Mumbai has a new place for pizzas, and here's all you need to know about it

In Mumbais everbuzzing food and drink scene there have been a lot of new bars and restaurants openining and Vincenzo Capuano is the latest global entrant to find a home in the city and it also happens to be the first in the countryVincenzo Capuano the thirdgeneration Neapolitan master pizzaiolo and World Champion of Contemporary Pizza 2022 who is also founder of global artisan pizza chain by the same name has opened his first outpost in India in Mumbais Lower ParelWho is Vincenzo CapuanoVincenzo Capuano was raised in his grandfathers pizzeria in the Scampia neighbourhood of Naples the third in an unbroken line of Neapolitan master pizzaiolos He learned the craft at fifteen schooled by his grandfather Vincenzo and father Luigi both revered figures in the citys pizza traditionTwo decades later that legacy has evolved into over 50 outlets worldwide and has also been ranked 12th in the 50 Top World Artisan Pizza Chains in 2024 and 13th in 2025The Vincenzo Capuano pizza outlet is now in India after expanding across Italy Germany the Netherlands Spain Kosovo Singapore and Hong KongUniqueness of the pizzasAt the heart of Vincenzo Capuano is its signature Cloud Pizza a 30hour Bigafermented dough made with Nuvola Super flour developed in direct collaboration with legendary Neapolitan flour millers Mulino Caputo hydrated to produce a crust that is airy leopardspotted and remarkably lightServed at every table with the iconic golden scissors designed to preserve the honeycomb structure of the cornicione that a traditional wheel would crushLaunching in IndiaOn the India launch Vincenzo Capuano founder shares India has one of the most curious foodforward dining communities in the world Mumbai was always where this had to begin We are not bringing a pizza to India we are bringing a culture a philosophy and a craft that took three generations and one World Championship to perfectFounding partners Himanshu Bakhda Ajay Kedia Manish Bhansali and Rohan G Pai bring together decades of experience across business hospitality and brand development in India bringing Vincenzo to the country for Indian diners for the pizzasIndia is in the middle of a third wave of pizza appreciation The first wave was fast food The second was casual Italian The third happening right now in Mumbai Delhi and Bengaluru is about craft sourdough fermentation artisanal toppings and the story behind the dough Vincenzo Capuano does not arrive in India as a trend He arrives as the man who defined the trend rdquo Rohan G Pai Founding Partner Vincenzo Capuano IndiaHeres everything that is on the menu with a Neapolitan touchThe menu has also been thoughtfully curated to honour the Indian palate without diluting the awardwinning standards1 The pizza menu brings together Neapolitan classics and contemporary favourites like Diavola alla Nonno Enzo topped with spicy salami Margherita con Bufala featuring creamy buffalo mozzarella Napolitudine for an authentic Naplesinspired experience and Tetti Illuminati for something slightly more elevated and indulgent2 Indiaexclusive pizzas include the Chicken Tikka Pizza Paneer Chimichurri Pizza Pesto Basilico Pizza and Tartufo Pizza bring local familiarity into the brands contemporary Neapolitan format without compromising the Cloud dough at the centre of the experience3 The Antipasti selection features comforting Italian small plates like Burrata Classica spicy Holy Wings rich Parmigiana di Melanzane and truffleloaded Patatine Fritte al Tartufo designed for sharing and easy indulgence4 The Pasta offerings range from comforting classics to indulgent flavours with dishes like Carbonara spicy Arrabiata Aurora Tartufo con Gamberi and the slowcooked Ragu di Agnello5 Jainfriendly options feature a specially developed No Root San Marzano tomato sauce ensuring the Cloud experience is fully inclusive for Mumbais significant Jain community6 The dessert selection includes signature favourites like the classic Tiramisu decadent Biscoff Cheesecake silky Creme Brulee and rich Mousse al CioccolatoCore ingredients like Caputo Nuvola flour San Marzano tomatoes and Italian extra virgin olive oil are imported directly from Naples Fresh proteins and dairy are sourced from handselected Indian vendors to ensure peak quality in the local climateThe beverage programmeA classic bar with an international cocktail menu local favourite draught beers on tap and a varied wine list spanning prosecco to house reds The programme is designed to complement the smoky fermented notes of the dough Italian bitters like Aperol Negroni variations and Limoncello feature prominentlyThe Mumbai outlet is a 110seat dinein space featuring an open kitchen live pizzamaking theatre and a full bar programme with Italian cocktails draught beers and a curated wine list It is situated at Lodha Signet on Senapati Bapat Marg in Lower Parel and will be open from 12 pm to 12 am daily with Rs 3000 for two people