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Bored of having the same pepperoni pizza? Try Italy’s authentic pizzas and delve into a world of gastronomic delights.
Italy is the holy grail of pizzas. The delicious flatbread originates in Italy. Pizza goes beyond the perfect crust, mouthwatering cheese, tangy tomato sauce, and a wide range of toppings. It is a whole gastronomic experience that caters to every taste bud.
Pizza has undergone various modifications, and in 2024, there are multiple varieties of pizza that burst with a range of new flavors.
With the cultural transfusion, there are also variations of Italian pizzas. In this blog post, we have created a comprehensive guide of the top authentic pizzas you can try out in high-end Italian restaurants like Tanjong Pagar Italian restaurant.
Best Types of Pizzas Found in Italian Restaurants
There’s something for everyone. Check out our curated list of mouthwatering types of Italian pizza.
Neapolitan Pizza
Many Italians consider the Neapolitan pizza the OG (original) one, tracing its roots back to Naples, Italy, in the 1700s. Most pizzas are said to be inspired by this one.
The Neapolitan pizza (also known as pizza Napoletana) is a style of pizza made with fresh ingredients, mostly found in your backyard. It consists of San Marzano tomatoes, olive oil, basil or oregano, and the famous mozzarella cheese.
Known for its soft, chewy crust, the Neapolitan pizza is cooked in a wood-fired oven at high temperatures. This results in a smoky flavor.
The famous sauce is made from San Marzano tomatoes, grown in the volcanic soil near Mount Vesuvius. The popularity of this pizza earned its name in UNESCO’s World Heritage.
There are different variations of the Neapolitan pizza, the most popular being the Margherita one (made from tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, and basil). Marinara Pizza is another popular variation, which uses garlic and oregano as the main toppings.
New York Style Pizza
New York-style pizza is one of the most popular pizzas. Brought to America by Italian immigrants, this delicious pizza is known for its large foldable sizes on a crispy, thin crust.
The thin crust perfectly complements the tangy, sweet tomato sauce with the fun of mozzarella cheese. The pizza sauce is made with pepper, salt, garlic, oregano, and a bit of sugar for balance. The number one topping for this pizza is the fan-favorite pepperoni.
Deep Dish Pizza (Chicago Style Pizza)
The Chicago style pizza is popular for its thick and doughy crust filled with molten cheese and tomato sauce. Unlike most pizzas, the Deep-Dish pizza is a main course dish that will keep you full for hours.
This pizza was made by Pizzeria Uno in 1940 in Chicago with the aim of creating a pizza that resembled a pie. The buttery dough is pressed into a deep-dish pan (hence, the name) and is filled with toppings such as tomato sauce, cheese, and sausage.
Greek Style Pizza
This delicious pizza has a thick and fluffy crust unlike its Italian counterparts. Greek style pizza differs from other Italian pizzas based on its cooking method which uses a pan instead of the traditional oven.
A Greek pizza differs in its toppings, too. This pizza is topped with spinach, feta cheese, bell pepper, onions, Kalamata olives, and artichokes, making it a much healthier option.
Diavola Pizza
The Diavola Pizza is the reincarnation of the devil in the form of a hot sauce used in this pizza. Perfect for spice lovers, this thin-crust pizza is made with spicy salami, chili peppers, chili flakes, and mozzarella cheese.
Hawaiian Pizza
Of course, the best (debatable for many) is saved for the last. This pizza has sparked cultural debates across the world with the infamous question: should you put pineapple in pizzas?
The Hawaiian pizza (not a typical Italian pizza) is topped with pineapple and ham, held together with tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. This quirky option is perfect for foodies who love some sweetness in their pizzas.
Conclusion
While choosing your favorite from this bunch is impossible, every pizza in the end creates a long-lasting impression that shoots you back to nostalgia.
A sense of nostalgia that does stems from your next-door friendly Italian restaurant. Delve into a world of beautiful cheesy, and tangy (sometimes hot or sweet) pizzas to lose yourself in a gastronomic experience.
