Pizza d'aMare
Three evenings of pizza, music, and the sea at Marina di Meta
About Pizza d'aMare
A pizza festival overlooking the gulf
Pizza d'aMare is the premier food and wine event that, every year between late May and the start of summer, brings the Marina di Meta to life in the town of Meta (Metropolitan City of Naples, Campania). For three consecutive evenings, the small port of the Sorrento Peninsula fills with ovens, tasting stalls, and stages. Local historic pizzerias and restaurants line up along Via Alfonso Caruso, allowing the public to stroll between stands with the sea just a few meters away.
The event is organized by the Pro Loco Terra delle Sirene in collaboration with the Municipality of Meta, with support from the Metropolitan City of Naples. Launched in 2022 with just eight pizzerias and two nights, it has grown rapidly; today, it involves seventeen local establishments and attracts thousands of visitors from across the province of Naples and the nearby Amalfi Coast.
How the tasting works
The formula is simple and beloved: purchase a tasting ticket to gain access to the participating pizzerias. Each pizzeria serves its own signature margherita and at least one special pizza, turning the experience into a journey through the various schools of Campanian pizza: the tall, fluffy crust of the Neapolitan tradition, lighter contemporary versions, and the historic pizza-by-the-meter of the Sorrento Peninsula.
- Classic and gourmet pizzas prepared on the spot
- A dedicated gluten-free corner, including desserts
- Artisanal sweets and local coastal products
- Stands serving beer, soft drinks, and Campanian wines
Music, entertainment, and fireworks
Pizza d'aMare is about more than just food. The evenings are accompanied by live music and DJ sets, featuring folk groups and traditional singers who bring the sounds of Southern Italy to the waterfront. In recent years, the event has featured live radio broadcasts from Radio Ibiza, which transmits from the marina throughout the festival. The grand finale is a fireworks show on the final night, illuminating the sky and the water in front of the beach.
Pizza Junior: the children's workshop
One of the most successful features is Pizza Junior, a free workshop reserved for children aged 6 to 11. Guided by professionals from a local cooking school, the young participants discover ingredients, knead dough, add toppings, oversee the baking, and finally taste their own creations. Participants receive a kit including a t-shirt, apron, and pizza chef hat. Spots are limited, and booking via the Pro Loco website is mandatory.
Meta, the Sorrento Peninsula, and its marina
Meta is one of the smallest towns on the Sorrento Peninsula, nestled between Piano di Sorrento and Vico Equense, yet it boasts an ancient maritime tradition: this is where the sailing ships that once crossed the Mediterranean were built, and its marina remains one of the most picturesque spots on the gulf. The Alimuri beach, the seaside resorts, and the waterfront promenade provide a natural backdrop for the event, which effectively kicks off the coastal tourist season.
The event holds significant value for the area: it promotes pizza produced on the Peninsula, supports local pizza makers and restaurateurs, and draws visitors during the period leading up to the peak of summer. It is no coincidence that Pizza d'aMare has established itself as one of the most popular pizza festivals in Campania, a region where pizza is not just a dish, but a piece of collective identity recognized by UNESCO.
The atmosphere
Visitors arriving at the Marina di Meta during these evenings will find a contemporary take on a traditional village festival: families with children, groups of friends, tourists already staying on the coast, the scent of wood-fired ovens, and music drifting toward the beach. You can eat standing up or seated at tables set up on the pier, chat with the pizza makers, watch the sunset, and wait for the fireworks. It is the most direct way to understand why, in Campania, pizza is a serious business and a celebration all at once.
Pizza d'aMare — edition 2026
Pizza d'aMare 2026, the fifth edition
From May 19 to 21, 2026, the Marina di Meta hosted the fifth edition of Pizza d'aMare, organized by the Pro Loco Terra delle Sirene and the Municipality of Meta with support from the Metropolitan City of Naples. Seventeen local establishments, including historic pizzerias and restaurants, set up their stations along the port, offering margheritas, gourmet pizzas, and house specialties.
The special guest of the edition was Errico Porzio, one of the most popular pizza makers on the contemporary scene, who brought his interpretation of authentic Neapolitan pizza to Meta. There was also a gluten-free corner, managed by Artigiani Scotto, featuring gluten-free pizzas and desserts.
