# Pizzeria

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A **pizzeria** (ˌpitːseˈriːa), also called a **pizza parlor**[1], is a commercial establishment specializing in the preparation and sale of [pizza](/source/Pizza).[2] It may offer take-away, where the customer orders their food either in advance or at the restaurant and then takes the prepared food with them in a [pizza box](/source/Pizza_box). A pizzeria may [deliver food](/source/Pizza_delivery) to the customer's home.

## History

Main article: [History of pizza](/source/History_of_pizza)

One of the world's first pizzerias was founded in Naples by [Raffaele Esposito](/source/Raffaele_Esposito) in 1830. The restaurant, which continues to operate to this day, is nowadays named Pizzeria Brandi.

In the United States, sales of pizza started in 1905, when [Gennaro Lombardi](/source/Gennaro_Lombardi) installed a [pizza oven](/source/Pizza_oven) in his shop-café and started selling [pizza by the slice](/source/Pizza_by_the_slice).[3]

## Types

The sale of pizza is not exclusive to pizzerias, as the food product is also sold in [rosticcerias](/source/Rosticceria), [bakeries](/source/Bakery), [delicatessens](/source/Delicatessen) and [hypermarkets](/source/Hypermarket).[4]

### Pizzeria-restaurant

This is a particular type of [restaurant](/source/Restaurant) in which [calzones](/source/Calzone) and various [fried foods](/source/Fried_food) are also available alongside other dishes. Customers choose their orders from the [menu](/source/Menu) and are served at the table by a [waiter](/source/Waiter).[5] The [chef](/source/Chef) is assisted by a pizzaiolo, who is responsible for using the [oven](/source/Oven) and preparing the pizza.[6] It is usually served “al piatto” (round), although in some cases its length can be chosen ([pizza al metro](/source/Pizza_al_metro)).[7] Sometimes, “al piatto” pizza is also sold for takeaway ([take-out](/source/Take-out)).[8]

### Takeaway pizzeria

Smaller than a pizzeria-restaurant, it is a venue where pizza is purchased for consumption at home. Pizza may also be eaten on site, at counters or tables provided inside the establishment.[9] Takeaway pizzerias often have a refrigerator from which customers can also purchase [beverages](/source/Beverage).[10]

### Fast food

In the late 20th century, the concept of [fast food](/source/Fast_food) caused changes in pizza sales. Food stands offering *[pizza al taglio](/source/Pizza_al_taglio)* () started appearing in Italy, baking large rectangular pizzas sold in small slices. These slices are seldom topped with more than two ingredients, not counting tomato and cheese.[11]

#### Fast food chains

There are also [fast food](/source/Fast_food) chains that combine speed of service with the widespread consumption of pizza.[12] In [Italy](/source/Italy) the chain [Spizzico](/source/Spizzico) is well known, while among those in the [United States](/source/United_States) the most famous is [Pizza Hut](/source/Pizza_Hut).[13]

### Take and bake pizzeria

Take-and-bake pizzas are typically made to order out of fresh ingredients (though the pizzeria may also keep a number of commonly ordered or special sale price pizzas on hand for convenience). Often because the pizzas are made with fresh and unbaked ingredients and not heated in-store, the pizzas can be paid for in some states with [food assistance](/source/Food_Stamp_Program) [EBT](/source/Electronic_benefit_transfer) cards.[14]

According to *[Nation's Restaurant News](/source/Nation's_Restaurant_News)*, take-and-bake pizzerias typically have lower costs because they require less restaurant space and equipment. As a result, they are often able to undercut the national pizza giants.[15]

## Home delivery

See also: [Pizza delivery](/source/Pizza_delivery)

Home delivery is equally widespread and is sometimes used as a form of advertising; discount vouchers may accompany deliveries as promotional offers.[16] In Italy, a delivery charge, usually around one [euro](/source/Euro), is added to the bill.[17] Delivery generally takes place using small vehicles such as [scooters](/source/Scooter_(motorcycle)), equipped with special storage boxes.[18]

Pizza delivery by motorcycle inspired the video game *Radikal Bikers*.[19]

## See also

- [Trattoria](/source/Trattoria)

## References

1. ["pizza parlor"](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/pizza-parlor). *dictionary.cambridge.org*. 21 January 2026.

1. Gabriele Valdès (9 November 2016). ["15 things to know before opening a pizzeria"](http://www.agrodolce.it/2016/11/09/cose-da-sapere-prima-di-aprire-una-pizzeria/) (in Italian)

1. ["The History of Pizzerias"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120308204126/http://bestinformationabout.com/the-history-of-pizzerias/). Archived from [the original](http://bestinformationabout.com/the-history-of-pizzerias/) on 2012-03-08. Retrieved 2022-05-23.

