The Secret Behind Our Classic Italian Pizzas
At Pizzaville, we're often asked what makes our pizzas so special. After all, pizza seems like a simple dish—dough, sauce, cheese, and toppings. Yet, anyone who has tasted a truly exceptional pizza knows there's a world of difference between an ordinary pizza and an extraordinary one. Today, we're pulling back the curtain to share some of the secrets that make our classic Italian pizzas stand out in Canada's competitive pizza landscape.
The Foundation: Our Authentic Dough
Every great pizza starts with the perfect dough, and ours is the result of years of refinement. We use '00' flour imported directly from Italy—the finest grade available, known for its silky texture and ability to create the perfect balance between crispness and chewiness when baked.
Our dough follows a traditional Neapolitan recipe that includes just four ingredients: flour, water, salt, and a small amount of yeast. The magic happens in our 24-hour cold fermentation process, which develops complex flavors and the ideal texture. This slow fermentation is a step many delivery chains skip, but it's essential to achieving that authentic Italian flavor profile.
Each dough ball is hand-stretched to order—never rolled with a pin or pressed by a machine. This preserves the air pockets that give our crust its light, airy interior and distinctive leopard-spotted char when baked.
Our pizzaiolos hand-stretching dough using traditional techniques
The Soul of Our Pizza: Signature Sauce
Our pizza sauce is made exclusively from San Marzano tomatoes, grown in the volcanic soil near Mount Vesuvius in Italy. These tomatoes are prized for their sweet flavor, low acidity, and minimal seeds—creating a sauce that's rich and balanced.
The recipe for our sauce comes from founder Maria Rossi's grandmother, with a blend of herbs and spices that's been kept a family secret for generations. What we can tell you is that we keep it simple, allowing the natural flavor of the tomatoes to shine through with just a few enhancing elements.
Unlike many commercial pizza sauces, ours contains no added sugar or preservatives. Each batch is prepared fresh in small quantities to ensure consistent quality and flavor in every pizza we deliver.
Premium Cheeses: Beyond Basic Mozzarella
While many pizzerias use pre-shredded, processed cheese to save time and money, we insist on using only fresh, high-quality dairy products. Our classic pizzas feature a blend of fresh fior di latte mozzarella (cow's milk mozzarella) and aged Parmigiano-Reggiano.
For our specialty pizzas, we incorporate other Italian cheeses like creamy ricotta, smoky provolone, or tangy gorgonzola, each selected to complement specific flavor profiles. We're also proud to offer Canadian-made alternatives, supporting local dairy farmers while maintaining the authentic taste our customers expect.
Fresh mozzarella being prepared for our pizzas
Toppings: Quality Over Quantity
At Pizzaville, we believe in the Italian philosophy of "less is more" when it comes to toppings. Rather than piling on excessive ingredients that can make a pizza soggy and overwhelming, we focus on a balanced approach using fewer, higher-quality components.
Our vegetables are locally sourced whenever possible, supporting Canadian farmers while ensuring peak freshness. Our meats, such as the prosciutto di Parma on our Pizzaville Special or the spicy sopressata on our Diavola, are imported from Italy to maintain authenticity.
Each topping is prepared daily in our kitchens—vegetables are sliced fresh, herbs are hand-torn, and meats are portioned to order. This attention to detail ensures that every bite delivers the perfect combination of flavors.
The Heat: Our Baking Process
Traditional Neapolitan pizza is baked in wood-fired ovens at extremely high temperatures (430°C/800°F or higher) for just 60-90 seconds. While maintaining wood-fired ovens in all our delivery locations isn't practical, we've invested in specialized electric deck ovens that can reach similar temperatures.
These high-temperature ovens create the characteristic leopard-spotted crust, with small charred bubbles that add flavor complexity. The intense heat also ensures that the pizza cooks quickly, preserving the moisture in the dough and preventing the toppings from drying out.
Each of our pizza makers undergoes rigorous training to master the timing and techniques required for perfect baking, as even 10 seconds too long can be the difference between a perfect and an overcooked pizza.
The Final Secret: Passion and Tradition
Beyond ingredients and techniques, the true secret to our pizza's quality is the passion our team brings to the craft. Many of our pizza makers have trained in Italy or under Italian masters, learning traditions that have been perfected over generations.
We respect pizza's heritage while adapting to Canadian tastes and preferences. This balance of tradition and innovation keeps our menu exciting while maintaining the authentic core that made Italian pizza beloved worldwide.
When you order from Pizzaville, you're not just getting a meal—you're experiencing the result of our ongoing quest for pizza perfection. From our kitchen to your door, every step is designed to deliver an authentic taste of Italy, right here in Canada.
Want to try our authentic Italian pizza?
Order online today and discover the Pizzaville difference for yourself. Our delivery service ensures your pizza arrives hot and fresh, just as if you were dining in Italy!
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