I Vesuviani belongs to the modern Campanian pizzeria movement, where dough technique now carries as much weight as toppings. The De Maria brothers’ Casoria project has Gambero Rosso’s tre spicchi recognition and works across wood-fired, pan, paddle and triple-cooked formats, making it a serious address for readers tracking the evolution of Neapolitan pizza beyond Naples itself.
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- Address
- Pizzeria I Vesuviani, Via Madonnelle, 65, 80030 Castello di Cisterna NA, Italy
- Phone
- +39 081 329 6996
- Website
- pizzeriaivesuviani.it
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I Vesuviani in Casoria is a modern Neapolitan pizzeria associated with brothers Federico and Francesco De Maria. The verified picture is focused rather than encyclopedic: the venue is known as a contemporary pizzeria, it has Gambero Rosso tre spicchi recognition, and it offers a variety of pizza styles.
That makes it relevant in Casoria for diners looking specifically for a recognised pizzeria.
A modern Neapolitan pizzeria with tre spicchi recognition
The strongest confirmed external marker is Gambero Rosso’s tre spicchi award. For readers using restaurant guides to plan a meal, that recognition identifies I Vesuviani as a pizzeria with notable guide recognition rather than simply as a local address.
The De Maria brothers, Federico and Francesco, are the names attached to the project. Verified descriptions emphasise dedication, passion and a variety of pizza styles, but they do not confirm a detailed list of formats or preparations. That distinction matters: I Vesuviani can be described as a modern Neapolitan pizzeria, but unsupported specifics about individual pies, dough counts or cooking sequences should be treated with caution.
For comparison within a broader Campanian itinerary, the restaurant can be read alongside other serious dining options such as 'E Curti Ristorante Tipico di Angela Ceriello & Co SAS in Sant Anastasia, while remaining distinct in format: here, the confirmed focus is pizza.
The De Maria brothers' project belongs to the modern side of tradition
The useful editorial frame is modern Neapolitan pizza in Casoria. The restaurant is not documented here through a long list of dishes or service details; it is documented through its owners, its evening opening pattern, its casual dress code and its recognised pizzeria status.
That still gives the venue a clear role. In a region where pizza can be both everyday food and a subject of close attention, the restaurant sits on the modern side of the category.
Within the surrounding dining context, it differs from restaurants such as Taverna Estia or Contaminazioni, where expectations may centre on a different restaurant format. The restaurant’s confirmed identity is simpler and more specific: a modern Neapolitan pizzeria in Casoria with tre spicchi recognition.
How to read it against Italy's wider informal-dining scene
Italy’s informal dining scene includes many formats, from trattorias to contemporary restaurants to pizzerias. The restaurant belongs to the pizzeria side of that map, and the confirmed information suggests that its interest lies in modern Neapolitan pizza rather than in a broad restaurant menu.
The practical planning note is also clear. The restaurant is closed on Monday and opens in the evening from Tuesday through Sunday, from 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM.
For a Casoria itinerary, particularly reliable reading is simple: choose the restaurant when the priority is a recognised modern pizzeria. Readers building a wider local plan can cross-check other dining in Casoria generically, then decide whether they want pizza at the restaurant or a different restaurant format elsewhere.
The broader Italian context is useful only as a frame, not as a source of extra claims. The restaurant’s confirmed profile is compact: Casoria, Federico and Francesco De Maria, casual dress code, evening hours, modern Neapolitan pizzeria identity and Gambero Rosso tre spicchi recognition.
- Pan Pizza (triple-cooked)
- Margherita
- Carbonara Pizza
- Porcini Pizza
- Frittatina
- Croquettes
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| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| I VesuvianiThis venue — the venue you are viewing | I Vesuviani, led by brothers Federico and Francesco De Maria, is a modern Neapolitan pizzeria that has achieved the prestigious 'tre spicchi' Gambero Rosso award. Known for their dedication and passion, they offer a variety of pizza styles, including wood-fired and triple-cooked pies, with seven different, highly digestible doughs.; First in Castello di Cisterna, then in Casoria, brothers Federico and Francesco De Maria have realized their dream of bringing to life a project where traditional pizza is projected towards the future. The location in Casoria, easy to reach from the center of Naples and with convenient adjacent parking, is an explosion of modernity starting from the furnishings and design. Fried starters to begin, then space for pizza in all its variations: pan pizzas, paddle pizzas, round pizzas cooked in a wood-fired oven or in triple cooking. There is a maniacal care for the dough, along with the choice of raw materials and wisdom in pairing flavors. Excellent drink menus. Young, punctual and fast service. | This venue | Not listed |
| Taverna Estia | Italian, Contemporary | €€€€ | Italian, Contemporary, €€€€ |
| Contaminazioni | Modern Italian | €€€ | Modern Italian, €€€ |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
50 Top Pizza Italy #18
50 Top Pizza
50 Top Pizza World Best Pizza #40
50 Top Pizza
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Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 7:30–11:30 PM
- Wednesday
- 7:30–11:30 PM
- Thursday
- 7:30–11:30 PM
- Friday
- 7:30–11:30 PM
- Saturday
- 7:30–11:30 PM
- Sunday
- 7:30–11:30 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Contemporary furnishings with sleek design, warm lighting, young and attentive service staff, both indoor and outdoor seating areas creating a refined yet approachable neighborhood atmosphere.


















