What Makes an Italian Pizza Authentic? Here’s How We Do It at La Casa Nutley Pizzeria.

La Casa
Nov 21
2 min read

What Makes an Italian Pizza Authentic? Here’s How We Do It at La Casa Nutley Pizzeria

When people think of authentic Italian pizza, they imagine a thin, crisp base, rich tomato sauce, and melted cheese that stretches with every bite.At La Casa Nutley Pizzeria, we take pride in preserving that true Italian tradition — the one that began in Naples and continues in every pizza we serve in Nutley.

So, what exactly makes a pizza authentically Italian? Let’s take a look inside our kitchen.

It all begins with the dough

The base of every great pizza is its dough.Our dough is made daily with Italian flour and allowed to ferment naturally for up to 48 hours.This slow fermentation gives it a light, airy texture that cooks beautifully in our stone oven.

It’s a patient process — and that patience is what gives authentic Italian pizza its signature flavour and crunch.

Simplicity is the secret

Italian cooking has always celebrated simplicity.We use only a handful of ingredients, but each one is chosen carefully:

San Marzano tomatoes from Italy
Fresh mozzarella
Extra virgin olive oil
Basil picked at its freshest

When combined in the right balance, they create a pizza that’s rich in taste yet never heavy — exactly how authentic Italian pizza should be.

The magic of the stone oven

At La Casa Nutley Pizzeria, our stone oven is the heart of everything we do.It reaches the perfect temperature to bake a pizza in just a few minutes, locking in the flavours while keeping the crust perfectly crisp.That heat — intense yet even — is key to creating authentic Italian pizza.

From Italy to Nutley — a taste that feels like home

We believe that every pizza should tell a story.Ours begins with Italian tradition, continues with local ingredients, and ends at your table in Nutley.Whether it’s a Margherita, a Diavola, or a vegetarian special, each pizza at La Casa Nutley Pizzeria is made with the same dedication that you’d find in the streets of Naples.

Because to us, authenticity isn’t a word — it’s a promise.