8 most popular pizzas from across the world

Pizza is one of the most popular dishes that you can easily find in any city or country across the globe. While pizza is originally from Naples, Italy, it has been made popular by U.S pizza chains after the Second World War. Today, we are going to tell you about some of the most popular pizzas from across the world and what makes them so unique. (Image: istock)

Recently, Shantanu Gupte, tv chef, culinary consultant, and chef entrepreneur shared a slideshow on Instagram, where he talked about various pizzas and dedicated it to all pizza lovers. His post read, "Dedicated To all Pizza Lovers. Share with that 1 Crazy Pizza Lover in your list." (Image: Instagram/chefshantanu)

Considered as the original pizza, it dates way back to the 18th century in Naples, Italy. “During this time, the poorer citizens of this seaside city frequently purchased food that was cheap and could be eaten quickly. Luckily for them, Neapolitan pizza was affordable and readily available through numerous street vendors, informs chef Shantanu. (Image: istock)

It is commonly referred to as deep-dish pizza, which got its name from the city it was invented in. Chef Shantanu informs, “During the early 1900’s, Italian immigrants in the windy city were searching for something similar to Neapolitan pizza . That is when they created a pizza with a thick crust that had raised edges, similar to a pie, and ingredients in reverse, with slices of mozzarella lining the dough followed by meat, vegetables, and then topped with a can of crushed tomatoes. This original creation led Ike Sewell to create the now famous chain restaurant, Pizzeria Uno.” (Image: istock)

It is one of America's most famous regional pizza types. According to chef Shantanu's post, the unique taste of this pizza is because of minerals present in New York's tap water supply. (Image: istock)

Also known as 'Sfincione', this thick-cut pizza made with pillowy dough has a crunchy crust and robust tomato sauce. Chef Shantanu says, "This square-cut pizza is served with or without the cheese. Interestingly, in some preparations, cheese is placed underneath the sauce to prevent the pie from becoming soggy.” (Image: istock)

Innovated by Greek immigrants who came to America, this pizza features a thick and chewy crust cooked in a shallow oiled pan, resulting in a nearly deep-fried bottom. This pizza has a puffier crust and chewier than thin crust pizza. (Image: istock)

Chef Ed Ladou innovated California pizza or gourmet pizza in the late 1970s and used mustard, ricotta, pate, and red pepper to make a unique pizza recipe. The pizza was served to Wolfgang Puck and impressed by the chef's innovative pie; Puck invited him to be the head pizza chef at his restaurant. Later, the chef made 250 unique pizza recipes that eventually formed the menu of the California Pizza Kitchen. (Image: istock)

Originally baked in an automotive square pan in 1940, Detroit pizza was first topped with pepperoni, followed by brick cheese, which is spread at the edges of the pizza, giving it a caramelized cheese perimeter. This pizza has a thick extra crispy crust that is tender and airy inside. (Image: istock)

As per chef Shantanu’s post, it's a thin crust pizza made with zero yeast and has a cracker-like consistency. This pizza uses Provel processed cheese which is a gooey combination of Cheddar, Swiss and Provolone cheese. (Image: istock)

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