Ditch Pizza Hut staples for a slice of the real deal in one of Naples' prestigious pizzerias.

First stop should be Antica Pizzeria Brandi, the home of the Margherita since 1889. Now a little touristy, the restaurant still offers great pizzas as well as a huge variety of other Italian classics.

Diners with an appetite for tradition should try Da Michele, often touted as the best in the city. Choice is restricted to pizza marinara, Margherita or the baked cheese calzone, but lack of range is more than offset by the finely tuned flavours.

For the pizza of presidents, head to Di Matteo - the restaurant picked to serve Bill Clinton during a state visit.

Perfect pizzas are matched by prime location on the main street of the old city and the menu also boasts a good selection of nibbles to sate hunger during the restaurant's busiest hours.

As of this summer, Naples' famous Pizza Napolitana will be officially recognised by the European Union as a "regional speciality", much like French Champagne and German beer.