Pizza Margherita

Pizza Margherita Also: Margherita Pizza, Neapolitan Margherita
Gluten: Likely contains restriction
Dairy: Likely contains restriction
Peanut: Likely OK

The foundational Neapolitan pizza: a thin wheat crust with hand-crushed San Marzano tomatoes, fresh fior di latte mozzarella, and basil, baked in a wood-fired oven at very high heat.

Allergen data cross-referenced against published allergen databases.

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Full allergen breakdown

Ingredients

  • '00' wheat flour (Gluten)
  • water
  • salt
  • yeast
  • San Marzano tomatoes
  • fior di latte mozzarella
  • fresh basil
  • olive oil

Hidden Ingredients

These ingredients are not typically listed on menus but are present in traditional preparations.

  • fior di latte is cow's milk mozzarella (dairy)
  • '00' flour is high-protein wheat
  • some establishments add a tiny amount of oil to the dough or brush with lard (rare)

Allergen Breakdown

Dairy-Free

Likely contains restriction

Fior di latte mozzarella is cow's milk dairy. Order pizza marinara for dairy-free.

Gluten-Free

Likely contains restriction

Made from wheat flour. Traditional Neapolitan dough is 100% wheat.

Peanut-Free

Likely OK

No peanuts on pizza margherita.

Tree Nut-Free

Likely OK

No tree nuts on pizza margherita.

Shellfish-Free

Likely OK

No shellfish on pizza margherita.

Egg-Free

Likely OK

No eggs in Neapolitan pizza dough or on margherita.

Fish-Free

Likely OK

No fish on pizza margherita.

Soy-Free

Likely OK

No soy in pizza margherita.

Sesame-Free

Likely OK

No sesame on standard pizza margherita.

Vegetarian

Likely OK

Fully vegetarian.

Key risk: Pizza margherita is wheat and dairy — both major allergens. The Neapolitan tradition is simple and honest: flour, tomato, mozzarella. The only complexity is that 'mozzarella' in Italy means fior di latte (cow's milk) unless specified as 'di bufala' (buffalo milk, still dairy). Pizza marinara (tomato, garlic, oregano, no cheese) is the dairy-free alternative.

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Important: Dish Scout is a reference guide, not medical advice. Traditional recipes vary by restaurant, region, and chef. Always verify ingredients with restaurant staff before ordering. When in doubt, don't eat it.