Ever wondered what happens when pizza makers throw out the rulebook and go absolutely bonkers with premium ingredients? Forget your standard cheese and tomato – we're talking gold leaf, caviar, and truffles galore.
From New York to Tokyo, chefs are creating edible masterpieces that cost more than a weekend away. Ready for a mouthwatering tour of pizzas that might require a small loan to enjoy?
1. Louis XIII Pizza – Renato Viola, Italy
Priced at a jaw-dropping £7,800, this Italian marvel takes pizza luxury to dizzying heights. Created by renowned chef Renato Viola, the Louis XIII requires 72 hours' notice and arrives with its own team of chefs who prepare it in your home.
The dough is crafted from organic Arabian flour and left to rise for 72 hours before being topped with three rare types of caviar, lobster from Norway, and pink Australian sea salt. Champagne-infused sea salt adds the finishing touch.
Unlike typical takeaways, this pizza comes with white gloves service and fine china plates – nothing less would do for what might be the priciest pizza on the planet!
2. The Royale 007 Pizza – Steveston Pizza, Canada
Fancy a slice of seafood heaven at £600? Steveston Pizza in Vancouver created this oceanic indulgence for serious food enthusiasts with deep pockets. The Royale 007 resembles a treasure chest from the sea rather than your Friday night pizza.
Loaded with lobster thermidor, black Alaskan cod, Russian Osetra caviar, and Italian white truffles, each ingredient is carefully selected for maximum flavour impact. The pizza even comes with its own certification acknowledging your membership in an exclusive culinary club.
Owner Nader Hatami reportedly sells just a handful yearly, making it as rare as some of its ingredients!
3. The Billion Dollar Pizza – Industry Kitchen, New York
Don't worry – it doesn't actually cost a billion dollars, but at £1,600, Industry Kitchen's creation certainly wants your attention. This flashy Manhattan pizza screams New York excess with its 24-karat gold leaf topping that sparkles under restaurant lights.
The extravagant base hosts Stilton cheese, foie gras, platinum Ossetra caviar, truffles, and edible gold flakes. Chef Braulio Bunay designed it as an homage to Wall Street wealth, appropriately located in the Financial District.
You'll need to order 48 hours in advance – perhaps to give your bank manager fair warning about the upcoming transaction!
4. The White Truffle Pizza – Gordon Ramsay's Maze, London
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay once offered this £100 pizza at his Maze restaurant, showcasing his knack for luxury comfort food. The star of the show? A generous shaving of rare white truffles from Alba, Italy – often called the diamonds of the culinary world.
The thin, crispy base features a light layer of fontina cheese, pancetta, cep mushrooms, and fresh mizuna leaves, allowing the earthy truffle aroma to take centre stage. Each truffle is hand-selected during the brief autumn season when they reach peak flavour.
While no longer on the regular menu, variations appear as seasonal specials for truffle enthusiasts with cash to spare.
5. The C6 – Steveston Pizza's Other Masterpiece, Canada
Lightning strikes twice at Steveston Pizza with another entry on our list – the slightly more 'affordable' C6 pizza at £450. While its sibling focuses on seafood, this creation celebrates the earthy treasures of the forest.
Topped with black Alaskan cod, smoked salmon, lobster ratatouille and Italian white truffles, it's a symphony of land and sea. The restaurant limits production to just a few each month, ensuring each C6 receives meticulous attention to detail.
Owner Nader Hatami claims he created these luxury pizzas to push culinary boundaries rather than for publicity – though the media attention certainly hasn't hurt business!
6. The Magic Gold – Margo's, Malta
Mediterranean magic happens at Margo's Pizzeria in Malta, where they've created a £1,400 pizza that requires 24 hours' notice and appropriate weather conditions. Why the weather warning? Because they fly in fresh white truffles from Alba, Italy, daily – and only when conditions permit safe transport.
The thin-crust base features organic water buffalo mozzarella, white truffle cream, and 24-karat gold leaf. Claude Camilleri, the restaurant owner, donates all profits from this luxury item to charity, adding a golden heart to this golden pizza.
Each pizza comes with a certificate of authenticity – handy proof when your friends don't believe what you spent on dinner!
7. The Nino Bellissima
New York's competitive pizza scene birthed this £750 masterpiece at Gino's, where tradition meets luxury in the city that never sleeps. Named after the owner's grandfather, this 12-inch thin-crust pizza pays homage to family heritage while catering to modern luxury appetites.
Six different types of caviar, fresh lobster, crème fraîche and chives adorn this delicate creation. The caviar alone costs over £500, sourced from the finest suppliers around the world.
Served only on Friday and Saturday evenings to special guests who order 24 hours in advance, it's as exclusive as a backstage pass to a sold-out Broadway show.
8. Pierchic Pizza
Pierchic Pizza, priced at approximately £160,000, is believed to be the most expensive pizza in the world. Served at the upscale Pierchic restaurant in Dubai, it’s topped with indulgent ingredients such as white Alba truffles, black winter truffles, saffron, Beluga caviar, foie gras, and edible gold leaf — all laid on a specially prepared dough.
Crafted by a personal chef and served in an ultra-exclusive setting, this pizza offers a truly extravagant dining experience.
9. The Miss Verdun
Montreal's contribution to pizza extravagance comes from Verdun Pizza, where chef Claude Trépanier created the £350 Miss Verdun. Unlike some entries on our list that pile on luxury for luxury's sake, this pizza aims for a harmonious flavour profile despite its premium ingredients.
The pizza features cognac-soaked lobster, caviar, blended truffle oil, and 24-karat gold leaf. What makes it special is the 45-year aged Port reduction drizzled over the top, adding complex sweetness to balance the rich seafood.
Served with white gloves and a glass of champagne, it's become a popular anniversary splurge for local couples with something to celebrate.
10. Favitta’s Pizza For Lovers
Favitta’s Pizza for Lovers in Italy offers one of the most luxurious pizza experiences imaginable. Priced at approximately £9,000, this extravagant creation is topped with rare ingredients such as caviar, lobster, and 24-carat gold leaf.
It’s carefully crafted and served in an exclusive, romantic setting – the ultimate indulgence for those looking to celebrate love in truly lavish style.
Favitta’s isn’t just a meal; it’s an experience that blends fine dining with sheer opulence.
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