There’s also Greek style, New England bar pies, Detroit style, and Sicilian.

Their answers were varied, but primarily focused on great ingredients and passion.

Read on to find out the rules for a perfect pizza.

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“Verace Pizza Napoletanahas very strict regulations.

These are usually displayed on-site, and often on a restaurant’s website.

“Italians have very strict culinary standards.

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Fortunately, they’re hard to miss.

These beauties give the pizza an irresistible smoky, charred flavor and a delightfully crispy and tender crust.

“Chefs appreciate a pizza restaurant that is authentic and true to its roots,” says Thanawalla.

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“First and foremost, I pay attention to the dough-making process.

It strongly indicates quality if the dough is made in-house and fermented properly.”

and evenly distributing the sauce and toppings.

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Their passion and craftsmanship shine through in every pizza they create.”

“That’s a foul smell like rotten eggs.

Sorry but even a dive is clean.”

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Note: Your experience may vary.

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Adding flour on pizza dough

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