Mumbai – 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 in 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 took 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 community.
● 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-seat dine-in space featuring an open kitchen, live pizza-making theatre, and a full bar programme with 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.
