In his comprehensive first book, international pizza consultant Anthony Falco translates his experiences opening pizzerias around the globe into everything you need to know to make pizza wherever you are. After eight years at the famous Brooklyn restaurant Roberta’s, Falco expanded his sights beyond the New York City food scene to the rest of the world, discovering regional pizza secrets along the way. “Pizza Czar” is filled with hacks, tips, and secret techniques that have never been shared before, as well as unique takes on classic pizza styles and recipes from around the world.
Customer Reviews (4.9 / 5 · 17 reviews)
Timothy J.★★★★★
The global perspective is what sets this apart—he’s clearly learned from opening spots everywhere, and that shows in the troubleshooting tips. My dough finally gets that blistered, airy crust after following his workflow, though I wish the troubleshooting section was longer.
Riley O.★★★★★
I've read my share of pizza books, but this one's different—it actually breaks down the process from dough to oven like a consultant would, which makes sense given the author's background. The global perspective from opening pizzerias in different countries is a nice touch that you don't usually get
Henry★★★★★
Finally, a pizza book that treats home cooks like professionals instead of dumbing everything down. The global chapter breakdown is perfect when I want to adapt a recipe to whatever flours or cheeses I have on hand. Made the Neapolitan dough twice already and the crust finally has that blistered, ch
