{"id":2364,"date":"2025-07-23T09:00:47","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T00:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/?p=2364"},"modified":"2025-07-14T10:57:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-14T01:57:15","slug":"how-to-eat-italian-pizza-naples-style-22037","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/how-to-eat-italian-pizza-naples-style-22037\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Eat Authentic Italian Pizza the Right Way\uff5cTips from Naples to Tokyo"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cut into 4 Pieces<\/h2>\r\n
\"A<\/div>\r\n

A piping hot large pizza straight from a traditional oven imported from Naples. You can almost feel the heat!<\/p>\r\n

\"This<\/div>\r\n

This time, we tried the classic Margherita from Antica Pizzeria Da Michele in Ebisu. It\u2019s a whopping 35cm in diameter! Regulars usually eat one whole pizza by themselves. It pairs perfectly with beer or wine!<\/p>\r\n

In Japanese restaurants, pizzas are usually served pre-sliced in a radial pattern, but in Italy, it\u2019s common for the pizza to be served whole without being cut.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

\"Cut\"Start<\/div>\r\n

Once the pizza is on the table, grab your knife and fork and start cutting. To keep the slices even, start by cutting it in half.<\/p>\r\n

\"After\"The<\/div>\r\n

After cutting it in half, cut again to make 4 equal slices. If you\u2019re sharing with others, you can cut it into more pieces depending on the number of people or plate size, but the staff recommends four slices for the best experience.<\/p>\r\n

\"We<\/div>\r\n

We cut it into 4 pieces first, then further halved them to make 8 slices for easier sharing based on the plate size.<\/p>\r\n

Transfer to Your Plate<\/h2>\r\n
\"Slide\"The<\/div>\r\n

Slide your slice of pizza onto your own plate. The key is to move quickly. Without knowing the custom, you might be tempted to pick it up and eat with your hands \u2014 but here, let\u2019s go with the traditional Italian style.<\/p>\r\n

\"Once<\/div>\r\n

Once it\u2019s on your plate, cut it into bite-sized pieces using a knife and fork. In Italy, many people eat their pizza entirely without using their hands. Freshly baked pizza with melty mozzarella is simply irresistible.<\/p>\r\n

Slice Thin and Roll Up<\/h2>\r\n
\"First,\"You<\/div>\r\n

This next method is a bit more advanced. Start by cutting each of the 4 slices into long, narrow strips.
\r\nWe usually imagine pizza cut in radial slices, so this method is quite surprising! It\u2019s something you wouldn\u2019t know unless someone taught you!<\/p>\r\n

\"Once\"Use<\/div>\r\n
\"Once\"You\u2019re<\/div>\r\n

Once you have long strips of dough, use your knife and fork to roll them up. Once you can do this \u2014 congratulations, you\u2019re officially an Italian foodie!<\/p>\r\n

\"Take<\/div>\r\n

Take a bite and enjoy the mozzarella and tomato sauce bursting from the chewy dough. The rolled-up method is truly magical!<\/p>\r\n

Spice It Up with Chili Oil<\/h2>\r\n
\"Spice<\/div>\r\n

Once you\u2019ve eaten a bit, add the chili oil served with your pizza for a spicy twist. The hint of heat is the perfect contrast to the rich mozzarella.<\/p>\r\n

\"Of<\/div>\r\n

Of course, eating with your hands is perfectly fine too. Sinking your teeth into a big slice is one of the best things about pizza!<\/p>\r\n

Leave the Crust for Last?<\/h2>\r\n
\"First,<\/div>\r\n

And now for a bonus tip. Start by eating only the sauced part of the pizza, leaving the crust behind.<\/p>\r\n

\"Then,<\/div>\r\n

Wondering if the crust gets left behind? Don\u2019t worry. Cut it into bite-sized pieces afterward.<\/p>\r\n

\"Dip<\/div>\r\n

You can dip the crust in chili oil, or if you\u2019ve ordered appetizers, use their sauces. Finish your meal by soaking up the remaining oil or sauce with the crust \u2014 a perfect end to a perfect bite!<\/p>\r\n

\"Be<\/div>\r\n

Italian pizza goes great with Italian beer! Next time you share a pizza with friends or family, try these knife and fork techniques \u2014 they might just be amazed and say, \u201cI never knew you could eat it that way!\u201d<\/p>\r\n

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Italian pizza is perfect for sharing with friends and family in a fun, lively setting. Recently, more and more restaurants are serving pizza in the traditional Italian style.
\nThis time, we visited the popular Tokyo Ebisu restaurant Antica Pizzeria Da Michele to learn how to enjoy pizza the smart, authentic Italian way\u2014using a knife and fork!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":18,"featured_media":2367,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[55],"class_list":["post-2364","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-slug_articles","tag-how"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2364","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/18"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2364"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2364\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2366,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2364\/revisions\/2366"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2367"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2364"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2364"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/goodie-foodie.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2364"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}