Authentic Neapolitan Style Pizza – The Best in St. Pete!

Pizza Delivery or Eat at our Cafe

Voted Best Pizza by the Serious Foodie!

JBG Pizza specializes in the beloved Neapolitan style pizza. Our quick service pizzas and the toppings are designed to highlight the crust, sauce, cheese and all of our artisan ingredients. We are constantly coming up with new creations – and we change some ingredients every week depending on what’s fresh and in season.

Neapolitan Pizza 

JBG Pizza = Jolly Blonde Giant Pizza focuses on making the best Neapolitan style pizza with fresh artisan ingredients.

Neapolitan pizza is celebrated worldwide for its unique flavor, texture, and quality, which result from a combination of traditional techniques, high-quality ingredients, and cultural pride. Here are some reasons why Neapolitan pizza is so highly regarded:

1. Simple, High-Quality Ingredients

• Dough: Made with just four ingredients—flour, water, salt, and yeast—the dough is prepared with care and allowed to ferment, which gives it a complex, slightly tangy flavor.
• Tomatoes: San Marzano tomatoes, grown in the volcanic soil near Mount Vesuvius, are sweet, tangy, and low in acidity, making them ideal for the sauce.
• Cheese: Fresh mozzarella (made by our chef daily) melts beautifully and has a creamy, mild flavor.
• Basil: Adds a fresh, aromatic finish.
• Olive Oil: High-quality extra virgin olive oil enhances the flavor and richness.

2. Traditional Techniques

• Hand-Stretched Dough: The dough is stretched by hand, which creates an uneven, airy crust that contrasts beautifully with the thin center.
• No Overloading: Traditional Neapolitan pizzas have minimal toppings, allowing the ingredients to shine without overwhelming the dough.

3. Texture

• Neapolitan pizza has a soft and pliable crust that’s airy and slightly chewy, with a light crispiness on the edges. The center is tender and can be folded, giving it its signature texture.

4. Balance of Flavors

• The sweetness of the tomatoes, the creaminess of the cheese, the herbal notes of fresh basil, and the slight smokiness from the wood-fired oven create a harmonious and unforgettable flavor profile.

5. Cultural Heritage

• Neapolitan pizza is deeply rooted in Italian culture and tradition, particularly in Naples, where it originated. The craft is protected by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN), which ensures that pizzas labeled as “Neapolitan” adhere to strict guidelines.

6. Freshness

• The emphasis on fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients ensures that the pizza is always bursting with flavor.

Neapolitan pizza stands out for its simplicity, yet the mastery of its preparation and the quality of its ingredients make it an extraordinary culinary experience. It’s not just food—it’s an art form!