Neapolitan Pizza Classes in Downtown Dallas, TX

WANT TO LEARN TO MAKE PIZZA LIKE A PRO?

If you love pizza, nothing can beat learning to make your own pie. At Partenope Ristorante in Downtown Dallas, Texas, we teach you the art of crafting authentic Neapolitan pizza to help you take family pizza night up a notch. Discover the secrets of Neapolitan-style pizza making with our expert pizzaioli. Sign up for our Pizza Making Class. Partenope Ristorante is in Downtown Dallas located near Main Street Garden Park.

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presenting the pizza made in the class

making the dough

spreading pizza sauce on the dough

prepping the dough

What is included?

During a 60-minute lesson with a Partenope pizzaiolo, you’ll make and eat a delicious pizza. You’ll take home a recipe, plus dough for another pizza.

When are classes held?

Classes are held in two sessions on Saturdays at 11:30am and 2:00pm. Class begins promptly at the session start time! You must arrive on time to avoid missing class.

Do you sell gift cards?

We do not sell gift cards specifically for our classes and we are unable to apply any Partenope Gift Cards to class payment.

Anything else to know?

Please pull back/tie up long hair for the class; for your safety, please wear close-toed shoes. Handwashing and proper hygiene will be required.

READY TO BOOK A PIZZA MAKING CLASS?

Classes must be booked by purchasing tickets online at Resy. Search “Partenope” and scroll down to “Upcoming Events”. All ticket information is included on this booking page. Tickets are non-refundable. All tickets sales are final. Gluten-free dough is not available for our classes. Book a Pizza Class at our Dallas location.

$100 per Person
Plus Sales Tax

For tickets go to Resy and choose a Saturday with availability.

We can’t wait to see you at Partenope Ristorante!

What is Neapolitan Style Pizza?

Pizza Napoletana, or Neapolitan-style pizza, reflects the culture and identity of Naples, Italy. With its soft, elastic, and fragrant crust, it features a balanced ratio of sauce to cheese, fresh ingredients to enhance the flavor, and an irregular shape reflecting its hand-made nature.

To make Neapolitan pizza, strict guidelines must be followed by certified pizzerias that want to preserve its quality and authenticity. This method of making pizza is protected and promoted as a traditional specialty guaranteed (TSG) product by The Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (VPN).

Delicious Neapolitan pizza is all about the crust.

  • Only highly refined Italian flour can be used.
  • The dough must be kneaded and formed by hand.
  • The dough must be left to rise for at least six hours.
  • The dough must be stretched into a thin disc no more than 3mm thick.
  • The baking oven must be wood-fired to a temperature between 800ºF to 900ºF.
  • Baking time must not exceed 90 seconds.

 

A marriage of ingredients combined with the proper technique, Neapolitan pizza requires San Marzano tomatoes or Pomodorino del Piennolo del Vesuvio tomatoes that are grown on volcanic soil near Mount Vesuvius. The pizza is finished with fresh basil and extra-virgin olive oil.

Variations of Neapolitan Pizza

The most widely copied of all pizza types, basic Neapolitan pizza is known for being tender, light, and moist all at once, with no more than three ingredients topping the sauce. The two main variations include marinara and margherita.

Marinara is the older version and does not include cheese. It is topped with tomato sauce, garlic, oregano, and olive oil. Margherita pizza is a newer version that includes cheese. It is topped with tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, basil leaves, and olive oil.

Minor variations may introduce additional cheeses, pancetta or Italian sausage, and mushrooms.

Influence of Neapolitan Pizza

It is no secret that Neapolitan pizza has influenced pizza-making around the world. A direct descendant, New York pizza features a thin crust that is crisp on the edges and foldable in the middle. It usually has more cheese than sauce and can be topped with various additional ingredients. Chicago-style pizza has a deep-dish crust that is filled with cheese and covered with tomato sauce and toppings.

Neapolitan pizza is a symbol of Italian cuisine that involves skills, knowledge, creativity, and social values.

Contact Us Today to Book Your Neapolitan Pizza Class at Partenope Ristorante

To discover the secrets of Neapolitan-style pizza making, schedule a class with our expert pizzaioli at Partenope Ristorante. Students are taught Neapolitan techniques in small classes, with a maximum of eight guests per session. At the end of each class, participants can eat their yummy creations. Each student will take home dough they prepped in class and a recipe, along with tips, tricks, and special techniques.

Contact us today for more information or to schedule your class.

 

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Kris Liu
January 8, 2025
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Every dishes is impressive and tasty. Love the Calabreese pizza! Tiramisu is also good. Recommend
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Denise C
January 8, 2025
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This was our second visit. After reading an article about this restaurant being number 12 best out of 50 United States for their Pizza and having gnocchi on their menu, we had to try it. On our first visit last October 2024, we had a spectacular meal and know why they got such a high rating. This visit fell short. The gnocchi on the first visit was with a red sauce. This visit they had changed to a white sauce with large pieces of rapini. Not the traditional preparation that we love, but it was still tasty. Our server seemed to be distracted the whole time he was waiting on us. Rushing off each time he stopped by the table and instead of looking at us, he was often looking around the restaurant. We knew one of the pizzas, Napoli Centrale, that we definitely wanted. But we were asking for recommendations for the next pizza, between Calabrese and Tridente. We pick Tridente. At some point he came back and said he didn't think it was enough food for three adults and three children so we ordered the Calabrese. When the pizzas came, the one we definitely wanted wasn't included. This prompted the manager to come over to see what was going on. We ended up getting an extra pizza on the house because of the confusion. This experience left us disappointed. It's a 45-minute drive to get to this restaurant. While the food is delicious, I'm not sure that will rush back anytime soon.
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June Ruda
December 28, 2024
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If your in Dallas and like gooey perfect Neopolotin crust STOP! I have no pictures. A must!
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Supreeth Srinivasa
December 22, 2024
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It’s very easy to see how Partenope is one the best pizza places in the world! The Calabrese pizza was fantastic!
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John Sweeney
December 7, 2024
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Our go-to in Dallas. Ideal downtown location. Very very popular. Reserve before 8 PM. Good wine selection pizza oven crew gregarious. Servers exceptionally personable. Get the breuschetta for sure. Pasta sauce needs a little something — this Dallas!
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Bobby Gerber
December 7, 2024
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This evening was exceptional! The food is amazing. Theo, our sever, was great from the first moment, and never missed a beat throughout the meal. GM Kevin could not have been more generous with his time and energy, ensuring we had a great experience. I highly recommend this restaurant for everyone who wants a great experience. Make sure to make reservations, they are always busy.
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Brad Stutzman
December 3, 2024
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The perfect business lunch spot in Downtown Dallas. Great food, service and they are quick!
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Christopher Bird
December 2, 2024
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I signed up for the pizza class. It was wonderful. The instructions were spot on and the end result delicious.

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