1. ["Pane, pizza e impasti all'avanguardia a Monza. Il Forno del Maestro ed Era Pizza"](http://www.gamberorosso.it/it/news/1045522-pane-pizza-e-impasti-all-avanguardia-a-monza-il-forno-del-mastro-ed-era-pizza) (in Italian). 13 July 2017.

1. Chiara Serra (23 July 2013). ["Savona, 5mila euro di multa per due pezzi di pizza"](http://www.ilgiornale.it/news/interni/savona-5mila-euro-multa-due-pezzi-pizza-938094.html) (in Italian)

1. Prisca Sacchetti (8 April 2016). ["Lo chef è sopravvalutato: fate i pizzaioli"](https://www.dissapore.com/pizzerie/lo-chef-e-sopravvalutato-fate-i-pizzaioli/) (in Italian)

1. Lara De Luna (29 January 2018). ["Milano, la pizzeria nella quale il conto lo scegli tu: marketing o rivoluzione?"](http://www.repubblica.it/sapori/2018/01/29/news/milano_ambaradan_la_pizzeria_dove_scegli_tu_quanto_pagare-187533318/) (in Italian)

1. ["Pizza, business made in Italy un fatturato miliardario"](http://www.repubblica.it/economia/rapporti/osserva-italia/conad/2015/02/02/news/pizza_business_made_in_italy_un_fatturato_da_tre_miliardi-106350763/) (in Italian). 2 February 2015.

1. ["Giordania, la prima pizzeria al taglio italiana, gestita da rifugiati iracheni"](http://www.repubblica.it/solidarieta/volontariato/2017/10/27/news/giordania_la_prima_pizzeria_al_taglio_italiana_gestita_da_rifugiati_iracheni-179461716/) (in Italian). 27 October 2017.

1. ["Come fare per vendere bevande in una pizzeria da asporto?"](https://web.archive.org/web/20200925215202/https://www.cesaremartino.it/una-pizzeria-non-ha-bisogno-del-rec-per-vendere-bevande-occorre-un-corso.php) (in Italian). Archived from [the original](https://www.cesaremartino.it/una-pizzeria-non-ha-bisogno-del-rec-per-vendere-bevande-occorre-un-corso.php) on 25 September 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2017.

1. ["Pizza al Taglio"](https://www.tasteatlas.com/pizza-al-taglio). TasteAtlas. Retrieved 31 January 2026.

1. Elmar Burchia (22 August 2010). ["Burger King lancia il superpanino-pizza «Ma è meglio mangiarlo in compagnia»"](http://www.corriere.it/esteri/10_agosto_22/pizza-burger-new-york-elmar-burchia_74f4568a-adea-11df-8e8b-00144f02aabe.shtml) (in Italian)

1. Adriano Aiello (17 February 2014). ["Cosa ci fanno Farinetti, Pizza Hut e Italia nella stessa frase?"](https://www.dissapore.com/grande-notizia/farinetti-eataly-italia/) (in Italian)

1. Wallis, Jessica (March 13, 2009). ["Pappa Murphy's Pizza"](https://web.archive.org/web/20090822101734/http://www.taftindependent.com/news/view_article/848). *Taft Independent*. Archived from [the original](http://www.taftindependent.com/news/view_article/848) on 2009-08-22. Retrieved 2009-05-05.

1. Berkowitz, Matt (June 2003). ["The wiles of Wilson: WWE Diva Torrie Wilson reveals all—her secrets to success, that is"](https://web.archive.org/web/20040814080003/http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FCO/is_1_5/ai_101337651). *Wrestling Digest*. Archived from [the original](http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FCO/is_1_5/ai_101337651) on 2004-08-14. Retrieved 2019-02-12. – via FindArticles.

1. Sandro Gioiello (25 August 2016). ["Il drone che consegna la pizza a domicilio è l’invenzione più importante di sempre"](https://www.dailybest.it/tech/drone-consegna-pizza/) (in Italian)

1. ["Ma la consegna a domicilio conviene?"](https://web.archive.org/web/20180308042529/https://www.pizza.it/content/ma-la-consegna-domicilio-conviene) (in Italian). 8 April 2010. Archived from [the original](https://www.pizza.it/content/ma-la-consegna-domicilio-conviene) on 8 March 2018. Retrieved 7 March 2018.

1. ["Consegna pizze in scooter, fermato contromano: trovata droga"](https://web.archive.org/web/20180308042529/https://www.pizza.it/content/ma-la-consegna-domicilio-conviene) (in Italian). 26 November 2017. Archived from [the original](https://www.pizza.it/content/ma-la-consegna-domicilio-conviene) on 8 March 2018. Retrieved 7 March 2018.

1. ["Radikal Bikers"](https://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=9241). Retrieved 28 September 2016.

## External links

- [*The History Of Pizzerias*](https://web.archive.org/web/20120308204126/http://bestinformationabout.com/the-history-of-pizzerias/) at Bestinformationabout.com

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