Naples 15
Naples 15 is an Italian restaurant in downtown Madison known for its wood-fired Neapolitan pizza. The chef and owner, Salvatore Di Scala, opened it in July 2012[1].
History
Naples 15 opened in July 2012 at 15 N. Butler St., in Butler Plaza, the space where Cafe Porta Alba had begun in 2006[2]; before that it had been Sal's Pizzeria, and after Porta Alba the short-lived Old Market Bistro[3][4]. It was certified by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, with a wood-fired oven labeled "Napoli" and San Marzano tomatoes; the Margherita DOC was $15.95. The first reviews praised the puffy crust and faulted the service[5][2].
Di Scala came to Madison in 1984 to train as a boxer. During the COVID-19 pandemic Naples 15 did carryout and limited dining, cooked meals for the Ronald McDonald House, and offered "pizza sospeso", a pizza paid for in advance for someone who needs one[1].
Pizza
- The pizzas bake in a custom wood-fired oven at 1,000°F for 85 to 95 seconds[1].
- They are named for songs: the "O Sole Mio" is a margherita, and "The Good Life" was Tony Bennett's favorite[1].
Locations
- 15 N. Butler St. (July 2012 to present)[2].
See also
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Thompson, H. (2021, May 23). "Chef Salvatore Di Scala celebrates with pizza and pasta at Naples 15." madison.com.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Kalk Derby, S. (2012, November 15). "Review: Italian kitchen Naples 15 holds promise." madison.com.
- ↑ Kalk Derby, S. (2005, December 15). "Sal's Pizzeria helps a family tradition grow." madison.com.
- ↑ Troller, S. (2009, June 4). "Kipp's owner opens new bistro." The Capital Times. p. 7. Newspapers.com image 522555744.
- ↑ Bedford, S. (2012, September 13). "A knockout, authentic Neapolitan pizza." The Capital Times. p. 9. Newspapers.com image 522561570.
