What Is 'Nduja? The Spicy Calabrian Pork Salume on Our Pizza in Amsterdam

Spicy pizza with basil at Mangia

'Nduja is on our menu at Mangia Pizza & Wine on the Vijzelgracht, on a pizza called Habemus Piccante. Here is what 'nduja is, where it comes from, and where to order it in Amsterdam.

What is 'nduja?

'Nduja is a spreadable, cured pork salume from Calabria, a region of southern Italy. Its heat comes from a large amount of Calabrian chilli pepper.

Spicy red spread in a white ramekin

Where does 'nduja come from?

Its traditional home is Spilinga, near Tropea, in the province of Vibo Valentia in Calabria.

A spoon lifting spicy red spread from a white ramekin

Our 'nduja pizza: Habemus Piccante

At Mangia Pizza & Wine, Vijzelgracht 33, the Habemus Piccante is made with:

  • tomato sauce
  • fiordilatte
  • spicy sausage
  • 'nduja
  • basil

On the menu, you can add gorgonzola as an extra.

Close-up of a spicy pizza with basil

More spicy pizza at Mangia

  • At Mangia, Amstelveenseweg 63 and 65, in Amsterdam Zuid, the Habemus Piccante is made with San Marzano tomato sauce, fiordilatte, spicy sausage and basil.
  • At REBELS by Antonio Cavoto, Marnixstraat 198 in the Jordaan, the Not a Pepperoni is made with San Marzano tomato sauce, fiordilatte cheese, spicy dry sausage and basil.

Where to find Mangia Pizza & Wine

Vijzelgracht 33, 1017 HN Amsterdam, in Amsterdam Centrum. About 7 minutes on foot from the Rijksmuseum, according to Google Maps.

Opening hours:

  • Sunday to Thursday: 12:00 to 22:30
  • Friday and Saturday: 12:00 to 23:00

Frequently asked questions

What is 'nduja?

A spreadable, cured pork salume from Calabria. Its heat comes from a large amount of Calabrian chilli pepper.

Where does 'nduja come from?

From Calabria, in southern Italy. Its traditional home is Spilinga, in the province of Vibo Valentia.

Is 'nduja vegetarian?

No. 'Nduja is made from pork.

Where can I eat 'nduja pizza in Amsterdam?

Order the Habemus Piccante at Mangia Pizza & Wine, Vijzelgracht 33, in Amsterdam Centrum.

I have an allergy or dietary requirement. What should I do?

Please ask our team before you order.

Book a table

Book a table at Mangia Pizza & Wine, Vijzelgracht 33, or call +31 20 845 8632, and order the Habemus Piccante.