Ragazzi Bistro

The history of pizza begins in ancient Greek and Roman times with early flatbreads similar to focaccia, brushed with oil and oregano to enhance flavor. In 1570, Renaissance chef Bartolomeo Scappi documented several recipes for pizza in his cookbook Opera dell'arte del cucinare. These early versions were far removed from modern forms, yet they marked an important moment in its development. In 18th-century Naples, flatbread topped with tomatoes became a staple among the city's working class, valued for its simplicity and ability to satisfy hunger. Its popularity spread quickly, and by the early 1800s it was commonly sold by street vendors and small neighborhood bakeries. Antica Pizzeria Port'Alba in Naples is widely regarded as the world's first pizzeria. It began producing food for peddlers in 1738 before opening a sit-down restaurant with chairs and tables in 1830 - still operating from the same location today. French writer and food historian Alexandre Dumas, père later described this Neapolitan staple as winter food for the humble, flavored simply with oil, cheese, tomato, anchovies, or fat.

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