The story
Tucked away on Milan’s Via Paolo Sarpi, Pizzeria da Giuliano is the kind of no-frills local spot that draws a steady lunch crowd. With a solid 4.3-star rating, it’s earned a reputation for hearty, satisfying slices. Franchino Er Criminale highlights the *trancio criminale*—a loaded, generously topped pizza that he describes as “perfect for a filling lunch, popular with workers.” It’s exactly the sort of casual, takeout-friendly stop you want when you need something quick and genuinely good.
Chef in Camicia notes this historic pizzeria has been open since 1969, serving excellent, not-too-oily pizza al trancio with high-quality ingredients and a final pass under the fire. Standouts include the Pizza Margherita, Pizza Salame Piccante, and the Pizza Margherita con Scamorza e Prosciutto—all unpretentious classics. For anyone exploring Milan’s vibrant food scene, Pizzeria da Giuliano offers a reliable, wallet-friendly taste of the city’s pizza culture.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2021.
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AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the transcendent Pizza margherita, praising its perfectly blistered crust and fresh simplicity. The overall vibe is one of unpretentious, soul-warming perfection.
“This pizza is overflowing with mozzarella, super tasty. It's not too oily, which I like because it makes it lighter, but it still has that slightly golden, crunchy base that's essential for this type of pizza. I'd give it a 7 for oiliness and an 8 for crunchiness.”
What creators say
2 creators have covered Pizzeria da Giuliano. Most active: Chef in Camicia, Franchino Er Criminale
A historic pizzeria in Chinatown, open since 1969, serving excellent, not-too-oily pizza al trancio with high-quality ingredients and a final pass under the fire.
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Pizza Margherita
This pizza is overflowing with mozzarella, super tasty. It's not too oily, which I like because it makes it lighter, but it still has that slightly golden, crunchy base that's essential for this type of pizza. I'd give it a 7 for oiliness and an 8 for crunchiness.
Pizza Salame Piccante
The spicy salami pizza is also great. The slices are really big, and the quality of the ingredients they put on top after baking is undeniable. They do a final pass under the fire, which makes it special.
A hearty, loaded slice perfect for a filling lunch, popular with workers.
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Pizza Margherita con Scamorza e Prosciutto
I got a slice for €6.50. It's the classic Milanese slice with tomato, mozzarella, oregano, but they add scamorza and ham. The slice is very tall, very heavy — a brick. The ham quality might be a bit cheap, but the slice itself looks good, full of scamorza underneath. The dough is dense and heavy, maybe slightly undercooked because it feels a bit moist. But it's tasty, satisfying — in Rome we'd call it a 'battle pizza', the one for workers on lunch break. For €6.50 they really load it up. I'd give it an 8 minus, same as Pino.
