Introduction

Everyone loves it regardless of age or culture famous pizza. While it originated in Italy, the invention has spread beyond borders throughout the world, giving birth to countless regional varieties which make use of local ingredients. From Japan’s pizza topped with seafood to New York’s thin crispy slices and Chicago’s deep-dish pizza, we can notice how traditional and modern creativity blend together.

Join us on a mouthwatering journey around the world to explore famous pizza with cultural and historical significance starting from Italy.

Naples, Italy – The Birthplace of Pizza

Famous pizza pilgrimage would be complete without a stop in Naples, the city where it all began. The traditional Neapolitan pizza gets its simple yet captivating taste from San Marzano tomatoes, fresh mozzarella di bufala, a few leaves of fresh basil, and hand-kneaded dough which is baked in a wood-fire oven.

They predominantly make one of two:
 

• Margherita – pays tribute to Queen Margherita of Savoy, featuring red (tomato), white (mozzarella), and green (basil) for the italian flag colors.

• Marinara – famously known for the lack of cheese. Marinara has garlic, oregano, olive oil, and tomatoes.

The UNESCO recognition and protection of Neapolitan pizza demonstrates how signficant it is.

New York City, USA – The Classic Folded Slice

Named after the bustling city, New York-style famous pizza is as popular as the Big Apple. This type of famous pizza is well known for its large, thin, and flexible slices, which can be easily folded in half and eaten with one hand.

Tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese are the basic toppings for hand-tossed with a myriad of toppings. People claim this pizza places the tap water of New York is filled with minerals. Whether from a street-side vendor or high-end pizzeria, a slice of NYC pizza is just as famous as the city.

Chicago, USA – The Deep Dish Delight

Our next stop is Chicago, home of the Legendary deep-dish pizza, which makes this stop more than just country thick – deep. Unlike pizza, deep-dish is more pie like, with a buttery pie crust set in a deep pan. It has slices of cheese, meat, vegetables, and chunky tomato sauce on top.

Also known as knife-and-fork pizza, it is rich, hearty and can fill up anyone. It seems as though deep-dish pizza has moved from snack territory registers to celebration meals., which is why landmarks like Giordano's and Lou Malnati's have long become iconic.

São Paulo, Brazil - The South American Take

“São Paulo treats pizza with the utmost esteem,” we learned in class. With unique local twists on pizza, like catupiry cheese and chicken or even green peas with corn, Brazil is definitely a top pizza consumer in the world.

A typical night in Sao Paulo involves family members gathering over a cold beer and a pizza (that’s served on a wooden board). Contrary to popular belief, the crust is thinner, though softer than New York-style crust. Regardless of shape and taste, the one thing we can agree on is that the love for pizza is palpable.

Tokyo, Japan - Precision and Innovation

The Japanese have their own precise way of doing things and this stands true in Tokyo's artisan pizzerias. Following traditional Italian practice, they use Japanese precision: perfect fermentation, quality-controlled imported ingredients, and a high standard level of commitment ensures quality.

Now for the head-turning part, Japan has unique toppings that may take you by surprise: squid, mayo, seaweed, corn and even teriyaki chicken. These add a new meaning to fusion of East and West.

Istanbul, Turkey - Lahmacun, eluded the Turkish Pizza

Lahmacun is neither a customary Pizza near me nor does it fall under the category; however, it is frequently termed the "Turkish pizza." Its width describes a round bread which is flat and thin, while its length signifies the traditional style of Turkish Lahmacun – minced meat (beef or lamb), onions, tomatoes, herbs, as well as spices amalgamated together. Put in the oven until it’s crisp, become rolled with parsley, lemon juice, and at times even some salad.

Lahmacun is known to be one of the many features in Turkish cuisine and remains one of the fastest-selling street food. It demonstrates how pizza, i. e. a base flatbread with toppings, can arrive in so many forms and varieties.

Mumbai, India – Spice-Infused Slices

When it comes to Indian pizza, it is known for its color, flavor and bold spices. Most fast food franchises have also used Indian flavors in their menus, so expect to see paneer tikka, butter chicken, or tandoori veggies toppings in Mumbai. Along with the toppings, they add masala sauces, spicy chutneys, and sometimes even sweet sauces.

From thick cheese burst crusts to the classic thin ones, these franchises have offered new spins on their original recipes for India’s diverse population.8. Rome, Italy– Pizza al Taglio

We head back to Italy, this time to the capital-Rome, where Pizza al Taglio, meaning pizza by the cut. For this dish, tall rectangular aluminum pans are used to cook the pizza which has a thick crust. The pizza is sold by weight making it perfect for single-handed consumption. Pizza al Taglio is topped with rosy mortadella , Italian cold cut, alongside pistachio cream . For dessert, potato pizza topped with rosemary and nutella is available.

The Romans tend to blend innovation and tradition, which is greatly influenced by the limitless topping range available.

Final Thoughts: A Slice of the World in Every Bite.

Santarpio's Pizza  in Boston is an all time favorite.New Yorkers and tourists add this famous pizza to their cuisine bucket list when they visit the UK. Pizza has become a worldwide dish we all adore and the endless list of places we can get it from is mind blowing.

Looking forward to when I can have the Santarpio’s Pizza again, I'm excited to taste the roman slice of pizza seasoned with herbs.