Can You Get Hawaiian Pizza in Italy?

Alright, let me tell you something. This question makes me laugh every single time.

The short answer? No, you probably cannot walk into a random pizzeria in Italy and order Hawaiian pizza. And honestly, if you try, you might get some interesting looks.

But the long answer? That is way more complicated and actually pretty fascinating. Let me explain from the perspective of someone who grew up in Italy and now makes pizza every day here in Copenhagen.

What Is a Cornicione?

You know what makes me smile? When someone comes into MaMeMi, takes a bite of their pizza, and then looks at that puffy edge and asks, “What do you call this part? It’s so good.” That, my friend, is called the cornicione. And yes, it should be good. Really good. Let me tell you about this special part of the pizza that many people overlook, but that we pizza makers obsess over every single day.