Five Neapolitan Pizza Places to Try in Vilnius

Ugnė Vedeikaitė, 30.01.2026

Soft, airy dough, a thin base, and the signature leopard-spot charring from a wood-fired oven—Neapolitan pizza has become Lithuanians’ go-to.

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Over the past decade, Neapolitan pizza has become the defining pizza style in Lithuania. What began as a niche interest gradually moved into the mainstream, accelerated in part by the pandemic years, when home bakers began experimenting with dough fermentation, sourdough starters, and compact pizza ovens. Many of those experiments centered on Neapolitan technique, giving a deeper understanding of dough, heat, and ingredients. Today, “going for pizza” here most often means a soft, thin base, a high and airy crust, and characteristic leopard-spot charring from a wood-fired oven.

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