Pasquale ’ s Pizzeria Napoletana
Who knew you could get legitimate Neapolitan pizza in South County ? The owners of Pasquale ’ s saw the potential , clearly . Just one step into the charming pizzeria and you ’ ll feel the heat blazing from the wood-fired oven in the center of the joint . Then you ’ ll see the framed Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana certificate ( meaning their native Neapolitan pizza maker , Pasquale Illiano , is a trained VPN pizzaiolo ) and you ’ ll realize this hidden gem was well worth the drive . In case you are unfamiliar , Neapolitan pizza boasts a blistered , slightly puffy crust and a thin , crisp bottom . Toppings range from the standard mozzarella and San Marzano tomatoes to options smothered in broccoli rabe or milky fior di latte . There ’ s also New York-style pizza for those with lessadventurous palates ( but don ’ t worry , it ’ s just as yummy ) and a bevy of other Italian delicacies , like the linguine alle vongole .
WHAT TO EAT : Start off with a Neapolitan wood-fired pizza then see where the night takes you . WHO TO BRING : Anyone who won ’ t mind ordering a pie for themselves , because you won ’ t want to share even a single slice of your own . WHAT TO WEAR : What you ’ d wear to a nicer pizza parlor — nothing fancy but no sweatpants . THE DRINK SITUATION : Get the house sparkling red wine to pair with your personal pizza . INSIDER ’ S TIP : Walk across the street to the pizzeria ’ s sister location , Neapolis Italian Emporium , to take home prepared Italian sandwiches , cheeses , gelato and more . THE DETAILS : Open Wed .– Mon . for lunch and dinner . 59 South County Commons , South Kingstown , 783-2900 , pasqualespizzeriari . com .
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