Maribor offers an excellent choice of pizzerias in the city centre, at the foot of Pohorje and along the Drava. You can choose from traditional wood-fired pizzas, Neapolitan pizzas and modern gourmet versions.
Forget the usual margherita! Maribor serves pizzas with porcini, truffles, figs, goat’s cheese and even half-metre versions for the hungriest diners.
Have you tried a pizza with zaseka, porcini mushrooms, truffles or figs and goat’s cheese? Maribor delights with inventive combinations of Italian tradition and Styrian flavours. From crispy pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven and soft Neapolitan versions to half-metre pizzas to share with friends. Discover the most interesting flavours and find your favourite pizza in Maribor!
When Italy meets Styria: pizza with porcini, prosciutto and zaseka
Who says pizza can only have Italian ingredients? In Maribor, you can also try versions that combine Italian dough with authentic local flavours.
Pohorje pizza with porcini mushrooms, prosciutto and peppers is a great choice for lovers of woodland flavours. Even more unusual is the homemade pizza with zaseka, a traditional minced bacon spread, Karst cured pork neck, onions and grated boiled egg.
If you enjoy Styrian cuisine, you will soon discover that pizza can take on a distinctly local character too.
Truffles on pizza? Why not!
If you love bold flavours, you will enjoy pizzas where truffles take centre stage.
Imagine freshly baked dough combined with button mushrooms, bacon, truffle paste and freshly grated truffles. Or a creamy base with porcini mushrooms, prosciutto, rocket and Parmesan.
These pizzas show that even a simple Italian dish can become a true gourmet experience.
Figs, goat’s cheese and rocket: pizzas for culinary explorers
Sweet and savoury on the same plate? Absolutely!
Among the more interesting combinations you can discover in Maribor are pizzas with figs, goat’s cheese, rocket and Parmesan.
Lovers of contemporary Italian cuisine can also choose pizzas with creamy stracciatella, buffalo mozzarella, fresh basil or prosciutto.
With these pizzas, it is the right balance of flavours, rather than the number of toppings, that matters.
Pizza you cut with scissors
Did you know that in Maribor you can cut pizza with scissors instead of a knife?
This method is particularly handy for large pizzas: everyone can cut a slice of whatever size they like without compressing the dough too much or displacing the toppings.
Another speciality is half-metre pizzas, perfect for getting together with friends or a family lunch. Instead of a standard plate, you get a feast to share.
Neapolitan or wood-fired: what is your perfect pizza?
For some, the perfect pizza has a thin, crispy base; for others, it is a soft Neapolitan pizza with a tall, airy crust.
In Maribor, you can discover both. Traditional wood-fired ovens have a special place here, with high temperatures producing the characteristic toasted crust and fragrant dough. Some ovens are even fired with beechwood.
Pizzas with alternative bases, such as cream sauce instead of the usual peeled tomatoes, are also becoming increasingly popular, along with vegetarian and vegan versions.
Which pizzeria should you choose?
Frequently asked questions
Maribor also has pizzerias specialising in Neapolitan pizza, known for its soft, airy dough, tall crust and short baking time at a high temperature.
Some of the more interesting pizzas feature truffles, porcini mushrooms, figs, goat’s cheese, zaseka, a traditional minced bacon spread, and Karst cured pork neck. Some combine traditional Italian recipes with typical Styrian ingredients.
Maribor’s old town has several popular pizzerias, particularly on Gosposka, Jurčičeva and Dravska ulica. Their central location makes them easy to visit while exploring the city’s sights.
Several Maribor pizzerias bake pizzas in traditional wood-fired ovens, including ovens fuelled with beechwood. This method allows high temperatures and produces a characteristically crispy crust and fragrant dough.
Yes. Some Maribor pizzerias offer gourmet pizzas with truffles, truffle paste, mushrooms, prosciutto and Parmesan. They are an interesting choice for lovers of bold flavours.
At the foot of Mariborsko Pohorje (Maribor Pohorje), near the lower station of Pohorska vzpenjača (Pohorje cable car), you can visit pizzerias popular after skiing, hiking and cycling.
Yes. Many pizzerias offer vegetarian pizzas with vegetables, mushrooms and various cheeses. Some also offer vegan versions. Check the current menu before visiting.
Some Maribor pizzerias also offer large pizzas, approximately half a metre long, designed for sharing. They are an interesting choice for families and larger groups of friends.
In Bresternica, west of central Maribor, you can visit a pizzeria by the Drava. Combine your meal with a walk, a bike ride or a riverside outing.