Italian · Food & Drink
"Pizza" in Italian: pizza
la pizza
Pizza in Italian is la pizza (PEET-tsah). Order by name: una margherita, una marinara. A whole pie is una pizza; a slice is una fetta di pizza.
Ordering out
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How to pronounce pizza
Say it
PEET-tsah
/ˈpit.tsa/
Pizza is PEET-tsah. The zz is a strong ts sound.
"Pizza" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la pizza | pizza The dish. | The dish. |
| una pizza | a pizza Ordering one. | Ordering one. |
| pizzeria | pizzeria Place that makes pizza. | Place that makes pizza. |
| pizza al taglio | pizza by the slice Roman-style counters. | Roman-style counters. |
How to use pizza in real life
- 1Ordering out
Per me una pizza margherita, grazie.
For me a margherita pizza, please.
Una pizza + type.
- 2Weekend plan
Stasera facciamo la pizza in casa.
Tonight we're making pizza at home.
Fare la pizza.
- 3Street food
Prendo una fetta di pizza al taglio.
I'll take a slice of pizza by the cut.
Pizza al taglio.
Mistakes English speakers make with pizza
Incorrect: Il pizza.
Correct: La pizza.
Pizza is feminine.
Incorrect: Uno pizza.
Correct: Una pizza.
Feminine article una.
Good to know
In Italy pizza is often a whole round for one person, not always shared like in some countries. Pizza al taglio is sold by weight or slice; Neapolitan classics stay simple: tomato, mozzarella, basil.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a pizzeria
ChatPal
Che pizza prendi?
Which pizza are you getting?
You
Una pizza con funghi, se ce l'hanno.
A pizza with mushrooms, if they have it.
ChatPal
Io prendo la pizza marinara.
I'll take the marinara pizza.
You
Perfetto. Poi condividiamo un pezzo di pizza.
Perfect. Then we'll share a piece of pizza.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pizza" in Italian
Gender?
Feminine: la pizza, una pizza.
How do I order?
Una pizza + the name, or per me una margherita.
Slice vs whole?
Fetta di pizza or pizza al taglio vs una pizza tonda.
Pizza place?
Una pizzeria.
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