Authentic Neapolitan Pizza in New York
In 2012, renowned Neapolitan pizza chefs Roberto Caporuscio and his mentor, Antonio Starita – the third-generation owner of Naples’ famous pizzeria Starita a Materdei – teamed up to bring authentic Neapolitan pizza to Midtown Manhattan at Don Antonio.
Today, the restaurant is led by Roberto’s daughter, Giorgia Caporuscio, a World Champion pizzaiola who has earned international recognition.
In 2024, she was named Pizza Maker of the Year by 50 Top Pizza USA, solidifying her place as one of the most respected pizzaiolas in the industry. Giorgia now runs what many consider the “Mecca” of pizza.
Don Antonio features over 30 types of Neapolitan pizzas, all crafted with respect for tradition while celebrating the evolution of the dish. Giorgia has also introduced 7 varieties of pizza fritta (fried pizza), and the entire pizza menu is available GLUTEN-FREE.
Don Antonio is known for its attention to quality ingredients, using the finest Italian products. The experience is completed with a curated wine collection, featuring top-quality Italian wines, handpicked to pair perfectly with the menu.
Don Antonio has earned significant recognition, ranking #7 on 50 Top Pizza USA 2024 and #30 on 50 Top Pizza World 2024. The many other accolades include #1 Pizza in New York by New York Magazine, Best Pizza in New York State by Food Network Magazine, and one of the top 25 Best Pizza Places in the U.S. by Food & Wine Magazine.
It’s also been listed among The Most Authentic Pizzas Outside Italy by Mr. Porter and Barstool’s Pizza Review – the only U.S. restaurant to make the list!
And yes, Guy Fieri gave his stamp of approval on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives!
Giorgia Caporuscio
"Making pizza is my Yoga"
Born in 1990 in Terracina, Italy, Giorgia Caporuscio grew up in a family dedicated to the art of Neapolitan pizza-making, following in the legendary footsteps of her father. With a passion for pizza from a young age, Giorgia moved to Naples to undergo extensive training with some of the most renowned pizza masters in the world.
Among her many achievements, Giorgia made pizza history by becoming the youngest of only two women to ever win first place in the Classic Pizza Category at the 12th Annual International Pizza Competition in Naples, Italy. Her win was a testament to her belief that exceptional pizza artistry goes beyond skill, ingredients, and passion—it’s also in her DNA.
Giorgia has been featured in: Zagat’s 30 Under 30 (Atlanta, 2014), Fox5, AM New York, Repubblica.it, Pizza Today Magazine, IItaly.org, EaterNY, Today Show, Luciano Pignataro Blog, Mulino Caputo’s Una Pizza per l’Estate, Italy Magazine, Sole 24 Ore, NY Post, Forbes, Edible Manhattan, New York Times, Cosmopolitan, and was the May cover guest of PMQ Magazine.
In 2024, Giorgia was named Pizza Maker of the Year by 50 Top Pizza USA. She also received the Empower Women Award for inspiring female pizza makers worldwide, breaking barriers in a field where pizza-making was never culturally seen as women’s work.• Graduated from the Institute of Culinary Education in 2019 in Restaurant & Culinary Management
- Ambassador of “Women in Pizza”, movement that empowers women in the pizza industry
- Ooni-Portable Pizza Ovens-Brand Ambassador
- Olitalia Brand Ambassador
