You’ve picked the Diavola. Mozzarella, tomato, spicy salami. Then you spot the slice beside it: grilled zucchini, anchovies, Parmigiano and mint. You still want the Diavola. You just want to know what that other one tastes like, too.
That’s the pleasure of pizza al taglio, Italian pizza sold by the slice. At Bottega 26 in Nha Trang, you can have both flavours on the same plate. Your first slice can be the one you always order. The second can be the one you’ve never tried.
One you know, one you’re curious about
Take the Bari Vecchia in the photo. The anchovies bring the salt, the grilled zucchini brings a little sweetness, and the lemon zest and fresh mint are what you notice as you finish the bite. If you usually order Margherita, try the two side by side. You get the tomato and mozzarella you came for, and you can finally settle the question of whether you like anchovies on pizza. See the Bari Vecchia
For the friend who always steals a bite
Order a Diavola and a Four Cheese, then cut each slice in two. Take a bite of the spicy salami first. While the heat is still there, try the Four Cheese: mozzarella, provolone, gorgonzola, Parmesan shavings and honey. The honey makes particular sense on that second bite.
Now you’ve both tried both pizzas. If your friend reaches across the table again, you know which one won. See the Diavola · See the Four Cheese
A slice from the deli
If our deli counter caught your eye on the way in, go for Parma Delight. There’s prosciutto di Parma, peppery rucola and Parmigiano over mozzarella, finished with balsamic reduction. For a second slice, try Contadina. Grilled peppers, zucchini and onion take the lead, with Pecorino scattered over the top. See the Parma Delight
Or start with just one. Come by 26 Tô Hiến Thành, Nha Trang, see what catches your eye at the counter, and decide on the second slice after you’ve tasted the first. Explore the pizza menu