Margherita pizza

typical Neapolitan pizza topped with tomato, mozzarella, and fresh basil

Margherita pizza or Pizza Margherita is a pizza made with tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, salt, and olive oil. It was created in Naples, Italy in 1889 by Raffaele Esposito. It was created in honor of Queen Margherita of Italy.

A Margherita pizza