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The original Italian pizza names list

Are you planning to start a pizzeria? Do you want to create a menu for a pizza shop? Here is a list of the most popular Italian pizza names that you’ll find in all Bel Paese restaurants.

Top 50 Italian Pizzas
In the era of marketing and high competition, if you want to stand out you have to pay attention to detail. And the names of pizza you serve are detail that should not be underestimated.

Whether you like it or not, if you intend to run an Italian pizzeria you must have a menu that conveys authenticity. Thus, besides offering a product worthy of the name, you must communicate them appropriately in your menu.

To help you do so, I’ve gathered the 50 most popular varieties of Italian pizzas in a single list. Although ingredients may vary throughout Italy, the list contains the most common names used to refer to a certain type of pizza.

Now let’s cut to the chase and see what the most popular pizza varieties in the Italian restaurants are.

Italian names of pizza: Top 50 most popular

The following is the list of pizza names with their traditional toppings that you’ll find in most Italian restaurants in the boot-shaped country.

As an Italian, I can assure you that all the names are 100% error-free, guaranteed.

  1. Margherita. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, and oregano
  2. Marinara. Tomato sauce, garlic and basil
  3. Quattro Stagioni. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, ham, artichokes, olives, and oregano
  4. Carbonara. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, eggs, and bacon
  5. Frutti di Mare. Tomato sauce and seafood
  6. Quattro Formaggi. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, gorgonzola cheese, artichokes, and oregano
  7. Crudo. Tomato sauce, mozzarella and Parma ham
  8. Napoletana or Napoli. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, oregano, anchovies
  9. Pugliese. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, oregano, and onions
  10. Montanara. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, pepperoni, and Stracchino (soft cheese)
  11. Emiliana. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, eggplant, boiled potatoes, and sausage
  12. Romana. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, anchovies, capers, and oregano
  13. Fattoria. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, peppers, peas, porchetta (Italian spit-roasted pork)
  14. Schiacciata. Olive oil and rosemary
  15. Prosciutto or Cardinale. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, and oregano
  16. Americana. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, sausage and french fries
  17. Prosciutto e Funghi. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, and mushrooms
  18. Braccio di Ferro. Mozzarella, spinach, ricotta cheese, and parmesan
  19. Sarda. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pecorino cheese, and spicy salami
  20. Tonno. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, tuna, and onions
  21. Valtellina. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, bresaola, Parmesan flakes and rocket
  22. Gorgonzola. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, gorgonzola, and olives
  23. Calzone (folded pizza). Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, artichokes, anchovies, and oregano.
  24. Pizza al Pesto. Tomato, mozzarella, Genoese pesto, pine nuts, and olives
  25. Mediterranea. Tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and pepper
  26. Ortolana. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, and assorted vegetables
  27. Diavola. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy salami, and chilli pepper
  28. Rustica. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, gorgonzola cheese, and eggplants
  29. Contadina. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, asparagus, mushrooms, bacon, and parmesan.
  30. Parmigiana. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, eggplants and parmesan flakes
  31. Capricciosa. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, artichokes, mushrooms, and olives
  32. Ricotta e Spinaci. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ricotta cheese, and spinach.
  33. Mare e Monti. Mozzarella, tomato sauce, seafood and porcino mushrooms
  34. Padana. Tomato sauce, parmesan cheese, salami, zucchini, and polenta (boiled cornmeal)
  35. Tedesca. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, and Vienna Sausage.
  36. Tirolese. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, gorgonzola cheese and speck
  37. Boscaiola. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, porcino mushrooms and bacon
  38. Campagnola. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, corn and sausage
  39. Vegetariana. Tomato sauce, mozzarella and a various vegetable
  40. Bufalina. Tomato sauce, Buffalo mozzarella, and oregano
  41. Fontana. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, gorgonzola cheese, radicchio, and parmesan
  42. Francescana. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, porcino mushrooms, ham, and parmesan
  43. Pizza tartufata. Mozzarella, truffle cream, and porcini mushrooms
  44. Tricolore. Mozzarella, bresaola, and parmesan flakes
  45. Valdostana. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, fontina cheese and bacon
  46. Caprese. Mozzarella and sliced ​​tomato
  47. Fiori di zucca. Mozzarella, courgette flower, anchovies and olive oil
  48. Bismarck. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, and fried egg
  49. Funghi. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, parsley and olive oil
  50. Mimosa. Mozzarella, cream, ham and corn

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