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.
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.
- Margherita. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, and oregano
- Marinara. Tomato sauce, garlic and basil
- Quattro Stagioni. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, ham, artichokes, olives, and oregano
- Carbonara. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, eggs, and bacon
- Frutti di Mare. Tomato sauce and seafood
- Quattro Formaggi. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, gorgonzola cheese, artichokes, and oregano
- Crudo. Tomato sauce, mozzarella and Parma ham
- Napoletana or Napoli. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, oregano, anchovies
- Pugliese. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, oregano, and onions
- Montanara. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, pepperoni, and Stracchino (soft cheese)
- Emiliana. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, eggplant, boiled potatoes, and sausage
- Romana. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, anchovies, capers, and oregano
- Fattoria. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, peppers, peas, porchetta (Italian spit-roasted pork)
- Schiacciata. Olive oil and rosemary
- Prosciutto or Cardinale. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, and oregano
- Americana. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, sausage and french fries
- Prosciutto e Funghi. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, and mushrooms
- Braccio di Ferro. Mozzarella, spinach, ricotta cheese, and parmesan
- Sarda. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, pecorino cheese, and spicy salami
- Tonno. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, tuna, and onions
- Valtellina. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, bresaola, Parmesan flakes and rocket
- Gorgonzola. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, gorgonzola, and olives
- Calzone (folded pizza). Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, mushrooms, artichokes, anchovies, and oregano.
- Pizza al Pesto. Tomato, mozzarella, Genoese pesto, pine nuts, and olives
- Mediterranea. Tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and pepper
- Ortolana. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, and assorted vegetables
- Diavola. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, spicy salami, and chilli pepper
- Rustica. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, gorgonzola cheese, and eggplants
- Contadina. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, asparagus, mushrooms, bacon, and parmesan.
- Parmigiana. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, eggplants and parmesan flakes
- Capricciosa. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, artichokes, mushrooms, and olives
- Ricotta e Spinaci. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ricotta cheese, and spinach.
- Mare e Monti. Mozzarella, tomato sauce, seafood and porcino mushrooms
- Padana. Tomato sauce, parmesan cheese, salami, zucchini, and polenta (boiled cornmeal)
- Tedesca. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, and Vienna Sausage.
- Tirolese. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, gorgonzola cheese and speck
- Boscaiola. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, porcino mushrooms and bacon
- Campagnola. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, corn and sausage
- Vegetariana. Tomato sauce, mozzarella and a various vegetable
- Bufalina. Tomato sauce, Buffalo mozzarella, and oregano
- Fontana. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, gorgonzola cheese, radicchio, and parmesan
- Francescana. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, porcino mushrooms, ham, and parmesan
- Pizza tartufata. Mozzarella, truffle cream, and porcini mushrooms
- Tricolore. Mozzarella, bresaola, and parmesan flakes
- Valdostana. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, fontina cheese and bacon
- Caprese. Mozzarella and sliced tomato
- Fiori di zucca. Mozzarella, courgette flower, anchovies and olive oil
- Bismarck. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, ham, and fried egg
- Funghi. Tomato sauce, mozzarella, mushrooms, parsley and olive oil
- Mimosa. Mozzarella, cream, ham and corn
