Pizzeria Verdi

On Dravska Street in Maribor's historic Lent district, Pizzeria Verdi has been serving pizza since 1991, making it the city's oldest pizzeria. At its heart is a traditional wood-fired oven, fuelled by beechwood and used since the restaurant first opened. Hand-forged furnishings add to the character of this long-established neighbourhood restaurant.

A distinctive feature is that pizzas are prepared in full view of guests. The pizzaiolo stretches the thin dough by hand, adds the toppings and bakes each pizza in the wood-fired oven. The menu combines Italian classics with regional flavours, including a pizza topped with pork cracklings, bacon and onion and a Karst-style pizza with prosciutto. The signature Verdi pizza is divided into four sections, each with different toppings: seafood, prosciutto, salami and four cheeses. Wholemeal dough is also available.

Located on one of Maribor's oldest streets, close to the Drava River and Old Bridge, the pizzeria is a convenient stop while exploring Lent and the historic city centre.