Don Antonio

About the Business

Specialties

Located in the heart of Hell's Kitchen and Theatre District, Don Antonio is where pizza fans can find the best Neapolitan pizza in Midtown Manhattan. Open every day with a wood-fired oven imported from Italy, Don Antonio also offers a wide selection of craft Italian beers and a full bar with seasonal cocktails. Our highlights include a selection of pizze fritte (lightly fried pizza) such as the "Montanara", fried appetizers, and gluten-free pizza! Our daily menu is overseen by Giorgia Caporuscio, one of the few - if not the only - young female pizzaiola in the United States. Giorgia, as a daughter of art, is the recipient of countless awards and critical acclaim for their pizza-making skills.

History

Established in 2012.

In 2012, Neapolitan pizza chefs, Roberto Caporuscio and his maestro, Antonio Starita, the acclaimed third generation owner of one Naples' oldest pizzerias, Starita a Materdei, joined forces to bring authentic Neapolitan pizza to Midtown Manhattan at Don Antonio. Today, 8 years later, Roberto's daughter, the record breaking World Champion, revered teacher, and renowned Pizzaiola, Giorgia Caporuscio, has taken the reigns and is running the restaurant that many people consider "La Mecca" of pizza. Don Antonio offers over 45 types of Neapolitan pizzas, all original creations that always respect the Neapolitan tradition and celebrate the evolution of Neapolitan pizza. In her unique offering, Master Pizzaiola Giorgia Caporuscio also added 7 different types of fried pizza, and the whole pizza menu can be made Gluten-Free. Guy Fieri approved in his Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives!

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

Giorgia C.

Business Owner

In 1990 in Terracina, Italy, Giorgia Caporuscio was born into a Neapolitan pizza-making family, following in the legendary footsteps of her father. Primed for pizza greatness, Giorgia moved to Naples where she entered into a lengthy and comprehensive training internship with some of the best and renowned Pizza-Makers. Among her many accolades, Giorgia made pizza history when she was awarded first place in the "Classic Pizza Category" at the 12th Annual International Pizza Competition in Naples, Italy-- the youngest of only two women to ever win first place in this category. Giorgia Caporuscio has proven that exceptional pizza artistry is not only in the skill, ingredients and passion; it's also in the DNA.Graduated from the Institute of Culinary Education in 2019 in Restaurant & Culinary ManagementAmbassador of "Women in Pizza", a movement that empowers women in the pizza industry.