Double steam-cooked pizza
An 85% hydration dough steam-cooked to a result that is soft inside and golden outside. The technique, exclusive to Lecce, gives the pizza a unique texture and a distinctive lightness.
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Dining · Lecce (LE)
Contemporary double steam-cooked pizza in the heart of Lecce
Eccellenza Italianacertificata 2026–2027
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The place
In the baroque heart of Lecce, Celsius Pizzeria offers a dining experience that reinterprets the art of pizza in a contemporary key. Chef Gianmarco Serratí, a master pizzaiolo trained at Grandi Molini Italiani, has brought to the Salento capital the exclusive double steam-cooked pizza, characterised by an extremely high-hydration dough. Top-quality local ingredients complete a menu designed for maximum digestibility.
At the table
Celsius Pizzeria brings to Lecce an exclusive double steam-cooking method, the result of dedicated research and specialisation.
Why you can trust it
CELSIUS PIZZERIA is a member of the Eccellenze Italiane network. The mark is registered in Italy and abroad: every certified business has a unique identifier, which can be checked at any time.
Location
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Services and features
An 85% hydration dough steam-cooked to a result that is soft inside and golden outside. The technique, exclusive to Lecce, gives the pizza a unique texture and a distinctive lightness.
Three types of dough made with dried sourdough starter and dry yeast: wholewheat at 67% hydration, black vegetable charcoal at 69%, and five-grain at 75%. Each base is prepared by hand.
Artisanal bases prepared in a dedicated kitchen with separate cookware. The chef has completed a master's course in handling products for coeliac guests, ensuring safety and quality.
Ruggiero peeled tomatoes and Deliziosa fior di latte mozzarella, hand-cut with a knife. The selection favours top-quality local suppliers for every topping.
Battered vegetables, fresh salads and vegetarian pizzas complete the menu, with attention to seasonal ingredients and artisanal preparation.
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What visitors say
«I'm coeliac, and the gluten-free pizza is excellent, one of the best in Lecce. Very well-kept and clean setting, attentive, helpful and extremely kind staff.»
«Quick and courteous service, a very welcoming setting, perfect for a dinner for two or with friends. Prices more than fair for the quality on offer.»
«Welcoming, attentive and polite staff. Fast service, no waiting. The pizza speaks for itself, calling it excellent would be an understatement — a well-balanced mix of quality flavours.»
«Even though the place was full, the service was impeccable, precise and quick. They were very kind to my one-and-a-half-year-old son.»
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