wine by the glass and by the bottle, so if you are with a larger group, it is easy to share a bottle, or order by the glass and enjoy pairings with different dishes at your own pace.

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Oggi 8°mizuno in Owariasahi, Aichi Prefecture, is a popular restaurant where you can take your time and enjoy great pizza and pasta in a refined space.

The calm antique style interior is said to make you feel like you have stepped out of everyday life. The wine selection, chosen to pair with the food, is also well regarded.

They adjust the moisture level of the pizza dough to give it a light texture.

This is the standard Margherita, and reviews say the edge of the pizza is nicely browned around the bright red tomato sauce, making it look appetizing at first glance.

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You can also order the pizza as a half-and-half, and it is also a good idea to share a few pizzas while you eat.

At lunchtime, dolce is included, and in addition to the "Primo LUNCH" set, which comes with an Appetizers assortment and a choice of main dish, they also offer a more luxurious set that includes a meat dish as well.

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Italian Cuisine Bellocorno in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, is known for its tasty Neapolitan pizza made with authentic Italian ingredients and baked in a wood fired oven.

Wanting guests to enjoy a happy dining experience, the restaurant also puts on special touches for special occasions, such as playing a music box when dessert is served to add to the celebratory mood.

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The assorted varieties available pizzas come with a 10-minute best-before time. This likely reflects their desire for people to enjoy the pizza fresh out of the oven while it is still piping hot.

They source not only the cheese but also the flour, yeast, and even the salt from Naples, and finish the pizzas in a wood-fired oven using local recipes.

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After the pizza, coffee is a great choice. They are so particular about their coffee beans that the shop even set up its own workshop. You can enjoy house-roasted specialty coffee.

They also serve coffee brewed in a French press, with enough for about two full cups. Their reservation-only latte art is also popular.

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Located in a quiet residential neighborhood in Hekinan, Aichi Prefecture, Tre Rose is an authentic Neapolitan pizza restaurant. They bake pizzas and grilled dishes in a wood-fired oven imported from Italy.

The interior, decorated with chandeliers, is also said to have a lovely stylish atmosphere.

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They are said to be particular about using ingredients from Italy, including cheese, prosciutto, and salami. They also make good use of house-made sauces and pastes.

The photo shows the "Quattro Formaggi," made with four kinds of cheese, and even the honey that is said to pair well with Gorgonzola cheese is imported from Italy.

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The half-and-half, which lets you enjoy multiple flavors, is a serving style that makes your wish come true if you want to have the classic "Margherita" but also try a white sauce based pizza.

At lunchtime, they also offer a small set for two for those who want a lighter portion of pizza.

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Pizzeria Bar Tottimo in Kariya, Aichi, serves authentic pizzas made in the traditional Italian way. They even traveled to Italy to negotiate directly for the installation of the wood-fired oven.

Seats near the wood-fired oven seem to be especially popular.

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They use a custom blend for the pizza dough, along with a special flour that lets you enjoy the aroma of wheat.

There are 50 kinds of pizza to choose from. If you are not sure what to order, they also recommend tomato sauce based pizzas and "Cerro," made with mozzarella di bufala.

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The assortment of Appetizers served at lunchtime is appealing for its use of many different ingredients, and some reviews said it was hard to decide what to eat first.

They also offer a wide variety of alcoholic drinks that bring out the flavor of the pizza, including red, white, and sparkling wines, as well as Italian craft beer.

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KURA Kasugai Ten is a restaurant known for its tasty freshly boiled pasta with a chewy texture and Homemade pizza.

The restaurant is about a 7-minute drive from JR Kasugai Station in Aichi Prefecture, located on the first floor of the shopping center "iias Kasugai," and it also has a large parking lot, so it is also recommended for a meal while shopping.

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The photo shows the Margherita, made with tomato, basil, and mozzarella cheese. After carefully kneading the pizza dough and letting it mature, they bake the pizza in a high temperature oven, giving it the chewy texture that is typical of Neapolitan style pizza.

You can also enjoy seasonal pizza menu items.

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They say the chewy fresh pasta comes in a wide variety, letting you enjoy authentic Italian flavors, along with many menu items with a Japanese style.

The restaurant also offers unique dishes you can only find here, and the dish in the front of the photo is "Kuroi Carbonara (Black Carbonara)." They also serve regular "Carbonara," which is made with house-made bacon.