Il Mercato Pizzeria. Forno a Legna- Solo Legna. 
Handcrafted Oven in Biscotti di Sorrento 

Il Mercato is an artisan pizza restaurant born by our passion for good food and craving for true pizza “verace” from Naples. We wanted to create a place serving authentic Italian cuisine with a pinch of creativity in a homely atmosphere.

We use a Antique Wood Fired Stone Oven made from Biscotti di Sorenti / Import from Italy and handmade in Knokke on the spot by Real Napolitan Workers.  

Most of our products and ingredients come from Puglia, a region in southern Italy famous for it’s beautiful sceneries, but mostly with its excellent red wine and olive oil. We really wanted to bring our favourite south Italian products to Belgium. Fresh produce that just can’t be found anywhere else. Like our frisa (soft but crunchy bread served with cherry tomatoes and rucola salad), our selection of wines and coffee, tomatoes, olive oil and flour. All are imported especially for us, and all have been carefully selected for recipes to give you a true southern Italian experience !!! 

Neapolitan pizza is beloved worldwide for several reasons:
• Simplicity and Quality: The magic lies in using a few, high-quality ingredients like San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella di bufala, extra virgin olive oil, and basil. This combination creates an explosion of flavor.
• The Perfect Crust: The signature soft yet slightly charred crust is a result of slow-rising dough and the intense heat of a wood-fired oven. It's both crispy and chewy, with a delightful taste.
• Traditional Methods: Neapolitan pizza has been made the same way for centuries. These traditional methods and ingredients create an authentic flavor you can't find elsewhere.
• Fresh Ingredients and Quick Cooking: The pizza is made quickly in a very hot oven, preserving the freshness and flavor of the ingredients.
• A Culinary Experience: Eating Neapolitan pizza is more than just a meal; it's a sensory experience. The combination of flavors, the texture of the crust, and the atmosphere often associated with it make it unforgettable.
In essence, Neapolitan pizza is a perfect balance of taste, texture, and tradition. It's a celebration of Italian cuisine and a perennial favorite among pizza lovers globally.


Wood Fired Oven 

Antique Wood Fired Stone Oven , handbuild with Biscotti di Sorrento by Artisan Napolitan Craftmen 

Vegeratische Mozzarella 

,De echte Napolitaanse pizza is niet glutenvrij, Enkele van onze pizza’s zijn vegetarisch. Onze allergieapp staat steeds ter uw beschikking in onze IPad. De mozzarellakaas is uit 100 % koemelk gemaakt met een puur biologisch stremsel. Vegetarisch dus. 
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