Pizza al taglio or pizza al trancio is a variety of pizza baked in large rectangular trays, and generally sold in rectangular or square slices by weight, with prices marked per kilogram or per 100 grams. This type of pizza was invented in Rome, Italy, and is common throughout Italy. Many variations and styles of pizza al taglio exist, and the dish is available in other areas of the world in addition to Italy.
This style originated in Rome, becoming popular in the 1960s. It revolutionized pizza consumption by making it readily available for takeaway.
Read more on WikipediaPan pizza is a pizza baked in a deep dish pan or sheet pan. Turin-style pizza, Italian tomato pie, Sicilian pizza, Chicago-style pizza, and Detroit-style pizza may be considered forms of pan pizza. Pan pizza also refers to the thick style popularized by Pizza Hut in the 1960s. The bottoms and sides of the crust become fried and crispy in the oil used to coat the pan.
Originating in Turin, this style represents the northern Italian approach to pizza making, characterized by its unique pan-cooking method.
Read more on WikipediaThe original pizza, featuring a soft, thin base with a puffy, charred crust. Made with San Marzano tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella.
Dating back to 18th century Naples, this style was created to feed the city's working poor, becoming a UNESCO cultural heritage in 2017.
Read more on WikipediaKnown for its ultra-thin, crispy crust. Traditional Roman pizza is round and cracker-like, different from Pizza al Taglio.
This style represents the traditional Roman approach to pizza, characterized by its extremely thin and crispy crust.
Read more on WikipediaA thick-crust, rectangular pizza with toppings baked directly into the dough. Often features breadcrumbs, onions, and caciocavallo cheese.
Originating in Palermo, Sicily, this style is also known as Sfincione, meaning "thick sponge," referring to its distinctive texture.
Read more on WikipediaAs the name suggests, this pizza is sold by the meter. It's a long, rectangular pizza perfect for sharing and parties.
Created in 1959 in Vico Equense, near Naples, this style was invented to serve large groups efficiently.
Read more on WikipediaA unique pizza-sandwich hybrid made from pizza dough, stretched into an oval shape, baked, split, filled, and baked again.
Originated in Gragnano, near Naples, this innovative style combines pizza-making techniques with sandwich preparation.
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