July 10th is celebrated as Pizza Day, in fact one of the most popular foods around the world. Who can resist a round? Be it savory or sweet. Besides, there’s nothing easier than ordering a pizza when a guest arrives, right? Therefore, in this post we decided to bring a special selection of places in Rio and SP for you to enjoy Pizza Day in the best way! Furthermore, also read where to eat fondue and the Gosto da Amazônia festival.
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Pizza Day
Rio de Janeiro
Braz
To celebrate the date and also its 23rd anniversary, Bráz pizzeria brought several new features! Among them, the Pizza della Calabria (R$ 61 individual/ R$ 97 large), made with Nduja, a typical sausage from the Calabria region, made with pork, herbs, spices and Calabrian pepper, giving the pizza piquancy. Furthermore, another new addition is Pizza Fiocco (R$55 individual / R$93 large), which does not have tomato sauce, its base is white cream. On top, Royale ham, mozzarella and gremolata, as well as rustic mashed potatoes and parmesan.
End: Rua Maria Angélica, 129 | Tel: 21 2535-0687
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Cantina da Praça
As a traditional Italian cantina, I couldn’t help but mention Cantina’s pizzas. Among the flavors on the menu, Margherita (R$ 46), Pepperoni (R$ 54) and Cantina, house tomato sauce, shitake sautéed in olive oil, goat cheese, oregano and truffle oil (R$ 59) are some house suggestions.
End: R. Jangadeiros, 28| Tel: 21 32589540
Capricious
The restaurant offers a wide variety of pizzas on the menu. Among the options, for example, Caprino with tomato sauce, Roman goat, goat cheese, Parma ham and oregano (R$ 60 individual / R$ 86 family). In addition, for sweet pizzas, banana with white chocolate (R$ 52 individual / R$ 66 family) and black or white chocolate (R$ 42 individual / R$ 56 family).
End: Rua Maria Angélica, 37 | Tel: 21 2527-2656
Cultivate
Coltivi located in Botafogo focuses on pizzas made with fiber-rich Italian flours such as rotonda, with natural levain and long fermentation. Among the options, the Margherita Coltivi, with San Marzano Doc tomato sauce, burrata, buffalo mozzarella and basil (R$ 75).
End: Rua Conde de Irajá, 53 | Tel: 21 9653-25353
Iron and Flour
The restaurant’s menu features the latest recipes created by New York chef Sei Shiroma are: Scampi (shrimp, half-cured mozzarella, garlic cream, tomato sauce, parsley and lemon – R$ 53), Classic NY (tomato sauce, mozzarella, oregano and a touch of Calabrian pepper – R$ 47) . In addition, the house’s first sweet pizza: the Black Forest, inspired by s’mores, famous marshmallow sandwiches typical of North American culture (R$ 45).
End:Rua Arnaldo Quintela, 23| Tel: 21 96627-5920
Gero Panini
At Gero Panini, the Fasano Group’s new venture in Rio, you can try authentic Neapolitan pizzas, with fresh tomato sauce and very little cheese, made in a wood-fired oven. Among the options are the Funghi, with Paris mushrooms, tomato sauce and mozzarella (R$ 57), the Vegetarian, with grilled eggplant and zucchini with tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan (R$ 54), and the Calabresa, which has Calabrian sausage, buffalo mozzarella and tomato sauce (R$57).
End: Rua Aníbal de Mendonça, 157 | Tel: 21 2239-8158
Mother Jamma
In celebration of Pizza Day, the house will launch 4 new flavors. Firstly, the Salsiccia Affumicata (R$ 74.50), for fans of intense flavors, which runs until the 11th. Soon after, the Cacio e Pepe (R$ 69.50), a classic Italian pasta recipe, from July 12th to 18th. The Patate and Pancetta (R$ 74.50), for the winter climate, from the 19th to the 25th. And also the Norcina (R$ 79.50), which contains smoked buffalo mozzarella, Tuscan sausage, a mix of mushrooms and olive oil truffled, from the 26th to the 1st of August. In addition, the restaurant will waive the delivery fee throughout the month of July for orders placed from Monday to Wednesday.
