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The story of 'NAMO began with a trip to beautiful Italy, the land that holds all the secrets to making the world's best pizzas. After days of traveling and sampling the unique pizzas of different regions, we gradually discovered the "recipe" for a perfect pizza – it lies in the farms and kitchens of Naples, and in conversations with the people who make them: the Caputo 00 flour millers, the farmers who raise buffalo for mozzarella milk, and the tomato growers and winemakers of San Marzano. This trip sparked our deep love for the art of pizza making, and it is this passion that has fueled the kitchen of 'NAMO restaurant today.
Not only does 'NAMO use the finest specialty ingredients, but it also invites pizza masters.pizzaioli), experienced individuals who grew up in families with a generations-long tradition of pizza making, came to Saigon. These artisanspizzaioliThe Neapolitan Italians at 'NAMO are true pizza masters and members of the world's most prestigious pizza organization: the Union of Traditional Pizza Restaurants (UPTER). Having learned to make pizza from a young age in their mothers' kitchens, few people understand the art of making a truly delicious pizza as well as they do.
In addition to pizza, the restaurant's menu also features other traditional Italian dishes, including a variety of handmade pastas, and excellent main courses and desserts. These dishes are designed by the renowned Italian chef and head chef, Ivan Barone. His black squid tagliolini with crab has quickly become one of the signature dishes at 'NAMO. Other signature dishes by Ivan, such as veal fettuccine and chicken diavola, are inspired by his grandmother's recipes.
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Ivan joined 'NAMO after building his reputation and career at top 5-star hotels around the world and his own prestigious restaurant in Tuscany. With a thirst for knowledge and a love of exploration, Ivan embarked on a journey to Asia, where he will continue to bring the flavors of his childhood to diners at 'NAMO restaurants.
It's not just the chefs who have their own "legacy." Every ingredient on the menu at 'NAMO has been meticulously selected for its unparalleled quality and delicious flavor, from the sweet tomatoes grown in the valleys of Mount Vesuvius, to the sausages.'ndujaThe renowned Calabrian cheese, from its milky white mozzarella to its signature Calabrian heritage.for latteFragrant and aromatic. For discerning wine lovers, 'NAMO offers a fairly comprehensive Italian wine menu, including the finest Super Tuscan wines and exceptional organic wines.
Beyond exquisite dishes, 'NAMO has created a culinary experience imbued with the free-spirited, hospitable nature characteristic of Italian cuisine through its restaurant service. The 'NAMO team shares a passion for Italian food and is always ready to answer any questions or concerns diners may have about the menu or the ingredients used.
The restaurant's stunning four-story space was designed by a team of renowned architects, featuring an open kitchen and a rooftop bar with views of Lam Son Square and the City Theatre.
And the "heart" of the restaurant, located on the ground floor alongside the kitchen, is the custom-designed pizza oven crafted by the Naples oven maker Stefano Ferrara. This oven is also one of the highlights of 'NAMO: it's wood-fired, burning at 450 degrees Celsius, and takes only 60 seconds to bake a pizza.
'NAMO
74/6 Hai Ba Trung Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 8 3822 7988
Open from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM every day.
