Cakes And Ale: Napoli Pizzeria & Italian Food in Vallejo

Slice of Pesto Fresco Pizza at Napoli in Vallejo.

Napoli has been around for 50 years, and is a prime example of Old School in a good way. Vallejoans have every right to brag about Napoli, as their Napoli Pizza is right up there with the best thin crust NY Style Pizza you can find in North Beach. The Italian sausage is much better quality than what you usually find, and there’s a number of options in terms of toppings—you can get a meat-oriented pie, or you can go vegetarian. We recently ordered a Pesto Fresco pizza, and it was fabulous.

However, Napoli has good game with more than just Pizza. We recently tried their Italian Wedge Salad—a wedge of Iceberg Lettuce, generously covered with home made Roquefort dressing, blue cheese and bacon crumbles, with diced tomatoes. We’re talking generous portions here, and great counterpoint between the fresh lettuce and salty cheese and bacon. We also quite enjoyed the Gina’s House Salad: carrots, beets, kidney beans, onion and salami over lettuce, thoroughly enjoyable with either Italian or Ranch dressing.

And don’t count out Napoli’s pasta dishes. We recently tried their Beef Ravioli, covered in a tangy tomato sauce—the pasta pillows with perfect texture, filled with homemade beef sauce. And there’s also Napoli’s In-house prepared Lasagna, traditional style casserole with layers of noodle, beef, and three cheeses.

Last time we were there we noticed that Napoli’s also has some Vallejo-made beers on tap, from both Mare Island Brewing Co. and Napa Smith. It’s the perfect place for a big family meal, or with your friends to watch sports.