PIZZA MARGHERITA – THE ESSENCE OF SIMPLICITY
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Among the countless types of modern pizza with dozens of layers of cheese, toppings and elaborate sauces, there is still one pizza that makes the whole world stop and smile – Pizza Margherita. Not just a dish, it is a symbol of Italy, of the spirit “the simpler, the more sophisticated”. And at Coraggio, that cake is made every day with reverence for a heritage that is more than 130 years old.
A story that begins with love and national pride
In 1889, in the city of Naples – the cradle of Italian pizza, chef Raffaele Esposito was invited to serve Queen Margherita of the Kingdom of Italy during her visit. Wanting to create something special, he created a pizza with the three colors of the Italian flag: red from tomatoes, white from mozzarella cheese, and green from fresh basil leaves.
When the Queen enjoyed it, she immediately loved the simple yet harmonious flavor. To express his gratitude, Raffaele Esposito named the cake after her –Pizza Margherita. Since then, that pizza has not only become a globally famous dish but alsosymbol of Italian culture and pride.
It can be said that the history of Pizza Margherita is the story of how Italians honor their identity: with cuisine, with sophistication in the seemingly simplest things.
The beauty of minimalism – “little but enough”
Pizza Margherita doesn’t have many ingredients. Just four main ingredients: flour, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and basil leaves. But it is that limitation that creates strength – where every element is properly enhanced.
A delicious cake starts with a thin base, kneaded by hand and baked in a wood oven at high temperatures to achieve the perfect crispiness on the outside, while still maintaining softness on the inside. Tomato sauce must be pureed fresh tomatoes, with a mild and sour taste. The mozzarella cheese used is fresh, gently melted, and has a characteristic milky taste. And finally, the young green basil leaves – the highlight that brings a pure aroma, making the pizza a complete symphony of color – aroma – taste.
All blend together without overwhelming each other. That is the spirit of Italian cuisine –Simple but profound, little but complete.
At Coraggio – Keeping the spirit of Naples in the heart of Hanoi
At Coraggio, we don’t try to “refresh” Margherita, we choose tokeep the traditional spirit intactof pizza has been with Italians for more than a century. Each cake is kneaded by hand and baked in a high-temperature stone oven – so that when it comes out of the oven, the crust is crispy, the cheese is melted and the scent of basil spreads, filling the whole space with the scent of Italy.
The most important thing is not the technique, but the feeling when cooking. A delicious pizza needs to be made with patience, with love for each ingredient. That’s why Coraggio’s chef team always says: “We don’t just cook for our customers to eat delicious food, but for them to feel the soul of Italy through every piece of cake.”
Margherita – the pizza of souls who love sophistication
Today, Pizza Margherita is not only a popular dish but also a measure of an Italian chef. Because only when making a simple but perfect cake can a chef truly understand the essence of cuisine.
Enjoying Pizza Margherita is an exquisite experience. Taking the first bite, you hear the crunch of the crust, followed by the gentle sweetness of ripe tomatoes, the light fatty taste of cheese and the strong scent of basil. Each flavor is separate but blends in absolute balance.
That’s why, even though the world has hundreds of types of pizza with countless variations, Margherita still holds an irreplaceable position. It reminds us that sometimes happiness comes from the simplest things – like the way Italians still live: love fully, eat with joy and enjoy every moment.
A slice of cake, a story of love
Coraggio not only serves Pizza Margherita, but also wants to tell the story of Italy through each dish. From the pie baked in the wood oven, to the aroma of fresh tomatoes, to the melty cheese, everything is made with passion and respect for tradition.
When a slice of pizza is placed on a plate, it’s more than just food – it’s a connection between past and present, between old Naples and today’s diners. Because there,Cuisine is not just for eating, but for feeling.
Pizza – when the dish becomes a symbol of love
Many people say, if you want to understand Italians, eat a Pizza Margherita. Because through that cake, we see their love, pride and meticulousness in every detail.
Pizza Margherita is not noisy, not fancy, but enough to make someone’s heart flutter. It’s like a lyrical song – no need to show off technique, just sincerity is enough.
And at Coraggio, we believe that keeping that simplicity is the way to express our love for Italian cuisine – a rustic but eternal love.
Let a slice of Pizza Margherita transport you back to Naples – where every dish is cooked with passion and sharing. Because sometimes, what makes us remember forever is not the fatty taste of cheese or the aroma of tomatoes, but…The warm feeling of eating a dish made from the heart.
Coraggio – where Italian flavors are preserved with passion and sophistication.
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