Mangieri to Cook Pizza Pop-Ups in San Francisco
Anthony Mangieri returns to San Francisco for a pop-up dinner marking Una Pizza Napoletana's 30th anniversary.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Italian Food
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Pizza maker Anthony Mangieri will return to San Francisco for pop-up events on November 16, 2026, at A16 in the Marina. Seats cost $110 per person and go on sale Thursday via Instagram, with capacity strictly capped.
Why it matters
Mangieri closed his South of Market location in 2017, so the pop-up offers a rare chance for San Francisco diners to eat his pizza locally again. The brand's 30th anniversary and its recent world rankings make the event a significant moment for Neapolitan pizza enthusiasts in the city.
Seats cost $110 per person and go on sale Thursday via Instagram, with capacity strictly capped. Una Pizza Napoletana was ranked the best pizzeria in the world last year and took second place this year.
The players
Anthony Mangieri
Mangieri is a pizza maker who founded Una Pizza Napoletana in New Jersey in 1996 and is known for his Neapolitan-style dough technique, which he credits partly to San Francisco's climate, microflora, and tap water.
Una Pizza Napoletana
Una Pizza Napoletana is a Neapolitan pizzeria founded in 1996 that moved to New York City in 2004 and was recently ranked among the best pizzerias in the world.
The details
Diners will receive a split pizza, half marinara and half margherita, fired personally by Mangieri at A16 on November 16. A follow-up morning session is hosted at Linea Caffe in the Mission District.
Timeline
1996: Mangieri founds Una Pizza Napoletana in New Jersey.
2004: The restaurant relocates to New York City.
2017: The South of Market San Francisco location closes.
November 3, 2026: The return to San Francisco is announced on Instagram.
November 16, 2026: Pop-up dinner at A16 with Mangieri cooking.
Culture Shift
Mangieri's return follows his 2017 closure of the South of Market location, a reminder of how Neapolitan pizzerias in San Francisco have shifted from permanent storefronts to limited pop-up formats. The recognition of Una Pizza Napoletana as a world-ranked pizzeria has made such temporary events a sought-after way for diners to access a high-profile chef's work.
Diners in San Francisco can book a seat for $110 when sales open Thursday on Instagram, but the capacity is strictly capped, so early booking is advisable. The November 16 dinner at A16 offers a single split pizza, while the follow-up morning session at Linea Caffe provides a second opportunity to eat locally.
The takeaway
Diners interested in the pop-up should monitor Instagram for Thursday's ticket release, since seats are expected to sell out quickly given the capped capacity. Booking early is the most practical way to secure a place at the November 16 dinner.
What happens next
Seats go on sale Thursday via Instagram, and the pop-up dinner at A16 takes place on November 16, 2026, followed by a morning session at Linea Caffe in the Mission District.
Further reading
For more on the city's Italian dining scene, explore Italian Food coverage from San Francisco.
Source note: This article includes information reported by New York Post.
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