Pizzeria "Pulcinella", Italian pizzeria in Ferrara, Italy.
Pulcinella is a pizzeria in Ferrara that specializes in Neapolitan pizza prepared in a wood-fired oven using traditional methods and simple ingredients. The space combines indoor seating with outdoor dining under a bioclimatic pergola, creating flexible options for different seasons and weather conditions.
Founder Antonio Lettieri arrived from Naples in 1959 and brought authentic Neapolitan pizza culture to Ferrara. This establishment became one of the early places in the city where residents could experience genuine pizza prepared using Naples-based techniques.
The name Pulcinella references a classic figure from Neapolitan folk comedy, deeply rooted in that region's traditions. The menu blends Neapolitan and Ferrarese cooking styles, incorporating local ingredients like violet potatoes and smoked provola into dishes that reflect both culinary worlds.
The restaurant sits near Castello Estense on Via Giovanni Accorsi and is easy to find in the city center. The covered outdoor pergola with heating makes it comfortable to dine outside even when the weather turns colder or rainier.
The restaurant recently installed a new bioclimatic pergola with pellet stove heating, allowing comfortable outdoor dining throughout the year. This addition shows how the traditional concept has been adapted with modern comforts to serve visitors in any season.
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