RESTAURANT SUMMARY
Pizza Canneto Beach 2 in Margherita di Savoia sits on the town’s pedestrian seafront promenade and opens with the smell of wood and warm dough. The first sentence is the promise: contemporary Italian pizza made with regional products and long-leavened dough, prepared where the sea breeze meets the oven. Entering the renovated space you find an open kitchen, a large pizza oven, and a veranda that frames salt-pan views. The setting makes a straightforward pitch to visitors: great pizza, local produce, and the relaxed energy of Puglia’s coast. Contemporary pizza, regional sourcing and visible craft define the experience from the first slice. Pizza Canneto Beach 2 places the craft and the coast at the center of every meal. The kitchen runs a clear menu of pizzas and seasonal small plates, and the chef’s name appears on every recommendation. Pizzaiolo Giuseppe Riontino directs the line with family-rooted hospitality, and his touch is the reason locals and visitors arrive with expectations. Giuseppe continues a Riontino hospitality legacy dating to 1964 and applies modern technique to local ingredients. That philosophy earned Pizza Canneto Beach 2 critical attention: Gambero Rosso honored the venue with 3 Spicchi and awarded Best Service, while national platforms such as 50 Top Pizza and Identità Golose featured the restaurant in 2025. These recognitions reflect consistent dough work, ingredient provenance, and a polished front-of-house that moves at welcoming speed. The awards matter because they confirm quality without changing the restaurant’s accessible price point—Margherita at €7 and a modest cover charge remain part of the value proposition. The culinary journey at Pizza Canneto Beach 2 centers on dough and seasonality. The Tonno e cipolla is made on a Kamut base with a triple tomato sauce, mozzarella di bufala Campana D.O.P., tuna and thinly cooked onion, delivering balanced acid, saline tuna, and soft creamy cheese. The Pizza sorriso—worked in panzerotto form—undergoes two-stage cooking so fillings stay cool and textural contrasts remain sharp. The Margherita highlights D.O.P. mozzarella from the Gargano or Gioia del Colle areas, a precisely timed oven finish, and a chewy, substantial crust that reads of long fermentation. For dessert, the Focaccina dolce uses Senatore Cappelli wheat, pastry cream, red fruit jam and melted chocolate, offering a genuinely regional sweet finish. Seasonal rotations are common; expect fresh local vegetables, anchovies or citrus accents depending on harvest and catch. The kitchen favors certified producers and heritage grains such as Kamut and Senatore Cappelli, and these choices change the texture and flavor of each pizza. The beverage program is intentionally simple, aligned with pizza: local wines and easy-drinking bottles that complement D.O.P. cheese and tomato acidity. Service at Pizza Canneto Beach 2 is attentive and direct. The front-of-house team, recognized for Best Service, moves with purpose and local knowledge, recommending dishes, explaining grain choices, and adjusting pacing for families or long dinners. The open kitchen keeps the craft visible; guests can watch Giuseppe and his team shape dough, slide pizzas into the oven, and finish plates with fresh herbs. The room pairs modern materials with a comfortable layout, and a glass-front veranda lets diners enjoy sea air without sacrificing comfort. Acoustics remain casual; the space is lively on summer evenings and calm for midweek dinners. Practical tips: the restaurant is open for dinner Monday and Tuesday, closed Wednesday, and open Thursday to Sunday with variable hours. Walk-ins are possible but reservations are advised on summer weekends, particularly for veranda seating. Dress code is relaxed—smart casual is appropriate for dining on the promenade. For groups, call ahead to confirm availability; the kitchen maintains a steady rhythm but can’t always expand service at short notice. Pizza Canneto Beach 2 offers a coastal pizza experience that pairs craft technique with local provenance. Whether you arrive for a classic Margherita, the Kamut Tonno e cipolla, or the theatrical Pizza sorriso, expect carefully prepared dough, regional cheeses, and a service team that earned national recognition. Book a veranda table at Pizza Canneto Beach 2 to taste Puglia’s coastline on a plate and enjoy an authentic, modern take on Italian pizza.