I love all pizza.

But if forced to name my best ever, I say Sorbillo’s in Naples. Gorgonzola, ham, mushroom. Fantastic. And inexpensive.

When I first travelled Italy at age-17, Rockin’ Ronnie introduced me to Calzone. Oven-baked folded pizza made with leavened dough.  It originated in Naples, as well.

Back in Italy in 2023, I thought I’d further explore the pizza homeland.

Alice Pizza is a super popular chain. Light, airy dough made with little yeast.

Of 60 varieties, my server in Lucca recommended something unique. Like a pizza ham sandwich. Served cold, not hot. Delicious.

In the mountainous north, Mikey likes a Trento pizzeria run by a family from Napoli.

This was the combo recommended to me by the boss. Spinach. Pork. …

This Capricciosa in an airport restaurant was surprisingly good. Plenty of artichokes.