Pizzeria Taverna Naxos - Chianchitta

Wife and I spent a couple weeks driving from Rome down to Sicily. This was by far the best dining experience we had on our trip. We pulled into Naxos a little late, and just wanted a bite to eat before bed. We stumbled upon this place out of pure luck. It just sort of happened to be the first pizza place with the lights still on when we left our hotel. We stepped in and there was one other group that was just finishing up. We asked if they were still open and they greeted us with smiles and waved us to sit down. Ordered our pizza and watched them throw a couple logs into their brick oven and toss our dough. After they served us, they made a plate of pasta for themselves and ate at the next table over. I only know very basic Italian.. and the old man (who I assumed was the owner, with possibly his son in the kitchen? speaks very broken English. But we managed to make a little conversation while we ate. I left a few euros more than I probably should have on the table when we left. Mostly because I felt a little bad they spent wood on just us.. and the old man chased me out the door with a smile and an orange from his garden . The whole experience felt so genuine, friendly, authentic.. you don 't get that mom and pop shop experience often.

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: €10–20 Food: 3 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 3 Recommended dishes: Pizza Capricciosa

Friendly and welcoming staff.. fair prices... I felt at home.. we will return Price per person: €20–30 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4

Excellent home-made restaurant, good food and good hospitality too Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: €10–20 Food: 4 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Pasta Vongole

I ate pasta with salmon, very good. The restaurant has a family atmosphere. Prices are very cheap compared to other restaurants. I recommend Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: €10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5