where did pizza originate?

Answer 1

The foundations for Pizza were originally laid by the early Greeks who first baked large, round and flat breads which they topped with various items such as olive oils, spices, potatoes and other things.

Tomatoes were not discovered at that time or, very likely, they would have used them as we do today.

Eventually the idea of flat bread found its way to Italy where, in the 18th century, the flat breads called "Pizzas", were sold on the streets and in the markets. They were not topped with anything but were enjoyed au naturel. Since they were relatively cheap to make, were tasty and filling, they were sold to the poor all over Naples by street vendors.The acceptance of the tomato by the Neapolitans and the visit of a queen contributed to the Pizza as we know and enjoy it today.

In about 1889, Queen Margherita, accompanied by her husband, Umberto I, took an inspection tour of her Italian Kingdom. During her travels around Italy she saw many people, especially the peasants, eating this large, flat bread. Curious, the queen ordered her guards to bring her one of these Pizza breads. The Queen loved the bread and would eat it every time she was out amongst the people, which caused some consternation in Court circles. It was not seemly for a Queen to dine on peasant's food.

Never the less, the queen loved the bread and decided to take matters into her own hands. Summoning Chef Rafaelle Esposito from his pizzeria to the royal palace, the queen ordered him to bake a selection of pizzas for her pleasure.

To honor the queen who was so beloved by her subjects, Rafaelle decided to make a very special pizza just for her. He baked a Pizza topped with tomatoes, Mozarella Cheese, and fresh Basil (to represent the colors of the Italian flag: Red, white, and green).

This became Queen Margherita's favorite pizza and when word got out that this was one of the queen's favorite foods, she became even more popular with the Italian people. She also started a culinary tradition, the Pizza Margherita, which lasts to this very day in Naples and has now spread throughout the world.

Answer 2

Where Did Pizza Originate From

Answer 3

Ancient Greeks ate a flat, baked bread with assorted toppings called plankuntos. This flatbread may have been a derivative of something Babylonians ate in earlier centuries.

While originally thought to be poisonous, Spaniards who had been to Mexico and Peru introduced the tomato to Italy in the 16th century.

The original mozzarella cheese was made from the milk of Indian water buffalo in the 7th century. It was introduced to Italy in the 18th century.

The world's first true pizzeria may have been "Antica Pizzeria Port'Alba" which opened in 1830 and is still in business today at Via Port'Alba 18 in Naples.

Italian and Greek peasants ate earlier forms of pizza for several centuries before it became a hit among aristocracy. In 1889, a Neapolitan named Rafaele Esposito prepared pizza for King Umberto I and Queen Margherita, who apparently loved it.

An Italian immigrant named Gennaro Lombardi opened the first U.S. pizzeria in 1895 in New York City.

Pizza is now consumed all over the world, though travelers are often amazed by how different cultures have adapted pizza to their own preferences.

Answer 4

Where Did Pizza Come From

Answer 5

The kind of pizza we eat came from Italy.

Answer 6

pizza itself came in the united states. in italy is it called calzone or pizza pie. it is not open like regular pizza but its dough with filings inside.
i found this out, 15 yrs ago when i went to sicily, italy and ask for a pizza at a restaurant and they looked at me funny. then when i describe it to them, they said oh i wanted a calzone.

Answer 7

No not Italy, not Greek either Its from the middle east! They used to make it on pita pread long long before. Trust me i took 3 food and nutritions classes in college.
Besides I'm CHEF

Answer 8

I am pretty sure America by Italian immigrants in New York or maybe Chicago.

Answer 9

That is an interesting question I hope you'll get some reasonable answers

Answer 10

Actually, Mexico, not Italy.