World Champion Pizzaiolo Vincenzo Capuano Brings Contemporary Neapolitan Pizza to India

Vincenzo Capuano – World Champion Pizzaiolo, Opens India’s First Outlet at Lower Parel, Mumbai

Mumbai, July 2026 – What does a World Champion of Pizza bring to India? Golden scissors, a 30-hour fermented cloud, and the most awarded contemporary Neapolitan pizza. Vincenzo Capuano, the third-generation Neapolitan master pizzaiolo, World Champion of Contemporary Pizza (2022), and founder of one of the world’s fastest-growing artisan pizza chains today opens his first India outpost at Lodha Signet, Lower Parel, Mumbai.

Vincenzo Capuano was raised in his grandfather’s pizzeria in the Scampia neighbourhood of Naples, the third in an unbroken line of Neapolitan master pizzaiolos. He learned the craft at fifteen, schooled by his grandfather Vincenzo and father Luigi, both revered figures in the city’s pizza tradition.

Two decades later, that legacy has evolved into a global phenomenon with over 50 locations worldwide, ranked 12th in the 50 Top World Artisan Pizza Chains 2024 and 13th in 2025. Now arriving in Mumbai, the brand enters not as a newcomer, but as one of the world’s most celebrated names in pizza, following its expansion across Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Kosovo, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

The Cloud Lands in Mumbai

At the heart of Vincenzo Capuano is its signature Cloud Pizza – a 30-hour Biga-fermented dough made with Nuvola Super flour (developed in direct collaboration with legendary Neapolitan flour millers Mulino Caputo), hydrated to produce a crust that is airy, leopard-spotted, and remarkably light.

Served at every table with the brand’s iconic golden scissors designed to preserve the honeycomb structure of the cornicione that a traditional wheel would crush, dining at Vincenzo Capuano is as much ritual as meal.

On the India Launch

“India has one of the most curious, food-forward dining communities in the world. Mumbai was always where this had to begin. We are not bringing a pizza to India, we are bringing a culture, a

philosophy, and a craft that has taken three generations and one World Championship to perfect.”– Vincenzo Capuano, Founder

An India-First Menu, Built on a Neapolitan Foundation

The menu has also been thoughtfully curated to honour the Indian palate without diluting the award-winning standards:

• The Pizza menu brings together Neapolitan classics and contemporary favourites like Diavola alla Nonno Enzo topped with spicy salami, Margherita con Bufala featuring creamy buffalo mozzarella, Napolitudine for an authentic Naples-inspired experience, and Tetti Illuminati for something slightly more elevated and indulgent.
• India-exclusive pizzas include the Chicken Tikka Pizza, Paneer Chimichurri Pizza, Pesto Basilico Pizza, and Tartufo Pizza, bring local familiarity into the brand’s contemporary Neapolitan format – without compromising the Cloud dough at the centre of the experience.”
• The Antipasti selection features comforting Italian small plates like Burrata Classica, spicy Holy Wings, rich Parmigiana di Melanzane, and truffle-loaded Patatine Fritte al Tartufo, designed for sharing and easy indulgence.
• The Pasta offerings range from comforting classics to indulgent flavours with dishes like Carbonara, spicy Arrabiata, Aurora Tartufo con Gamberi, and the slow-cooked Ragu di Agnello.
• Jain-friendly options feature a specially developed “No Root” San Marzano tomato sauce, ensuring the Cloud experience is fully inclusive for Mumbai’s significant Jain
• The Dessert selection includes signature favourites like the classic Tiramisu, decadent

Biscoff Cheesecake, silky Creme Brulee, and rich Mousse al Cioccolato.

Core ingredients like Caputo Nuvola flour, San Marzano tomatoes, and Italian extra virgin olive oil are imported directly from Naples. Fresh proteins and dairy are sourced from hand-selected Indian vendors to ensure peak quality in the local climate.

The Beverage Programme

A classic bar with an international cocktail menu, local favourite draught beers on tap, and a varied wine list spanning prosecco to house reds. The programme is designed to complement the smoky, fermented notes of the dough, Italian bitters like Aperol, Negroni variations, and Limoncello feature prominently.

The Team – Mumbai

The Mumbai operation is led by a founding partnership group and supported by a team that brings both international culinary pedigree and deep India hospitality experience.

Founding partners Himanshu Bakhda, Ajay Kedia, Manish Bhansali and Rohan G Pai,

bring together decades of experience across business, hospitality, and brand development in India.

Their decision to bring Vincenzo Capuano to Mumbai reflects a shared conviction: that Indian diners are ready for and deserve the world’s best pizza.

“India is in the middle of a third wave of pizza appreciation. The first wave was fast food. The second was casual Italian. The third – happening right now in Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru – is about craft: sourdough, fermentation, artisanal toppings, and the story behind the dough. Vincenzo Capuano does not arrive in India as a trend. He arrives as the man who defined the trend ”, Rohan G Pai, Founding Partner, Vincenzo Capuano India.

The Mumbai flagship is situated at Lodha Signet, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, a 110-seating dine-in space with an open kitchen, live pizza-making theatre, and a full bar programme featuring Italian cocktails, draught beers, and a curated wine list. Operating hours after the first month will be 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM daily, with covers starting at approximately ₹3,000 for two.

About Vincenzo Capuano

Vincenzo Capuano is a third -generation Neapolitan master pizzaiolo and World Champion of Contemporary Pizza (Caputo Cup, 2022). His namesake brand operating under the identity ‘Vincenzo Capuano’ spans 50+ locations across Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Kosovo, Singapore, and Hong Kong, and is ranked among the 50 Top World Artisan Pizza Chains (2024, 2025). The brand is celebrated for its signature Cloud dough, golden-scissors service ritual, and the philosophy that contemporary Neapolitan pizza should be the lightest, most flavourful, and most shareable version of itself. Mumbai is the first India outpost, with Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru to follow.

FACTSHEET:

Opening Date: 22nd July 2026

Address: Ground Floor, B-WING, B 35, Lodha Signet, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400013

Seating Capacity: 110 pax (dine-in)

Operating Hours: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Monday to Thursday 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM, Friday to Sunday Average Cover for

Two: ₹3,000 and above

Format: Full-service dine-in restaurant with open kitchen and live pizza-making