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Pizza lovers are always searching for a replica of the New York-style slice or the Chicago deep-dish. But if you’re willing to step outside the box, Orlando has extraordinary things to offer. Good cuisine is nothing without risks and an open mind, so here’s a list of uncommon pizzas that will take your palate on a gastronomical adventure in the City Beautiful.
The Portuguese
Piefection, 3120 S. Kirkman Road
An egg-cellent choice if you want to try something different without too much risk. The Portuguese features ham, bacon, calabrese salami, veggies and eggs.
Photo via Pie-fectionThe Angry Shrimp
Brick and Fire, 1621 S. Orange Ave.
Brick and Fire brings you the Angry Shrimp pizza topped with sriracha shrimp, bacon, and scallions with fresh cilantro.
Photo via Brick and Fire /FacebookNutella com Leite Ninho
Piefection, 3120 S. Kirkman Road
Pie-Fection brings us a pizza with Nutella and condensed milk topped with fresh strawberries that might be the closest thing to pie-fection yet.
Photo via Pie-Fection/InstagramThe Chili Slice
Lazy Moon, 11551 University Blvd. and 1011 E. Colonial Drive
The Chili slice is a favorite in town, with chili, sour cream, and cheese on Lazy Moon’s vegan crust.
Photo via Lazy Moon/InstagramThe Paraiba
Piefection, 3120 S. Kirkman Road
Pie-Fection brings us the Paraiba, a pizza with jerked beef, caramelized bananas and Catupiry cheese on top.
Photo via InstagramThe 28-inch Challenge
Pizza X-treme, 7250 S. Kirkman Road
The 28-inch Challenge requires two pizza-lovers to consume a massive pie in one hour. Those who are up to the task get the pizza for free, a free shirt and a spot on the wall of fame.
Photo via Pizza X-treme/FacebookThe Brigadeiro PizzaPiefection, 3120 S. Kirkman Road
Pizza doesn’t always have to be a meal; it can be dessert too. Brigadeiro, a Brazilian sweet made of condensed milk and cocoa powder, is perfect on a pizza to satisfy a sweet tooth.
Photo via Pie-Fection/InstagramThe Cuban Slice
Lazy Moon, 11551 University Blvd. and 1011 E. Colonial Drive
The Cuban Slice from Lazy Moon is quite the explosion of flavors, featuring a mustard base, mojo pork, ham, and dill pickles.
Photo via InstagramThe Wild in Havana Mellow Mushroom, multiple locations Mellow Mushroom takes the concept of the Cuban Slice to another whole level Tampa-style with the Wild in Havana, a pizza topped with jerk-marinated pork, ham, salami and a mayo-mustard drizzle.
Photo via Mellow Mushroom/InstagramDel-Dio’s Heart Pizza
Del-Dio, 3210 E. Colonial Drive
Popular among customers on Valentine’s Day, but you can get it any time of the year. You get to choose the toppings on this one, so not much out of the ordinary other than great taste and a cute design, perfect to share with your significant other.
Photo via Del-Dio Pizza/InstagramThe S’mores
Piefection, 3120 S. Kirkman Road
Toasted marshmallows and melted chocolate never looked so good. The S’mores pizza is a win for backyard hangs with friends.
Photo via Pie-fection/InstagramThe Bacon Cheeseburger
Brick and Fire, 1621 S. Orange Ave.
Brick and Fire’s Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza is spread with stout tomato sauce, cheddar, bacon, and hamburger.
Photo via Brick & Fire/InstagramThe New Haven Clam Pizza
Pizza Bruno, 3990 Curry Ford Road
A pizza with a taste of the sea. The New Haven Clam Pizza has Nueske’s bacon, delicious herbs, and clams sprinkled with lemon.
Photo via Pizza Bruno/InstagramLa Bisteca
Tomasino’s, 2612 E. Colonial Drive
You don’t have to decide between a juicy steak or cheese pizza when you can have both. Tomasino’s offers La Bisteca, a mozzarella pie topped with thinly shaved ribeye steak accompanied by roasted peppers and homemade pesto.
Photo via Tomasinos/InstagramThe Accountant
Tomasino’s, 2612 E. Colonial Drive
A pizza made for those on a low-carb and high-fat diet, “The Accountant” is Tomasino’s Keto pizza made with almond flour and mozzarella cheese.
Photo via Tomasinos/facebook