Pizza cilentana
Pizza made according to the tradition of the Cilento area, with dough prepared using techniques handed down through local gastronomic culture.

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Dining · Milano (MI)
Cilento pizzeria and gastronomia in the heart of Milan, with Mediterranean Diet specialities
Eccellenza Italianacertificata 2025–2026ID 26849
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The place
Modus di Paolo De Simone brings authentic Cilento to the heart of Milan, at via Andrea Maffei 12. Born in Vallo della Lucania in 1980, De Simone is Ambassador of the Mediterranean Diet and has built a project that celebrates the flavours and products of his native land. The pizzeria offers specialities such as Cilento-style pizza with traditional dough, Cilento meatballs and dishes of Mediterranean cuisine, with particular attention to the genuineness of the raw materials. Recognition at 28th place in the 50 Top Pizza Italia 2025 ranking confirms the excellence of what is on offer.
At the table
Paolo De Simone, born in Vallo della Lucania, has brought the authentic flavours of his native land to Milan.

Why you can trust it
MODUS DI PAOLO DE SIMONE 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.
«Antipasti, pizza e dolci buonissimo. Personale attento e simpatico»
5 rosettes · August 1, 2026«Pizza buonissima Personale simpatico Dolci buonissimi Locale bellissimo»
5 rosettes · August 1, 2026«Pizza molto buona, ottimi gli ingredienti e la cottura»
4 rosettes · July 3, 2026«Ottimo ambiente, Piermario super simpatico, pizza buonissima»
5 rosettes · June 27, 2026«Tutto perfetto e buonissimo. Pier number one»
5 rosettes · April 29, 2026«La pizza é la migliore di Milano, molta attenzione anche per il senza lattosio. Meglio della pizza c’è solo Pier, un cameriere divino.»
5 rosettes · April 29, 2026Accounts appear in the language they were written in, without corrections or translation.

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Pizza made according to the tradition of the Cilento area, with dough prepared using techniques handed down through local gastronomic culture.
A house speciality prepared following the traditional Cilento recipe, an authentic expression of the local cuisine.
Dishes that showcase the principles and products of the Mediterranean Diet, of which Paolo De Simone is Ambassador.
Pairings of Cilento-style pizza with cocktails, the result of the collaboration with mixologist Antonio Rosato.
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In the making · The method

MODUS DI PAOLO DE SIMONE selects authentic Cilento products, bringing to Milan the raw materials of its native territory to guarantee the genuineness of every preparation.
The Cilento-style pizza is made with dough prepared according to local tradition, respecting the methods handed down through the area's gastronomic culture.
The house specialities, from Cilento meatballs to Mediterranean dishes, follow traditional recipes, preserving the authentic flavours of Cilento cuisine.