A warmly run, casual Neapolitan pizzeria in De Pijp with excellent hospitality, generally strong pizzas, unusually good value, and some isolated concerns about dough consistency, cats, cash payment, and a limited current menu.
Pizza Taxi da Paolo e Seba delivers strong food quality anchored by praised pizza, pasta, and gnocchi, paired with genuinely warm, attentive service that keeps regulars returning. Inconsistency in dough and toppings prevents a higher grade, while the intimate, unpretentious setting charms locals but lacks the polish or destination appeal to elevate the experience further.
Pizza Taxi da Paolo e Seba is a small, unpretentious De Pijp pizzeria where the owner is part of the attraction. Reviews describe a warm, lively room that feels more like an Italian home than a polished tourist operation; one diner essentially felt transported from Amsterdam to Naples. The resident cat is a recurring mascot, though it is not a universal crowd-pleaser. The cooking is classic and comforting rather than experimental: the current menu centers on traditional Neapolitan pizzas, with Margherita and Marinara at accessible prices and most specialty pizzas at €15.50. Pizza, lasagna, pasta, gnocchi, focaccia and eggplant dishes earn frequent praise, although a handful of diners report dry or underwhelming dough and the supplied current menu does not list the non-pizza dishes many reviewers enjoyed. It suits casual diners who value personality, authenticity and a good neighborhood meal over polished design. Families should find familiar choices in the current menu, including Margherita, Marinara, cheese-heavy Quattro Formaggi, and ham-and-mushroom pizzas, with vegetarian choices clearly available. There is no dedicated children's menu shown, and the cat may be an issue for children or adults with allergies. Overall, it is a welcoming family-friendly option, provided the household is comfortable with an informal space and resident pet.
Area vibe: Bohemian, food-focused neighborhood with lively street life and market culture.
Safety: Generally safe with busy streets and good evening footfall, though pickpocketing can occur in crowded spots.
What's nearby: Near Albert Cuyp Market, Sarphatipark, Heineken Experience, and many tram connections to central Amsterdam.