It may seem strange, but a quick Google search will reveal that the world loves pizza. People all over the globe enjoy this dish daily, but there are some expensive pizzas. Before you spit in your mouth at the thought of paying any amount of money for a piece of pie, know that these pizzas are worth it. The five most expensive pizzas in the world are:
1. $1.5 million (Pizza Margherita, 2009)
In 2009, Italian restaurant owner Giuseppe Colucci created a modified version of the traditional Margherita pizza and made its debut at Roscioli on New York’s Madison Avenue. They named the pizza a “modernist masterpiece.” The chef made it from high-quality prosciutto, mozzarella cheeses, and basil flown in from Italy. The dough, however, was the true star of the show. Colucci, a talented pizzaiolo, imported all of his ingredients from Italy and developed his recipe for the crust. A few bites will run you about $1.5 million.
2. $1.5 million (Antillean Gold, 2012)
In December of 2012, an anonymous buyer shelled out $1.5 million for a single slice of pizza at an auction in New York City. The pizza, known as the Antillean Gold, was made with ingredients such as white truffles imported from Italy and 24-karat gold flakes. Chef Zimmerman sold the pricey pie at his restaurant, Andrew Zimmerman’s 11 Madison Park, to benefit the Bowery Mission in New York City. It wasn’t the first time that a pizza sold at an auction. In 2011, a 16-inch pizza sold at the same auction for $285,000.
3. $1.5 million (Pizza Marinara, 2009)
Another Ferrari collaboration with the Hollywood star has to be one of the most expensive pizzas in the world. This “Edizione Speciale” variant of the famous Marinara pizza was created by Pizza Studio under a deal with Ferrari North America and offered for sale for a limited time at select eateries around Los Angeles, including Pizzeria Mozza, Adesso, and Gjelina.
This car-themed pizza, which featured a hot pepper rose and Italian sausage patties, is said to taste so good it could make even a Ferrari driver happy. If you can’t afford this $12,000 pizza, you still have the option of just buying a Ferrari.
4. $1.8 million (Bacon and eggs pizza, 2010)
This pizza was created by 11 chefs from New York City’s La Esquina and offered at an exclusive party for about one month in 2010. The menu for the event included a lamb burger, salmon tataki tacos, ceviche, and two varieties of fried chicken. The most expensive pizza, however, was the Bacon & Eggs pie. The pizza featured truffle-infused vodka sauce, fried quail eggs, and caviar. The cost for this meal of a lifetime was $1.8 million.
5. $3 million (Antipasto, 2006)
When someone mentions the word “pizza,” Vegas may not come to mind, but there are a few top-notch Italian restaurants in Sin City. At Picasso, the Antipasto has been making the rounds for a few years. The pizza, made in a frying pan and weighing about 22 pounds, is topped with shrimp, salmon, and caviar. This decadent meal costs about three million dollars.
Bottomline
It may seem crazy at first to pay such high prices for a hunk of dough and toppings, but it’s essential to keep in mind that these are excellent pizzas. The ingredients’ quality makes these pizzas so expensive, especially when you consider that they use these highest quality, fresh products:
The most delicate prosciutto and mozzarella
Truffle-infused vodka sauce
Caviar and pure gold leaves
However, it’s essential to know that these pizzas all came from the wild imaginations of restaurant owners who, quite literally, thought outside the box when they were creating their menu items.
