Different kinds of pizza and where to find them in Antwerp
Pizza is not just any pizza, there are countless different types, some of which you can find in Antwerp!
Don’t just say pizza
In honour of international pizza day (16 February for those who were wondering) we couldn’t help but do a deep-dive into some famous styles of pizza and where you can find them in Antwerp.
Authentic Italian pizza
When you think of pizza, you’ll probably think of Italian pizza. But not every Italian pizza is the same! Different regions have different habits and ways of preparing their pizza. But each and every one of them is absolutely delicious!
Neapolitan pizza
A first, and already well-known pizza in Belgium is the Neapolitan pizza. Neapolitan pizza has a thin and soft base with a deliciously crispy and lightly charred crust. The toppings are usually kept quite simple and fresh. Some typical combinations are margherita, with tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil and olive oil, and the marinara, with tomato sauce, garlic, oregano and olive oil.
Mouthwatering right? If you want to have a taste of some good Neapolitan pizza in Antwerp, you can try GIO Pizza Bar.
Sicilian pizza
We now go to the South of Italy, to Sicily. Authentic Sicilian pizza isn’t round, it is rectangular with a thick, spongy crust. This pizza usually has more toppings, such as onion or anchovies and a mix of different kinds of cheeses.
Other kinds of pizza
Other cultures outside of Italy couldn’t resist the temptation of this Italian dish and each gave it their own spin.
New York-Style pizza
This American style of pizza somewhat resembles Neapolitan pizza. New York-Style pizza also has a thin, soft base and crispy crust. You are meant to eat this pizza by the slice. That’s why they are rather large and easy to fold in half, perfect for a tasty snack on the go.
You’ll find New York-Style pizza in Antwerp at Pizarro. This fun pizza slice shop on the Melkmarkt has fresh, homemade pizza slices with various delicious toppings.
Chicago Deep-Dish pizza
“Where’s the cheese?”
“It’s under the sauce.”
You will undoubtedly have heard this brilliant TikTok sound about Chicago Deep-Dish pizza before. This style of pizza is made ‘upside down’. The cheese goes first, straight onto the base of the pizza, followed by the toppings and lastly the tomato sauce. The thick, buttery crust with high edges resembles that of a pie.
Greek pizza
Italy’s neighbours couldn’t not make their own kind, of course. A traditional Greek pizza has a thick, oily and chewy crust with a generous helping of sauce and toppings. Greek pizza usually has different kinds of vegetables and meat, according to taste. Lastly, a good layer of cheese is added to finish everything off.
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