La Piedigrotta 2.0 In Praia a mare

05/05/2026: We chose this pizzeria based on its strong reviews on Google Maps, which was our main criterion. According to the listed hours, it should have been open from 5:00 PM, so my wife and I arrived at 5:15. However, it was clear the place wasn’t quite ready yet, only dim evening lighting and no real sign of being open. When we approached a staff member to ask in English, he replied, “I don’t speak English,” in English which was both confusing and came across as rather unfriendly. That first impression was disappointing, especially combined with the mismatch in opening hours. Fortunately, another staff member helped us place the order, and later we had the chance to meet the owner. He was incredibly kind and welcoming, we spoke first in English and then even switched to German. His attitude completely changed our experience. The pizza itself was genuinely delicious, but this visit really highlighted how important communication is in the service industry. We were close to leaving a low rating despite the food, but the owner truly turned things around. Thanks to him, we can now confidently say this is a great place with excellent pizza. A small suggestion: aligning opening hours and investing in staff communication could make a big difference, as online ratings strongly influence whether new customers decide to visit. Overall, a very tasty experience with a valuable lesson in hospitality.

16/03/2026: Really delicious pizza! We had to wait a bit because there were a lot of takeout pizzas, but it was worth it. Quality ingredients and well-cooked pizza. Recommended!