Pizza comes in many different combinations. There are countless toppings that can go on a pizza, plus you can have a different crust and cut.

That said, there are a select few that are more popular than others. Today, we'll take a look at one classic combination i.e. capricciosa pizza!

This fantastic Italian pie comes with the following ingredients:

• Mozzarella cheese
• Tomatoes
• Mushrooms
• Artichokes
• Prosciutto

Some people confuse it with another popular option which is the pizza quattro stagioni. The thing is, the two share similar ingredients, but they're arranged in different ways.

Additional toppings may include olive oil, black olives, anchovies, and even egg and basil.

Prosciutto is an Italian dry-cured ham, and the choice of mushrooms is typically cremini which are white mushrooms.

The crust may also vary in regards to its thickness.

When it comes to the name capricciosa - it means capricious. It was inspired by the spontaneous use of ingredients.

What's more, pizza capricciosa is baked in wood-fired ovens.

Where Was Capricciosa Pizza Invented?

Italy is the home of pizza. The way we know pizza today started with the Neapolitan pizza.

This classic version comes with two simple ingredients - tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.

There's also the pizza Margherita which features basil and olive oil as additional toppings. And pizza Marinara is made with tomato sauce, olive oil, oregano, and garlic.

As you can tell, the foundation of these classic pizzas allowed for other combinations to come out of that. This would depend on the creativity of the pizzaiolo but also the availability of ingredients. That goes for what's available in the region, during which season, but also in the fridge.

According to sources, the pizza capricciosa was invented in 1937. This took place in Rome in a pizzeria called La Capricciosa.

Depending on what was left in the fridge, the chefs would use those ingredients to make delicious pizzas. Apparently, capricciosa was initially referred to as "clean the fridge" pizza.

Hence, we can say that the name capricciosa i.e. capricious is quite fitting. Since you couldn't predict the exact toppings, you had to go with what was at hand.

Of course, once the main ingredients were established, capricciosa became one of the traditional pizzas in Italy. From there, it spread to other countries and now you can get it in many pizzerias.

How Many Calories in a Capricciosa Pizza?

Since capricciosa and quattro stagioni pizza share similar ingredients, we'll use the data for the latter to inform you of the nutritional facts.

So, a single slice should contain around 183 calories. This includes 5.5g of fat, 27.5g of carbohydrates, and 5.5g of protein.

Where Can I Find Capricciosa Pizza Near Me?

This classic pie from Italy is widely available here in America. You can consult the listings on this page to find one near you.

Still, we have some specific restaurants to recommend. Thus, for those of you in New York, we suggest Frank's Trattoria on 1st Avenue. They are open 7 days a week or you can order takeout or delivery via Slice.

If you're in Chicago, we recommend Northstar Restaurant. You can find them on N Western Ave or order pickup or delivery through the Slice app.