The Definitive Guide to Living in the Capital , Cairo , Egypt

Image via Jimmy’s Pizzeria 

National Pizza Party Day is celebrated in the United States on the third Friday of May each year. It’s a day to gather with friends and family to enjoy delicious pizza, whether it’s homemade or ordered from a local pizzeria. While pizza is a beloved food across the globe, Cairo has also become a hub for great pizzerias in recent years. The city has seen a rise in the number of pizza places, offering a variety of toppings and styles to cater to different tastes. From traditional Neapolitan-style pizzas to innovative toppings like pastrami and Roumi cheese, Cairo’s pizza scene has something for everyone. So, here are seven places you can check out this Friday to celebrate!

 

1. Maison Thomas

An old-timer in the pizza scene, Thomas was once everyone’s go-to pizza place after a night out because of its 24-hour availability. With locations all over the city, they offer traditional Roma-style pizzas with fresh ingredients, including vegetarian and vegan options.

 

2. Pizza Hut

With several locations across Egypt, Pizza Hut offers a variety of American pan pizzas with traditional toppings and stuffed crust options. The nostalgic element that Pizza Hut has on all of us is unmatched, so check out their menu for some old-time options like Meat Lovers and Cheese Lovers. 

 

3. 900 Degrees

 

This pizzeria offers wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas with high-quality ingredients, as well as salads, appetisers, and desserts. You can head over to their branch in Galleria 40, Sheikh Zayed or Downtown Mall in New Cairo. They have other locations too, but these two are the most popular ones. 

 

4. What The Crust

Located in Maadi, New Cairo, and Capital Promenade, What The Crust created a name for itself in the Neapolitan-style pizza scene a couple of years back and has become one of the top 100 best pizzerias in the world. They offer a range of classic and gourmet pizza toppings, as well as other innovative creations they come up with every now and then.

 

5. Il Divino Pizzeria

 

This spot had its first break in their corner-side Zamalek store, which quickly grew into a popular destination for all pizza lovers. With branches in areas like Zamalek, Heliopolis, 6th of October, Maadi, New Cairo and the North Coast, it seems like Il Divino is still thriving. Their range is never-ending and quite enticing. They also recently added risotto, pasta, main dishes and even gelato to their menu.

 

6. Jimmy’s Pizzeria

Boasting incredible authentic ingredients, Jimmy’s has thrived in both Neapolitan-style and American-style pizza. Jimmy’s started off in Sheikh Zayed, catering to everyone in the neighbourhood, then made its way to Mivida, New Cairo and Coventry University. You can enjoy an array of toppings at Jimmy’s, along with yummy appetisers, calzones, and wings.

7. Eatery

Even though Eatery isn’t just a pizzeria, it excels in its wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas. Alongside their extensive menu that is filled with salads, sandwiches, mains, feteer, and desserts – their pizza selection is not to be missed. This food hub is every foodie’s dream come true, so head there this weekend to celebrate the perfect Pizza Party Day.