Without a doubt, pizza is one of the most popular dishes around the world. The combination of ingredients makes its flavors unique in every country and region where different dishes were created. In 2017, UNESCO declared February 9 as an Intangible Heritage of Humanity, from which point World Pizza Day is celebrated.
As part of this, Despegar, a leading travel company in Latin America, has compiled a list of must-visit international destinations for all lovers of this traditional cuisine:
New York City, USA.
New York-style pizza has become one of the most popular all over the world; It is made from a combination of ingredients on a wide dough that can be folded without breaking . This pizza has its origins in the early 20th century, when some Italians settled in this city. Among the iconic places to try it are East Village Pizza in midtown Manhattan; we also found Bleecker Street Pizza in Greenwich Village and, of course, SottoCasa Pizzeria on Lenox Avenue. A trip to this place with round-trip flights plus a four-night stay in May costs $531,000.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Argentina makes a special style of pizza, recognized as one of the best in the world because of its rich flavor, where the recipe features crispy dough with a special tomato sauce and shimmering cheese . The most typical places to try it are Pizzería Güerrín, El Cuartito, Angelín, Los Inmortales and others.
Naples, Italy
This destination is known as the capital of pizza. This type of pizza (also known as Margarita pizza) is made with simple and fresh ingredients, on basic dough, with natural tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil and olive oil. The hallmark of this type of dish is that there is often more sauce than cheese, which often leaves the surface of the pizza damp. For this reason, Neapolitan pizzas tend to be quite small. In the city of Naples, you can visit Owap pizzeria or Laezza pizzeria. A trip to this destination with round-trip flights and a 4-night stay in April costs $727,000.
Chicago, USA.
According to industry data, the U.S. ranks first in pizza consumption with 650 million units per year . Chicago-style pizza has a variation called deep dish , which is made from a deep dish crust that is placed in a deep round pan . This is baked with the ingredients in layers of cheese, resulting in a delicious, thick and hearty pizza. Places to try this type of food include Giordano’s on N Rush Street, and another option is Spacca Napoli on Sunnyside Avenue. A trip to this place with a round-trip flight and a four-night stay in April costs $448,000.
Latin America’s favorite pizzas
According to PedidosYa, consumption of the dish has increased by nearly 26% in the Latin American countries where it is present. Mozzarella . and pepperoni are two of the most sought-after varieties in the region, accompanied by pancakes with meat and faina
According to information published by the platform, pepperoni pizza is a big star in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Paraguay, the Dominican Republic and El Salvador. In most of these countries, PedidosYa showed that soda is one of the most sought-after additions. also stands out But in the case of Honduras, ranch sauce ; in Nicaragua, canelitas; and in Peru, garlic bread. While in El Salvador and the Dominican Republic, cheese bread is the perfect accompaniment to pizza.
Pizza In the case of Argentina, mozzarella and Neapolitan are favorites, while empanadas with ham, cheese and meat are chosen to accompany the dish. On the other hand, the preferred time to request is at night, between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.; Saturdays are the preferred days.
For their part, in Uruguay they also prefer pizza with mozzarella , mostly with faina and in some cases with fries. Meat pizza and Neapolitan pizza are Chilean favorites, and garlic and parmesan cheese sticks are perfect allies to enjoy them. For their part, Venezuela’s margarita pizza with garlic butter stands out, and Bolivia’s bacon/bacon pizza.
Where do they make the tastiest pizza?
In fact, according to the 50 Top Pizza ranking, London is the best European city for pizza lovers. 50 Kalo London is the British outpost of the popular original restaurant, which opened in Naples in 2014. The leading pizzeria in Europe is run by third-generation pizza maker Ciro Salvo, who works with very moist dough to create a light crust on his Neapolitan-style pizzas. Ingredients such as organic San Marzano tomatoes, 24-month Parmigiano Reggiano, Castelpoto sausage and Provolone del Monaco are imported from Italy and Naples.
The French capital, magnificent Paris, came in second place in the ranking for true connoisseurs of Italian pizza. Bijou restaurant will feed you incredibly delicious pizza with the taste, aroma and composition almost like in Italy.
At the end of the top three is Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, with its surprisingly cozy restaurant “Best”.
The top five also include Auber Mamma in Paris and Pizzeria Luka in Copenhagen. As we can see, France and Denmark are not only ranked second and third.
In sixth place is Kitali in Geneva. In seventh place is Lilia Napoli in Falkenberg. In eighth place is again the capital of Great Britain, in the institution “Addomme” you will be served excellent pizza.
Ninth place in the list of European cities, offering guests a delicious pizza, is again taken by London. Chefs of “L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele” prepare this amazing Italian pie very well. At the end of the top 10 is Berlin, the capital of Germany, where you can enjoy a cozy little restaurant “Gazzo”, which is also very good quality and appearance of pizza.
Pizza is a unique dish known in many countries and on all continents. It is difficult to find even one person who could resist its unique flavor, soft tortilla and juicy filling. And no wonder – there are many recipes and flavor combinations. Pizza can be spicy – with jalapeno and spicy pepperoni sausage, soft, with creamy sauce, and delicate, with a lot of mozzarella and thick dough. However, there are countries where pizza is particularly popular.
Italy
The fact that Italy, the historical homeland of pizza, is the leader in the use and preparation of delicate flatbread with juicy toppings, is not surprising. It was Italians who invented the Margarita and Pepperoni, which can be found on the menu of every restaurant around the world. If you believe the statistics, every year the people of Italy consume more than 1.5 million pieces of pizza – that’s more than 5 million servings every day. Just imagine – every second, Italian chefs prepare 57 mouthwatering and flavorful pizzas!
USA
American pizza is served not only in restaurants, but also in almost every roadside café, making it possible for every family to enjoy the dish several times a day. Because of this, the number of servings eaten each year reaches 10 billion.
Americans prefer more calorie-dense pizza with more ingredients and toppings. Chefs in the U.S. do not adhere to strict rules when cooking, such as professional pizzaiolo in Italy, the main thing is to be tasty and nutritious!
France
French chefs make pizza according to their own recipe and claim their dish is every bit as good as the traditional Italian version. For example, you’ll never find mozzarella in the toppings – the French prefer to use cheeses with noble mold. Despite the fact that the locals have a more refined taste and high demands for food, pizza is often found in the diet of any Frenchman – over 300 million servings are eaten in France every year.
Brazil
In Brazil, the first mention of pizza dates back to the 20th century – and since then, the dish has become incredibly popular. Perhaps this is the only country where there are a large number of restaurants and cafes where pizza is not only the main dish, but also the only dish on the menu. According to statistics, Brazilians eat more than a million pizzas every day.
Australia
When we said pizza is loved on every continent, we weren’t exaggerating. This dish can be found on the table of every Australian family, as it is traditionally served for breakfast. The recipe for the local pizza is markedly different from what we’re used to – bacon and eggs are laid on a flatbread, greased with sauce. No cheese, tomatoes, or sausage! However, the people of Australia are proud of their own unique retzepura and consider themselves the creators of a special dish.
Japan
Japan is an amazing country that is one step ahead of the rest of the world. Not only are the Japanese the leaders in pizza consumption, they created their own way of making it and called it Okonomiyaki. The main difference between the dish is the liquid dough, which is not baked but fried, resulting in a pizza that looks more like pancakes. Powdered seaweed, tuna, and potatoes are added to the dough, and the okonomiyaki is topped with shrimp, vegetables, fish, and seafood.