There are multiple versions about the real origin of pizza. Most of them attribute the credit to the Italians, master pizza makers who popularized it throughout the world. Many authors claim that pizza, as it is known today, comes from the city of Naples and appears as a popular dish among the inhabitants of the region, at some undefined moment in the 17th century.
It is said that the Italian Nicola Vaccarezzaa native of Genova, was the one who made the first pizza known in Buenos Aires with enormous popularity and success. In fact, the furor over this dish positioned Argentina as one of the countries with the largest number of pizzerias per inhabitant in the world.
For this reason, it is not surprising to find a large number of fans in various restaurants and gastronomic spaces in the Buenos Aires city. Many of these strongholds offer the delicacy with different styles of dough and cooking, as well as toppings and flavor combinations. Here is a list of some original and rare ones to try.
PIZZA WITH PORTOBELLOS AND GRILLED SAUSAGE – COSI MI PIACE
To try an authentic Roman-style pizza, the must stop is Cosi Mi Piace. They are made with Italian Divella flour, natural fermentation and cooked in an Acunto brand wood-fired oven, brought from Naples. The result? A pizza with a very thin, crispy dough, without edges and very easy to digest. Its varied menu suggests thirteen rosse (with Italian tomato sauce), four bianche (without sauce) and two veggie alternatives. One of the most striking is the Fornarina with pomodoro, Fior di latte mozzarella, baked portobellos and grilled sausage. For an additional fee, you can add ingredients to taste, such as poached egg, anchovies, salami, prosciutto di Parma, bresaola and portobello, among others. For pairing there are Italian appetizers and wines to drink by the glass. It has a large industrial-style living room, sidewalk tables, and a picturesque outdoor patio with cobblestone floors, inspired by the streets of Italy.
Address: El Salvador 4618, Palermo.
Instagram: @cosimipiaceok
RATATOUILLE PIZZA – BAGA
Located within the Argentine Hippodrome of PalermoBAGA amalgamates French style with native touches. A fusion-inspired menu created by the executive chef Dante Liporace It combines flavors from both French and Argentine cuisine. Proof of this are the original pizzas that are presented on the menu, Neapolitan style based on sourdough and artisanal cheeses. First of all there is the Pizza Ratatouillewith tomatoes, zucchini and eggplant, while the Pizza Blanche It surprises with its combination of ricotta, sardo, olives, olive and parsley. Ideal for sharing (or not, as the menu suggests), they suggest pairing them with one of the classic or signature cocktails, such as the Adventurous Archer, prepared with spiced rum, pineapple, orange and passion fruit juices, and mint.
Address: Av. del Libertador 4101, Palermo.
Instagram: @bagauelosaires
ROQUEFORT CHEESE AND HONEY PIZZA – CROSTA PIZZA
Crosta Pizza is a pizzeria located in the growing gastronomic hub of Villa Adelina, in a municipal park where the area’s golf course previously operated. The space, surrounded by greenery and with some small tables to enjoy when the weather permits – in addition to its interior room – is distinguished by its pizzas made based on old Italian recipes in a wood-fired oven. They are Neapolitan style, with the renowned edge, but with a lot of filling and unusual ingredients. Among them, one of the most original is the bittersweet Cisneros, which adds Roquefort cheese and honey to the classic base of tomato and mozzarella sauce. The varieties are named after the surrounding streets, to pay tribute to the neighborhood. An icon of the area.
Address: Gra. Lamadrid 1710, Villa Adelina.
Instagram: @crostaapizza
SPICY SPICE, CHICKEN AND GUACAMOLE PIZZA – PIZZA CERO
Pizza Cero, the Buenos Aires classic that is celebrating 40 years, shines with a unique proposal: the Mexican Pizzaprepared with abundant high-quality mozzarella, homemade tomato sauce, spicy spices, shredded and seasoned chicken and guacamole distributed over its entire surface, which gives it a very particular twist. Faithful to tradition, their stone-fired pizzas, thin and crispy, are kneaded by hand and cooked in a gas and wood oven by a master pizza maker, following an artisanal process that ensures quality and flavor. In addition to its iconic pizzas, the menu includes tapas options, meat and fish dishes, and homemade desserts. To complete the experience, they offer signature cocktails that can be enjoyed in their elegant Art Deco-style bar or in the new outdoor bar, overlooking the Avenida del Libertador grove. Open every day, Pizza Cero is ideal for gatherings of friends or family, both day and night.
Address: Av. del Libertador 1800, Recoleta.
Instagram: @pizzacero
LEBANESE PIZZA – PICSA
On a corner of Palermo there is an option that manages to unite traditionalists and new foodies: a pizza with Argentine DNA, made with sourdough, cooked over a wood fire, with a crispy base and an airy dough, whose varieties are irresistible. This place stands out for the creativity and originality of its dishes, among which is, for example, the exotic Lebanese pizza, with roasted tomato, cashew tahini, seasonal vegetables baked over a wood fire, fresh parsley and za’atar, a ideal dish to discover new flavors. To accompany, in addition to various beers and cocktails, you can opt for some of their wines, curated by the sommelier Aldo Graziani.
Address: Nicaragua 4896, Palermo, CABA
Instagram: @picsa_ba
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