NEApolitan Pizzeria & Birreria

NEApolitan Pizzeria & Birreria
By Cathy Villafana

Since its debut last November, NEApolitan Pizzeria & Birreria has managed to create a lasting impression by utilizing only the freshest and highest-quality ingredients. Located on Pacific Coast Highway in South Laguna Beach, this authentic Italian eatery’s delicious wood-fired pizzas, made from scratch, small plates and wide array of craft beers will certainly please your palate and whet your whistle.

At the heart of NEApolitan’s operation is the imported red-tiled oven created by third-generation designer, Stefano Ferraro. With its classic dome shape, the wood-burning oven heats up to a scorching 900 degrees, producing authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas that rival the best of Naples.

Thin in the center and thick at the crust – and best eaten with a fork and a knife – diners will enjoy the chewy and crispy textures unique to this pizza style. NEApolitan’s use of imported flour, master artisan-created cheeses, olive oil from Napa Valley and produce from local organic farms elevates its fresh and simple dishes to the next level.

Purists may opt for the Margherita Pizza, while others seeking something out of the ordinary might venture toward the Funghi (mushroom) topped with an egg or the New Haven with Little Neck clams.

NEApolitan isn’t just about the pizza. Other selections hailing from the wood-fired oven include the Veal Meatballs Al Forno and the Sicilian Jidori Wings that are generously coated with butter, breadcrumbs, Calabrian chile, rosemary and cheese. No sauce needed.

Organic lovers will swarm over the salads embedded with locally-grown greens, vegetables and herbs. Not-to-miss favorites are the flavor-packed Roasted Beet Salad and the Kale Salad.

Open seven days a week from noon to 10 p.m., NEApolitan has an extensive wine list plus an eclectic mix of craft beers chosen to enhance your experience. Monday through Friday, customers can enjoy a Margherita pizza and salad for a mere $10 from noon to 2 p.m., or eat for half price from 4 to 6 p.m. Dine in and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere with indoor and outdoor seating or grab take out for a quiet night at home.

NEApolitan Pizzeria & Birreria
949.499.4531
31542 S. Coast Highway,
Laguna Beach, California 92651
nealaguna.com