Pizza Party! – Where to Grab a Slice in Salem 

Americans are reported to eat 3 billion (yes, billion) pizzas every year, making it one of the country’s all-time favorite foods. From the original Neapolitan style to the Chicago deep-dish and everything in between, pizza is loved by all. 

While most Americans love pizza, many have a distinct preference for one style of pizza over others. Regionally, New Yorkers tend to love their NY-style pizza, Chicagoans favor deep-dish and generations of Italians argue over Neapolitan and Sicilian as the best. Opinions often run deep on what the best style of pizza truly is and what toppings should and shouldn’t be put on a slice of pie. 

Let’s review the significant styles of pizza and where to find them in the Witch City. 

Popular Styles 

Ask a random sampling of Americans what their favorite style of pizza is or what topping they like best, and the answers will be as numerous as the people you ask. Some of our region’s most popular styles of pizza include Neapolitan, Sicilian, Chicago-style, NY-style, and Detroit-style. 

Neapolitan Pizza

Neapolitan-style pizza is the original style, dating back to the 18th century in Naples, Italy. Fresh ingredients characterize this style and the style is renowned for being soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. 

Sicilian Pizza

Sicilian-style pizza, brought to America by Sicilian immigrants, is known for its thick, pillowy dough, crunchy crust, and robust tomato sauce.

New York-Style Pizza

America’s most famous regional pizza types have crusted edges that are thick and crispy, with the interior of the slice being thin and foldable. 

Chicago-Style Pizza

Brought to the Windy City in the 1900s, this pizza most resembles a pie. This style of pizza is deep-dish at its best. 

Detroit-Style Pizza

This distinctive style of regional pizza is square rather than round and is known for being light and airy. 

Find a Slice in Salem 

Visitors and residents of Salem, Massachusetts, are fortunate to have numerous pizza options throughout the city where they can try different styles and toppings to their heart’s delight. 

Here are just a few of the options near Real Pirates Salem and around the downtown area. 

• Engine House Pizza – 71 Lafayette Street, Salem 
• Crusttown Salem – 101 Loring Ave., Salem 
• PZA Salem – 331 Lafayette Street, Salem
• Mandee’s Pizza – 408 Essex Street, Salem
• Essex’s NY Pizza – 2 E. India Square, Salem 
• Garcon Superslice Pizza Pie Parlor – 14 New Derby Street, Salem
• Flying Saucer Pizza Co. – 118 Washington Street, Salem
• Bambolina – 288 Derby Street, Salem 
• Londis of Salem – 134 North Street, Salem
• Prime Pizza – 7 Trader’s Way, Salem 
• Vesuvius Salem – 2 Paradise Road, Salem

Looking to grab a slice after visiting one of Salem’s museums, shops or waterfront? With so many pizza places to choose from, you are sure to find the right style for you! Stop by Real Pirates Salem and then treat your family to their favorite style of pizza.