In love with Italian wood-fired flavor? Taipei's five most popular handmade pizzas

By MOOK Scenic Spots Family, compiled and reported
 
In recent years, Italian wood-fired pizzas have become increasingly popular, and you can find them all over Taipei. A delicious wood-fired pizza depends on factors such as the water used in the dough, fermentation time, flour blend, and most importantly, mastering the right heat—every detail counts, with the quality of ingredients being the final touch. Here are five highly recommended pizza spots in Taipei.

 1. Jamie’s Italian
Jamie’s Italian is a restaurant opened in Taiwan by British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver. It is the brand’s third location in Asia after Singapore and Hong Kong, with its first Taiwan branch on the 3rd floor of Xinyi A11. The dining space is spacious, featuring an outdoor seating area. During dinner, the lights are dimmed and candles are lit, creating a cozy atmosphere. The menu emphasizes the natural flavors of ingredients, with a relaxed and casual dining style.

2. Solo Trattoria
Located on Yixian Road, Solo Trattoria is an Italian restaurant opened by Chef Wang Jiaping. Each dish showcases strong regional character and uniqueness. All ingredients are imported from Italy. Though the selection of pizzas is limited, the high-quality crusts are delicious even on their own. The interplay of salty, spicy, sour, and sweet flavors, along with the layering, is truly impressive.

3. PIZZERIA OGGI
PIZZERIA OGGI takes pizza-making very seriously. From the equipment used to the pH level of the water, fermentation time, and wood-fired oven temperature, everything adheres to strict standards. The restaurant uses pesticide-free vegetables and fruits, with a strong emphasis on ingredient freshness and attention to detail. Be sure to try both the Neapolitan and Roman crusts here to experience the difference between these two authentic styles.

4.Old Oven Hand-Stretched Italian Pizza
Old Oven Hand-Stretched Italian Pizza features an all-handsome team—both chefs and servers. Although the head chef came to the profession later in life, he takes pizza-making very seriously. The pizza crusts and bread are hand-stretched and made in-house. The open kitchen allows diners to get up close with the chefs. This hidden gem of a wine bar and pizzeria, tucked away on Ruian Street, is also a favorite spot of celebrity Linda Liu.