Pizzería Antonio Pucci

🥴 Hungover. I Need Something Delicious.

World records are impressive. The pizza is the real reason to come back.

On a quiet pedestrian street in central Fuengirola, Pizzería Antonio Pucci feels almost understated. Then you discover who is behind the pizza. Antonio Pucci was born in Rome, trained as a pizzaiolo there and has spent decades perfecting his craft. Today, his small pizzeria is widely regarded as one of the better places in Fuengirola for proper Italian pizza. And yes, the man behind it has a few records to his name too.

Cuisine

Italian pizza, classic and gourmet combinations

Why go?

Because this is not simply a pizzeria with an Italian name on the front. Antonio Pucci is a trained Maestro Pizzaiolo, competition winner and Guinness World Record holder. His pizzas are built around a light, crisp dough and carefully selected ingredients, with everything from classic combinations to more elaborate gourmet options. The setting is small and relaxed, with a terrace on Calle Marbella, which makes the whole experience feel pleasantly removed from the busier parts of town.

What to order

Start with one of the classic pizzas if you want to appreciate the dough properly. Margherita is always a good test, while the menu also offers more adventurous combinations with ingredients such as buffalo mozzarella, truffle, smoked salmon, prawns and mortadella. And if you somehow still have room, the Nutella pizza is a very serious way to make a completely unnecessary but excellent decision.

Good to know

Antonio Pucci was born in Rome and trained at the A.P.I. Associazione Pizzerie Italiane in Rome with master pizzaiolo Angelo Iezzi in 1998. He became a registered Maestro Pizzaiolo in 2008. His career includes numerous competition wins and several world records. In 2011, Antonio and his team made a Guinness World Record pizza measuring 1,142 metres in Tomelloso. In Fuengirola, he later created a record-breaking Caprese salad, followed by a 146-metre Nutella pizza in 2016. So yes, there is a slightly ridiculous amount of pizza history behind this little restaurant.

Open

Currently listed with lunch and dinner service, generally around 12:00 to 16:00 and 19:00 to 00:00. Check current hours before visiting.

Location

📍 Fuengirola Centre

Calle Marbella, 16, 29640 Fuengirola

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Verdict

Small place. Big history. And, more importantly, very good pizza.