At Pizza Roma, we’re passionate about great pizza — but have you ever stopped to wonder how this beloved dish came to be? From the streets of Naples to your door in Conisbrough, pizza has one of the most fascinating food stories ever told. Pull up a chair and dig in.
It All Started in Naples
Pizza as we know it today was born in Naples, Italy, sometime in the 18th century. Back then, it was humble street food — flatbread topped with tomatoes, oil, and whatever else was affordable — sold to the city’s working-class population who needed something cheap, filling, and fast. Sound familiar? Some things never change.
The real turning point came in 1889, when the legendary Neapolitan pizzaiolo Raffaele Esposito created a special pizza in honour of Queen Margherita of Savoy. Topped with tomato, mozzarella, and fresh basil to represent the colours of the Italian flag, the Pizza Margherita was born — and the world of food was never quite the same again.
Pizza Goes Global
For centuries, pizza remained largely an Italian secret. That all changed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when waves of Italian immigrants carried their culinary traditions with them to the United States. Cities like New York and Chicago embraced pizza wholeheartedly, each putting their own spin on it — the thin, foldable New York slice and the deep, hearty Chicago deep dish both became icons in their own right.
After World War II, American soldiers returning from Italy brought a serious pizza craving home with them, and demand exploded. By the 1950s and 60s, pizza had transformed from an immigrant staple into a mainstream American obsession — and soon after, the rest of the world followed.
Pizza Arrives in Britain
Pizza made its way to the UK in the 1960s, initially appearing in Italian restaurants in London before gradually spreading across the country. By the 1980s and 90s, pizza had firmly established itself as one of Britain’s most loved foods, with pizzerias and takeaways popping up in towns and cities everywhere — including right here in Conisbrough.
Today, pizza is one of the most ordered takeaway foods in the UK, and it’s easy to see why. It’s versatile, shareable, endlessly customisable, and utterly delicious.
What Makes a Great Pizza?
After all these centuries, the secret to a great pizza hasn’t really changed — quality ingredients, good dough, and a passion for getting it right. At Pizza Roma, that’s exactly what we bring to every single order. From our classic Margheritas to our loaded signature pizzas, we honour the tradition that started in Naples while adding our own flavour to the story.
Order Your Slice of History Tonight
Whether you’re a purist who loves a simple Margherita or an adventurer who piles on every topping going, Pizza Roma is Conisbrough’s favourite pizza spot for a reason. Order online today and have a fresh, delicious pizza delivered straight to your door — fast, hot, and made with love.