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Antico Pizza Napoletana
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Restaurant information
Established 2009
Current owner(s) Giovanni Di Palma
Head chef Giovanni Di Palma
Food type Italian pizzeria
Street address 1093 Hemphill Ave NW
City Atlanta
State Georgia
Postal/ZIP code 30318
Country United States

Antico Pizza Napoletana is a famous pizzeria located in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2015, it was named one of the top pizzerias in the United States by TripAdvisor. People love its delicious Neapolitan pizza, which is a special kind of pizza from Naples, Italy.

The Story of Antico Pizza

Antico Pizza, Avalon, Alpharetta May 2017
Antico Pizza in Avalon, Alpharetta

Antico Pizza first opened its doors in 2009. It started as a small place where you could only pick up your pizza to go. This first location was on the Westside of Atlanta, near the Georgia Institute of Technology and Atlantic Station.

How Antico Pizza Grew

The pizza quickly became very popular. Because so many people loved it, Antico Pizza expanded. It grew from a take-out spot to a full-service restaurant. This meant customers could now sit down and enjoy their meals right there. Many students from Georgia Tech especially enjoy eating at Antico.

New Locations and Recognition

In 2016, Antico Pizza opened another restaurant. This new location was in Miami Beach, Florida. This helped even more people try their famous pizza.

In 2017, a big sports magazine called Sports Illustrated recognized Antico Pizza. They listed it as one of the "tastiest destinations" in Atlanta. This shows how well-known and loved the restaurant has become.

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