Mercurio's Margherita Price

Mercurio's creates its Margherita pizza by topping a hand-stretched Neapolitan dough with a simple, bright tomato sauce. The pizza is then adorned with slices of their own house-made mozzarella, a sprinkle of Parmigiano cheese for a salty note, and fresh basil leaves. A final drizzle of extra virgin olive oil is added before it's baked in a high-temperature oven. A gluten-free version is also available. The price for this pizza ranges from $9.85 to $14.75.

This pizza can be compared with the restaurant's own Margherita Con Bufala. The primary difference is the cheese, as this version uses a fresh, house-made cow's milk mozzarella (fior di latte), while the "Con Bufala" features richer, creamier mozzarella made from water buffalo milk. Mercurio's Margherita reviews often highlight the clean, fresh taste of the house-made mozzarella, which provides a classic and balanced flavor profile that many diners love. For a light accompaniment, the pizza pairs well with the Insalata Della Casa or the Panzanella salad.

The Margherita pizza was famously created in Naples in 1889 in honor of Queen Margherita of Savoy, with its colors representing the Italian flag. This commitment to Neapolitan tradition is central to Mercurio's. The family business, started by Rick and Linda Mercurio as a gelato creamery in 1999, was expanded by their children to include authentic Neapolitan pizza. The siblings now operate two locations, serving their award-winning gelato and expertly crafted pizzas to the Pittsburgh area.