La Smorfia, Traditional pizzeria near Duomo, Salerno, Italy
La Smorfia is a pizzeria located near Salerno Cathedral, preparing pizzas with carefully selected ingredients from the Campania region using a wood-fired oven. The recipes follow authentic Neapolitan traditions and methods.
The restaurant occupies a section of the 17th-century Palazzo De Ruggiero, also known as Palazzo Giannattasio. It moved to its current location on Piazza Alfano I in 2017.
The restaurant takes its name from the traditional Neapolitan dream interpretation book, and its interior features artwork depicting magical numbers by artist Marina Del Giudice. These decorations create a distinctive visual identity tied to local Neapolitan customs.
The restaurant operates Tuesday through Sunday from 19:00 to 23:30 and is located on Piazza Alfano I. Reservations can be made by phone or email.
From the restaurant windows, diners can observe the entrance stairway of the ancient cathedral, which displays Arab-Norman architectural elements dating to around 1000. This view connects the dining experience directly with a significant historic landmark.
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