World No. 12 pizza chain Vincenzo Capuano opens in Singapore, serves award-winning pizza dish

How much pizza is too much? Well, from the looks of it, it seems pizza mania in Singapore hasn’t quite reached saturation point yet, as we welcome yet another hyped new opening: Vincenzo Capuano.

Snuggled in Robertson Quay, Vicenzo Capuano Singapore is the first Asia outpost of the pizza chain, which originally hails from the home of pizza, Naples, Italy.

While this is the brand’s maiden foray into our region, it already has locations all over Italy, in various parts of Europe, and even in Dubai.

For those who don’t know much about the newest pizza brand in Singapore, Vincenzo Capuano is a big name which was ranked No. 12 in the 2024 rankings of 50 Top World Artisan Pizza Chains.

Besides that, chef Vincenzo Capuano, the third-generation pizzaiolo behind the brand, is also a world-renowned figure in the pizza realm.

His achievements include clinching the title of world champion for contemporary pizza in the 2022 edition of the Caputo Trophy, the biggest pizza competition in Italy. The social-media savvy chef also boasts over 800,000 followers on Instagram.

Vincenzo Capuano’s pizzas

Needless to say, the spotlight is on the pizzas at Vincenzo Capuano Singapore, just like at every other outlet in the world.

If you’ve been keeping up with the deluge of pizza openings all around Singapore, you should be familiar with the style of airy, high-hydration Neapolitan pizza dough served here.

The team at Vincenzo Capuao Singapore is so confident in its pizza dough that they even give customers their own pairs of scissors to check on the structural integrity when it hits the table.

When the shears cut through, what you should be greeted with is a weave of beautiful air bubbles — and a crust that is delectably airy, pillowy and chewy.

Not sure where to get started when there? If it’s your first visit, the obvious choice off its menu is Vincenzo Capuano’s signature provola e pepe (S$28), the pizza that won him the world championship.

Made with an ensemble of smoked provola, hand-crushed tomatoes, pepper, roasted seasonal tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), and basil, it’s close to a classic margherita despite the slightly different ingredients.

The tomatoes are fresh and juicy and the sauce is robust and comforting, while the olive oil and fresh basil come together to add a nice kiss of fragrance.

Combined with the fluffy and lightly smoky dough, it hits the spot just right.

However, if you’re on the hunt for something less conventional, the tetti illuminati (S$28) is another great choice on Vincenzo Capuano’s menu.

Compared to the more classic signature, this one is a hearty and earthy creation that indulges customers with a fior di latte base, mortadella, pistachio, cream, EVOO, basil, and pecorino romano flakes.

The slices of mortadella are luscious and moreishly umami while the pistachio and basil contrast against that with a delectable burst of earthiness — this was probably our favourite of the two.

The supporting cast on Vincenzo Capuano’s menu

While the world-famous pizza inadvertently overshadows the rest of the items on Vincenzo Capuano’s menu, there are still some solid picks to pair with the protagonists.

For one, the burrata classica (S$26) nails everything you’d expect out of a good plate of burrata.

As always, the clean and creamy cheese takes centrestage, but Vincenzo Capuano really elevates it with some sumptuously piquant balsamic vinegar and rich olive oil caviar.

Besides pizza, Vincenzo Capuano also includes a slew of pasta dishes on its menu and out of them all, the guanciale di manzo (S$30) was probably the highlight.

The reason is simple: That 12-hours slow-cooked wagyu beef cheek ragu is absolutely delicious. 

It’s rich and laden with flavour but also has red wine acidity to balance it out and clings oh-so-snuggly into the crevices of the home-made fusilli pasta.

If you’re looking for the next big pizza obsession in Singapore, you’d better get your seats booked ASAP! 

Vincenzo Capuano Singapore opens this weekend, on May 17 — don’t say we didn’t give you a heads up.

This was an invited tasting.

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