Restaurant in Fürth, Germany
Serious Neapolitan pizza, no fuss required.
Pizza Zulu on Königstraße is Fürth's most focused Neapolitan pizzeria, built around long-fermented dough, San Marzano tomatoes, and traditional technique under chef Gaspare Squitieri. Easy to book and casual in feel, it is the right call for a no-fuss dinner where the pizza is the point. Skip it if you need a serious drinks programme or formal atmosphere.
If you are in Fürth looking for a casual dinner that takes Neapolitan pizza seriously, Pizza Zulu on Königstraße is the right call. It works well for an evening with friends, a relaxed couples dinner, or anyone who wants a genuine southern Italian approach without the formality of a full-service restaurant. First-timers to Fürth's dining scene will find this a low-risk, high-reward starting point: easy to book, approachable in format, and grounded in a tradition that delivers when executed well.
The room reads warm and direct. This is not a design-forward space competing for attention on Instagram; the atmosphere is the kind that encourages you to stay a second hour rather than photograph the first. For a first visit, walk in expecting a neighbourhood pizzeria with a clear sense of what it does and why. The staff is noted for being quick and courteous, which matters when you are eating pizza — it should arrive hot, and it generally does here.
The foundation of what Pizza Zulu does is the dough. Gaspare Squitieri's approach follows long natural leavening, producing a base that is soft and light rather than dense or bready. Visually, you will notice the characteristic leopard-spotting on the crust that comes from a properly hot oven — that is the signal you are looking at a pizza handled correctly. San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and extra virgin olive oil are the building blocks, and the sourcing appears consistent with Neapolitan convention rather than corner-cut approximations.
Beyond pizza, the fried section of the menu is worth your attention. Croquettes and pasta frittata are the items flagged as standouts: crispy shells, soft interiors, and enough flavour to work as a serious starter rather than an afterthought. If you are dining with a group, ordering a selection of fried starters alongside the main event is a practical way to extend the meal without overcomplicating the order.
There is no documented cocktail or wine programme in the available data for Pizza Zulu. In the context of a Neapolitan-style pizzeria, that is not necessarily a gap , the natural pairing for this style of pizza is a cold lager or a direct southern Italian red, both of which are typically available in venues of this type. If you are expecting a structured bar programme with house cocktails or a curated wine list, Pizza Zulu is unlikely to be the priority. For a more developed drinks offering in Fürth, the bar scene is worth exploring separately. See our full Fürth bars guide for options that lead with their drinks rather than their kitchen.
Pizza Zulu sits in a completely different tier from Fürth and the broader German fine dining circuit. Venues like Schwarzwaldstube in Baiersbronn, Aqua in Wolfsburg, and Vendôme in Bergisch Gladbach operate at the highest end of German fine dining at €€€€ price points, with multi-course tasting menus, formal service structures, and Michelin recognition. Pizza Zulu is not competing with any of them, nor should it be evaluated on those terms. The comparison that matters is within casual Italian dining in the region , and on that basis, a focused Neapolitan operation with a named chef and a documented commitment to traditional leavening and sourcing puts it ahead of generic pizzeria alternatives.
For something with more formal credentials closer to the Nuremberg-Fürth area, Kupferpfanne offers classic cuisine in Fürth itself and is worth a look if you want table service with a longer menu. If you are willing to travel within Germany for a high-end experience, JAN in Munich and ES:SENZ in Grassau represent destinations worth planning around. But for a Tuesday or weekend dinner in Fürth where you want good pizza without a reservation strategy, Pizza Zulu is the practical answer.
If creative dessert-led dining or ambitious tasting menus are what you are after on this trip, CODA Dessert Dining in Berlin is worth the detour, and Tantris in Munich remains a landmark for modern French in Germany. Neither is a substitute for what Pizza Zulu does , they answer a different question entirely. See also our Fürth wineries guide if you are planning a broader itinerary around the region.
Book Pizza Zulu if you want Neapolitan pizza done properly in Fürth, with none of the friction of a formal reservation system and a kitchen that understands what it is making. Do not book it expecting a wine programme, a cocktail list, or a designed dining room. The value is in the craft on the plate: long-fermented dough, quality tomatoes, and fried starters that hold up as a course in their own right. For a first-timer in Fürth, this is an easy, confident recommendation for casual dining. For a special occasion requiring atmosphere and a drinks programme, look elsewhere , and check our full Fürth restaurants guide for alternatives that fit that brief.
| Venue | Awards | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Zulu | Pizza Zulu is one of the hidden gems of Fürth, where true Neapolitan tradition is expressed through an authentic and flavorful pizza. The dough, soft and light thanks to a long natural leavening, is enhanced by high-quality ingredients such as San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and extra virgin olive oil. The Neapolitan ragù pizza captivates with its bold flavor that perfectly complements the delicacy of fiordilatte, creating a unique balance. Even the fried foods, from croquettes to pasta frittata, are irresistible: crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, full of flavor. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, perfect for an evening with friends or a dinner together. The service is quick and courteous, with a staff always available. Pizza Zulu confirms itself as a must-try culinary experience for lovers of true Neapolitan pizza in Germany. | — | |
| Schwarzwaldstube | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| Aqua | Michelin 3 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| Vendôme | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| CODA Dessert Dining | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
| Tantris | Michelin 2 Star, World's 50 Best | €€€€ | — |
Comparing your options in Fürth for this tier.
It depends on what you mean by special. Pizza Zulu on Königstraße is the right call for a relaxed birthday dinner or a low-key celebration where the food is the point, not the formality. Chef Gaspare Squitieri's Neapolitan dough and San Marzano-based recipes give the meal enough substance to feel considered. For a candlelit anniversary requiring a formal tasting menu, look elsewhere in the region.
A warm, casual room like Pizza Zulu's is generally well-suited to groups wanting a shared, informal meal. Neapolitan pizzerias work naturally for tables of four to eight where everyone orders their own pie or shares fried starters like croquettes and pasta frittata. Specific private dining arrangements are not documented, so check the venue's official channels for larger parties before assuming availability.
Yes. A counter-style or open casual pizzeria format is one of the more comfortable solo dining options in any city, and Pizza Zulu's quick, courteous service makes it a practical choice if you are eating alone in Fürth. You can order a single pizza and be in and out without the awkwardness of a lengthy tasting-menu format.
Bar seating is not confirmed in the available data for Pizza Zulu. The venue is documented as a warm, casual space at Königstraße 81, Fürth, rather than a bar-forward operation. If counter or bar seating is a priority for you, it is worth calling ahead to confirm the current layout.
Pizza Zulu sits at the casual, affordable end of the dining spectrum in Fürth, focused on Neapolitan pizza rather than broader Italian or German cuisine. If you want a more formal sit-down Italian dinner or a different cuisine entirely, Fürth and neighbouring Nuremberg have a wider range of options. Pizza Zulu is the choice when the specific goal is long-fermented Neapolitan dough and fried Neapolitan snacks done by a chef with a clear point of view.
The kitchen is built around Neapolitan tradition: long natural leavening, San Marzano tomatoes, fiordilatte, and a fried food menu that goes beyond pizza. Chef Gaspare Squitieri runs the operation at Königstraße 81 in Fürth. Come for the Neapolitan ragù pizza and order at least one fried item alongside. This is not a place that requires advance planning or a dress code, but showing up knowing what the kitchen does best will make the meal worthwhile.
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