End: Saturnine Street of Brito, 50 | Tel: 21 3875-1
Ramiro Artisanal Pizza
Newly arrived in Copacabana, the delivery pizzeria will celebrate the date throughout the month. Therefore, in July, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays are promotion days. On Monday, when you buy a 40cm pizza, get a 30cm classic, while on Tuesday, when you buy a 30cm pizza, get a 30cm classic. On Wednesday, when you buy a 25cm pizza, get a classic 25cm pizza. Among the flavors, the Carbonara stands out, with tomato sauce, mozzarella, homemade bacon, creamy egg yolk, parmesan and black pepper.
Address: Rua Siqueira Campos, n. 257, store 22 – Copacabana. Telephone: 21 99409-1972. Delivery times: 5:30 pm to 11:30 pm. Own delivery or Ifood.
São Paulo
Local café
The Italian specializing in Neapolitan-style pizzas created a special action for Pizza Day. On 7/10, anyone who orders any flavor in the room will receive a complimentary Traditional Cannolo. The pizzas will be served on site, from 6pm, in three individual flavors. They are: Locale, with tomato sauce, buffalo mozzarella and basil (R$38), Pepperoni (R$38) and Zucchini (R$38). Those who prefer to order delivery via Rappi can choose between some combos, such as 2 pizzas (flavors of choice) for R$84 or 1 Pizza + 2 cannoli + 1 drink for R$94.
Address: Rua Manuel Guedes, 349 – Itaim Bibi. WhatsApp requests: (11)94140-4371.
Pizza da Mooca
Famous for its Neapolitan-style rounds, the pizzeria will have a promotion until July 11th to celebrate Pizza Day. For just R$32, the customer gets a small Pepperoni pizza and a can of Coca Cola. Orders can be made via iFood, picked up directly at the Pinheiros and Mooca units, or even consumed in the salon.
Addresses: Pinheiros – R. Joao Moura, 529. Tel.: (11) 3064.0060. Mooca – R. da Mooca, 1747 – Mooca
Tel.: (11) 3571-1221.
QT Pizza Bar
The pizzeria has added three new flavors with cheese in celebration of Pizza Day, whether to order in the lounge in Jardins or delivery. They are: Catu (R$50), with tomato sauce, Pepperoni, Catupiry, parmesan, basil pesto and onion, Cacio e Pepe (R$48), which contains Parmesan, Provolone, Calabrese Pepper, Black Pepper and olive oil (lightly spicy ) and Molasses (R$50), with Parmesan, Fior di Latte, Goat Cheese and Truffle Honey. The news will be on display until July 31st. Additionally, you can order all 3 pizzas together for R$120.
Address: Alameda Ministro Rocha Azevedo, 1096. Requests by calling 11 96367-4656. Reduced opening hours in the salon from Tuesday to Friday (6:00 pm to 9:00 pm) and Saturday to Sunday (5:00 pm to 9:00 pm). Delivery via Ifood, Rappi or Uber Eats.
Saint Germain
The emporium launched a menu of special 8-piece pizzas, with natural fermentation dough to finish at home. There are around 14 varieties of savory round with classics such as Marguerita (R$58), Portuguesa (R$66) and Calabresa (R$62). Pizzas can be delivered in two ways: semi-ready (to be finished in around 8 minutes in the home oven at 200°C) or already finished at Saint Germain.
Orders can be made by calling (11) 3167-5400 with self-delivery within a radius of up to 1 km, via the IFood app or with in-store pickup. End: Rua Manuel Guedes, 110, Itaim Bibi. (11) 3167-5400.
By Duda Vétere and Catarina Viamonte.
Photos: Derek Mangabeira, Lipe Borges, Tomás Rangel, Thaddeus Brunelli.
