Pizza Italy
Napoli-style pizza with imported Italian ingredients at Plaza del Lago.
Why Go
Pizza Italy at Plaza del Lago in Simpson Bay makes a specific claim that sets it apart from the island's other pizzerias: authentic Napoli-style preparation with ingredients imported directly from Italy. This is not Italian-inspired or Italian-adjacent — this is pizza made in the tradition of Naples, where pizza was born, using the flour, tomatoes, and mozzarella that Neapolitan pizza demands.
The Experience
Plaza del Lago on Welfare Road in Simpson Bay provides a polished setting for what is essentially an Italian imports story told through pizza. The Napoli-style commitment means specific things: high-hydration dough that produces a soft, slightly charred crust with the characteristic leopard-spotting, San Marzano-style tomatoes for the sauce, and fior di latte or bufala mozzarella. The pasta menu accompanies the pizza program with the same ingredient-quality philosophy. At $$ pricing, Pizza Italy occupies a sweet spot between casual takeout pizza and the more expensive Italian restaurants in the corridor. Lunch service runs Monday through Friday (12–10:30 PM) while weekends are dinner-only (5–10:30 PM), giving the kitchen a slightly different rhythm across the week. The Plaza del Lago location near Simpson Bay Medical Clinic and wedding services means it serves both neighborhood regulars and visitors exploring the Simpson Bay commercial strip.
What to Try
A classic Margherita is the mandatory first order at any Napoli-style pizzeria — it reveals everything about the dough, tomato, and mozzarella quality. If they offer a pizza Diavola or Quattro Formaggi, those show range. The pasta menu benefits from the same imported ingredients.
Insider Tip
Plaza del Lago is on Welfare Road in the Simpson Bay section — different from the Maho pizza options. The weekday lunch service (starting at noon) is a good time for a calmer pizza experience. Weekend hours start later (5 PM), so plan accordingly. If you are a pizza purist, ask about the dough process — Napoli-style requires specific fermentation times.
The Practical Stuff
Location: Plaza del Lago, Simpson Bay, Dutch side. Price range: $$. Hours: Mon–Fri 12 PM – 10:30 PM, Sat–Sun 5 PM – 10:30 PM. Payment: US dollars, cards accepted.
Pair It With
- Jai's Contemporary Fusion Cuisine Guide — Two different cuisines in the same Plaza del Lago — Italian one night, fusion the next
- Simpson Bay Medical Clinic — Practical medical services nearby in the same plaza area