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Finding Pizza Nirvana in Nashville
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By Jen Rios-Burns
Authentic Napoli-style pizza in Nashville? Yes readers, it’s true—and it’s delicious!
A recent weekend trip to Nashville, TN led me to the most delicious pizza I’ve tasted outside of Italy, and of course I had to share this find with our readers. DeSano Pizza Bakery specializes in true Italian-style pizzas, with fresh Mozzarella di Bufala flown in weekly from a small town in Campania, and flour shipped straight from Italy. Even their three pizza ovens were hand-made in Naples and shipped to Nashville (each weighing over 10,000 pounds).
I ordered the Margherita (pictured above) and it was amazing. I can easily say it’s the best pizza I’ve tasted in the U.S. DeSano also offers an impressive condiment bar where you can help yourself to out-of-this-world olive oil and balsamic vinegar, as well as red peppers, pecorino romano, and fresh chopped garlic. After trying some of the garlic, I was glad I was traveling solo.
After the first bite I quickly realized I wanted to wolf down the entire pie, but I resisted. I politely asked for a to-go box for the last two slices, and then promptly ate them as soon as I got into my car. Who was I fooling? It was that good. I was pretty much in a carb coma the rest of the day, but it was 100 percent worth it.
If you’re in Nashville, or planning a visit, I’d definitely encourage a visit DeSano. If you end up trying one of their amazing looking homemade cannoli’s, let me know how it was. I really wanted to try one, but I was way too full and happy to even consider it.
For more information on DeSano Pizza Bakery, visit their website. For even more tips and advice on visiting Nashville, check out our Moon Spotlight Nashville guidebook.
Jen Rios-Burns is the Online Marketing Manager for Avalon Travel and Seal Press. Avalon Travel is the publisher of Moon Travel Guides.
Photo © Jen Rios-Burns
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