Over-the-top Orlando pizzas everyone should try at least once

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.

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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-fection

The 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 /Facebook

Nutella 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/Instagram

The 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/Instagram

The 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 Instagram

The 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/Facebook

The Brigadeiro Pizza

Piefection, 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/Instagram

The 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 Instagram

The 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/Instagram

Del-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/Instagram

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