What are the rules for eating pizza in Italy?

Slice of pizza are only sold on street or “al tagilo” which sells slices by weight. In Italy restaurants, pizzas are always served rounded on a plate and each pizza is made specially for each customer to enjoy. Asia’s food sharing culture may sometimes be hard to comprehend by Italian locals, though it is mainly culture difference.

Diners in restaurants always use forks and knives in formal settings, while folding slices with their hands is common during casual meals. Italians respect the pizza’s integrity and often finish the crust as they view it as an essential and important part of the pizza. 

To enhance the pizza flavours, you can choose to pair it with water, light beer, or a simple wine which are not competing the pizza’s tastes. Sugary sodas are not common beverages while eating pizzas in Italy.

Last by not least, please avoid adding ketchup or ranch to overshadow the pizza’s natural taste and show your greatest respect to the chef and the restaurants.