Where to find the best pizza in Hong Kong, from classic Neapolitan to octopus pie to free-flow pizza and drinks
- February 9 is known as World Pizza Day, and we think it is a time to celebrate some of the best pies that Hong Kong has to offer. Here are some of our top picks
- One place offers a real Neapolitan experience, a family-run pizza joint serves plant-based pies and one spot has a pizza inspired by a Japanese street food
Gavino Pilo carefully manoeuvres a pizza around a blistering brick oven, its gold-tiled dome glowing like a temple. It is an apt metaphor, considering the Italian treats pizza making like a religion.
After 90 seconds in 400 degrees Celsius (750 degrees Fahrenheit) heat, the Margherita – a classic Neapolitan pizza made with tomatoes, mozzarella and fresh basil, its crust charred to perfection – is done.
It is simple, honest, delicious food – and a true taste of Italy. And delivering that to Hong Kong diners has always been Pilo’s plan.
“After each bite I want people to say ‘Wow! This is the real deal’,” says Pilo. He wants to be the best at everything – it is a Neapolitan trait, he says.
“I’m from Naples and we are very competitive,” he laughs. “I never lose football or a pizza-making competition.”