Music and entertainment
The first two evenings were accompanied by the Compagnia Paganese with the show Canti del Sud Italia (Songs of Southern Italy), while on Thursday, May 21, the Spettacolo Folk Transumante (Transhumant Folk Show) by Donne Folk – Mulieres Garganiche, led by Valentina Latiano, took the stage. For all three nights, Radio Ibiza broadcast live from the marina with their DJ sets. The event concluded on Thursday, May 21 at 11:30 PM with a fireworks display offered by the CTM consortium, which illuminated the sky and the sea of Meta.
Programme Pizza d'aMare 2026
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
- Opening of the pizzeria stations on the Marina di Meta waterfront
- Special guest Errico Porzio with authentic Neapolitan pizza
- Concert by the Compagnia Paganese — Canti del Sud Italia
- DJ set and live radio broadcast by Radio Ibiza
- Pizza Junior workshop for children aged 6 to 11 (afternoon and evening shifts, by reservation)
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
- Tastings with the seventeen participating pizzerias and restaurants
- Gluten-free corner by Artigiani Scotto
- Second evening of the Compagnia Paganese with Canti del Sud Italia
- Radio Ibiza DJ set live from the marina
- New shifts for the Pizza Junior workshop
Thursday, May 21, 2026
- Final evening of tastings
- Spettacolo Folk Transumante by Donne Folk – Mulieres Garganiche, with Valentina Latiano
- Closing DJ set by Radio Ibiza
- 11:30 PM: Grand fireworks display over the sea offered by the CTM consortium
Pizzerias and restaurants of the edition
Among the seventeen participants: Pizzeria Tico Tico, Lieve Pizzeria, Pizza Express, Pizzeria Zio Sam, Il Ruttino, Ristorante Ninuccio, Ind o' Stritt, Pizza a Metro – L'Università della Pizza, Artigiani Scotto (gluten-free corner), and other establishments from the Sorrento Peninsula.
Highlights Pizza d'aMare 2026
- Special guest Errico Porzio, one of Italy's most followed pizza makers, with authentic Neapolitan pizza
- Seventeen pizzerias and restaurants from the Sorrento Peninsula gathered on the waterfront
- Gluten-free corner with gluten-free pizzas and desserts by Artigiani Scotto
- Pizza Junior: free workshop for children aged 6 to 11, with a kit including a t-shirt, apron, and hat
- Songs of Southern Italy with the Compagnia Paganese and the Transhumant Folk Show by Donne Folk – Mulieres Garganiche
- Radio Ibiza live from the marina with DJ sets for all three evenings
- Fireworks display finale on May 21 at 11:30 PM
Prices Pizza d'aMare 2026
Practical information — Pizza d'aMare
Location
Marina di Meta, Via Alfonso Caruso, 80062 Meta (NA), Campania. The event area spans the port and the waterfront.
How to get there
- By train: Circumvesuviana line (Naples–Sorrento), Meta stop. From the station, it is a 15-minute walk down to the marina; in recent editions, a shuttle service has been provided in the evening for a symbolic cost of 1 euro per ride.
- By car: A3 Naples–Salerno motorway, exit at Castellammare di Stabia, then follow the SS145 Sorrentina. Parking in the marina area is limited: it is recommended to leave your car in the town center and walk down.
- By plane: Naples Capodichino Airport, approximately 50 km away, connected by direct buses to Sorrento.
Tickets
Access to the area is free, while tastings require a ticket (approximate cost 15 euros), which entitles you to samples at the participating pizzerias. The Pizza Junior workshop for children aged 6 to 11 is free, with mandatory booking on the Pro Loco website.
Tips
- The evenings come alive from sunset onwards: arriving early helps avoid queues at the most popular ovens.
- Bring a light jacket: in May, the evening sea breeze can be cool.
- For the final night, it is worth staying late for the fireworks display.
- For accommodation, the options in Meta, Piano di Sorrento, and Sorrento are extensive, but it is best to book in advance during high season.
Contacts
Pro Loco Terra delle Sirene, Via Flavio Gioia 1, Meta (NA) — phone +39 081 5322707 — [email protected] — www.prolocometa.com
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Where does it take place — Pizza d'aMare
Marina di Meta
Via Alfonso Caruso, Marina di Meta, 80062 Meta