Parmigiana Amsterdam | Antipasto, Pizza & Pan Pizza

Parmigiana Amsterdam at Mangia Pizza

Looking for the best parmigiana Amsterdam has to offer? At Mangia Pizza, our parmigiana Amsterdam is one of the most beloved dishes on the entire menu — and for good reason. We prepare it the way it has always been made in Naples: slow-cooked San Marzano DOP tomato sauce, layers of tender aubergine, melted fiordilatte cheese, a generous grating of 24-month-aged Parmesan, and fresh basil. No shortcuts, no frozen aubergine, no jarred sauce. Just the real parmigiana di melanzane, done properly.

What makes our parmigiana Amsterdam truly unique is that we serve it in not one but three ways — as a rich antipasto starter, as a full wood-fired parmigiana pizza Amsterdam, and as a pan pizza (padellino). Whether you want a taste to start your meal or want to make parmigiana the centrepiece of your table, we have you covered. It is consistently one of our best sellers, and once you have tried it you will understand exactly why.

Three Ways to Enjoy Parmigiana Amsterdam at Mangia Pizza

What Goes Into Our Parmigiana Amsterdam

• San Marzano DOP tomato sauce — slow-cooked for hours until rich, deep and sweet
• Aubergine (melanzane) — tender, never greasy, layered with care
• Fiordilatte cheese — fresh, milky and perfectly melted
• 24-month aged Parmesan — generously applied for a savoury, nutty depth
• Fresh basil — added at the right moment to keep its fragrance
• Confit cherry tomatoes — on the pizza version, for a sweet finish

The Story of Parmigiana di Melanzane

Parmigiana di melanzane — often simply called "parmigiana" — is one of Italy's most iconic and beloved dishes, with roots stretching back centuries in southern Italy. Despite its name suggesting a link to Parma, food historians largely agree that the dish originates from the south — most likely Campania (Naples) or Sicily — where aubergines have been a staple ingredient for generations.

The traditional Neapolitan version, which is the one closest to our hearts at Mangia Pizza, calls for fried or baked layers of aubergine alternated with tomato sauce, cheese and basil — then baked until bubbling and golden. It is comfort food at its most profound: simple ingredients, slow cooking, and an extraordinary result. At Mangia Pizza Amsterdam, founded by Antonio Cavuto from Naples, we honour that tradition in every serving of our parmigiana Amsterdam.

Why Mangia Pizza for Parmigiana Amsterdam?

• Three versions, one kitchen: Antipasto, wood-fired pizza, or pan pizza — we are the only place in Amsterdam where you can enjoy parmigiana in all three forms, all made from the same slow-cooked sauce.
• San Marzano DOP tomatoes: The foundation of the dish. We use only certified San Marzano DOP tomatoes — the same ones used across our entire menu.
• 24-month Parmesan: Aged long enough to develop real depth and complexity. Not a sprinkle — a proper grating.
• Best seller status: Our padellino parmigiana is consistently one of the top-ordered dishes across all four locations. Guests order it, love it, and come back for it.
• Napoli-born expertise: Founded by Antonio Cavuto from Naples, Mangia Pizza is ranked #43 in The Best Pizza Awards — that commitment to quality runs through every dish we serve.

Pair Your Parmigiana Amsterdam

Start your meal with our parmigiana Amsterdam antipasto, then move on to a wood-fired Margherita DOC or our slow-braised lasagna bolognese. Round it off with a tiramisù and an espresso. For wine, a glass of Nero d'Avola or a young Aglianico from Campania pairs beautifully with the rich tomato and aubergine of the parmigiana.

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Order your parmigiana Amsterdam online for delivery in 20–30 minutes across Amsterdam Centrum, De Pijp, Zuid, Buitenveldert, Zuidas, RAI, WTC, Rivierenbuurt, Jordaan & Oud-West. All three parmigiana versions available. Delivery from €2 – free over €30.

About Mangia Pizza Amsterdam

Founded by Antonio Cavuto from Naples, Mangia Pizza is ranked #43 in The Best Pizza Awards. We use only DOP and IGP-certified Italian ingredients across our entire menu — from our wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas to our pasta, antipasti and desserts. Read Our Story →