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The 10 best pizzerias in Basel

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Yeast dough, tomato passata and cheese: Simplicity is the key to a culinary delight. Which is not to say that this list of the best pizzerias in Basel is modest. See for yourself and explore the places with the best Italian classics.

Da Gianni serves authentic Italian cuisine in a stylish ambience in the historic Nordbahnhof railway station. With a focus on homemade pasta, fresh ingredients and warm service, the restaurant offers a real slice of Italy in Basel. Ideal for enjoyable hours.

Mülhauserstrasse 123, 4056 Basel, Switzerland

Lora is more than just a railway station buffet. Here you can get pizza Napoletana with long dough as well as other Mediterranean dishes, salads and more. There are also creative cocktails and selected non-alcoholic drinks. So it's not just worth a visit for travellers passing through!

Centralbahnstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

Neapolitan pizza, from the incredibly hot wood-fired oven and with a crust as airy as a summer breeze. Many of the ingredients come from families in and around Naples. The interior is modern and the look is hip - the whole of Basel goes here for the perfect pizza experience.

Theaterstrasse 10, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

They love Naples, the Italian restaurateurs at Artigiano in Basel. That's why they bake their Neapolitan pizza fresh in a stone oven according to a secret family recipe. Authentic, light and full of flavour, served in a lively atmosphere in the city centre.

Birsig-Parkplatz 26, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

Handmade and homemade Neapolitan pizza and authentic pasta dishes take centre stage here - and of course aperitivo lovers will also get their money's worth at this Italian gem. The ambience is hip and modern, and the service is extremely friendly.

Hochbergerstrasse 70, 4057 Basel, Switzerland

The Pizzeria Margherita restaurant has been making the hearts of lovers of Italian cuisine beat faster for ten years: here you can not only enjoy first-class antipasti or pasta, but above all an outstanding wood-fired pizza - accompanied, of course, by Italian wines.

Steinenvorstadt 60, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

Diners at La Perla are served Neapolitan-style pizza - with long dough, an airy crust and the best mozzarella. The restaurant looks simple, but the quality is no coincidence. There is also a surprisingly well-stocked wine list with a focus on Belpaese.

Hammerstrasse 106, 4057 Basel, Switzerland

Ramazzotti is a busy, cheerful place - almost like a trattoria in an Italian piazza. The pizza comes out of the stone oven, the base is crispy and the toppings are always fresh. A well-stocked selection of wines rounds off the positive overall picture perfectly.

Hutgasse 6, 4001 Basel, Switzerland

As the name suggests, The Kitchen does not serve pizza, but its close relative Pinsa Romana. This focaccia, thickly topped with fresh ingredients, is elongated and its dough is slightly thicker, making it crispy on the outside and nice and soft on the inside.

Mülhauserstrasse 62, 4056 Basel, Switzerland

Vito offers a wide variety of pizzas, with meat, vegetarian or vegan options. Depending on how hungry you are, you can choose a large or small slice. This is warmed up and refined with additional toppings as desired. Totally uncomplicated and still delicious!

Güterstrasse 138, 4053 Basel, Switzerland