The world’s most outrageous pizza toppings (2024)

Who's the cheesiest of them all?

Topping the lot

Pizza chefs Benoît Bruel and Fabien Montellanico used 940 French cheesesand 61 varieties from other parts of the world. To assemble their fromage feast,theypre-cooked a pizza base before adding a tiny0.07oz (2g) cube of each cheese (pictured). They then placed a cookie cutter on top to hold everything together and prevent it from becoming a cheesy mess in the oven. The amazing creation smashes the previous record of 834 cheese varieties on a pizza, achieved by Morgan Niquet in 2021.

A pizza the action

The most OTT toppings around

If a classic Margherita is your go-to order, or you think that putting pineapple on pizza is pushing the boundaries, prepare yourself – we've scoured menus around the world to reveal the weirdest and wackiest pizzas out there. Frommonster pies totaco-topped crusts and expensive crustacean creations, we’ve ranked the world’s most outrageous pizza toppings, counting down to the strangest of them all.

27. Everything, Big Lou's Pizza, San Antonio, Texas, USA

When you can't decide what to have on your pizza,this San Antonio jointis ready to step in with a belly-busting 42-inch (107cm) pizza that offers options galore. Called the Super Topping, the enormous pie features nearly all the toppings the Texan pizzeria offers, including pepperoni, sausage, Canadian bacon, olives, mushrooms and more.

26. Elotes, Dimo's Pizza, Chicago, Illinois, USA

The most popular seasonal pizza at Chicago jointDimo's Pizza,Elotes pizza features fresh roasted corn, poblano peppers, cotija cheese, red chilli salt and an incredible house-made coriander lime mayo.Inspired by the popular Mexican street food snack, the pizza isonly available during the summer corn seasonto ensure it'stopped with the juiciest, sweetest kernels.

25. Nutella, Pizza Pilgrims, various locations, UK

Pizza Pilgrims'Nutella Pizza Ring makes a strong case for pizza not just being a savoury indulgence. The British chain’s signature dessertbrings happy fans a baked pizza dough ring stuffed with copious amounts of Nutella and salted ricotta.The pizza-based pudding is served with vanilla ice cream and a generous Nutella drizzle.

24. Cheeseburger, Domino's, multiple locations

It may not be a new or particularly groundbreaking invention, but cheeseburger pizza deserves credit for combining two classic fast foodsand totally conquering the world. Itfeatureson menus everywhere, from pizza parlours to Domino's, and has even foundits way onto supermarket shelves in the UK. The Domino's version includes all the cheeseburger essentials – cheese, beef, sliced gherkins, onions and burger sauce.

23. Chocolate, Max Brenner, multiple locations, USA

This sweet creation is the signature dessert atMax Brenner. The chocolate bar haslocations in New York and Philadelphia, and allfeature the formidable Chocolate Chunks Pizza on the menu. In addition to the melted white and dark chocolate pieces, there’s a choice of two different toppings: crunchy hazelnut bits, bananas and peanut butter or roasted marshmallows.

22. Pizza box, Vinnie's, Brooklyn, New York, USA

Some might say you can never have too much pizza, andVinnie'sin Brooklyn, New York agrees. Itstrademarked Pizza Box Pizza guarantees 'No waste, as it is all 100% pizza and 100% delicious', thanks to a small pepperoni pie being served in a custom pizza box – also made from pizza.Going strong since2016, the pizza box comes with a traditional roundpizza inside.

21. Baked beans, Heinz, multiple locations, UK

20. Mac 'n' cheese, Pizzanista!, Los Angeles, California, USA

Whoever had the idea of topping a pizza pie with mac 'n' cheese is a genius, andPizzanista!in Los Angeles has turned it into a signature dish. Available only on Sundays, the sourdough pizza crust is topped with generous amounts of classic homemade mac 'n' cheese before the whole thing is baked to bubbling, oozing perfection.

19. Tacos, Tony Boloney's, multiple locations, New Jersey, USA

With several outposts in New Jersey, Tony Baloney'shas an extensive menu of crazy pizzas (including one with a pink vodka-based sauce), yetnothing beats its Taco Taco Taco. The pizza crust is topped with three types of tacos – mezcal-marinated steak, chicken and brisket – and it's allfinished with a pool of guacamole and a light drizzle of both sour cream and horseradish crema.

18. Burgers, Crazy Pedros, Manchester, England, UK

Mashing up popular comfort foodsis a huge trend andCrazy Pedrosin Manchester, England is all over it. The Mac Daddy (pictured)sports a Big Mac-inspiredtopping of mini burger patties, burger sauce, gherkins and shredded iceberg lettuce, the Chippy Tea features sausage, chips, mushy peas and curry sauce, and the Got The Muncheese is topped with red onion marmalade, pesto and beef-flavoured Monster Munch.

17. Bar snacks, Tombstone Pizza, multiple locations, USA

If you’ve ever fantasised about tucking into a pizza loaded with all your favourite bar foods, then feel seen; frozen pizza brand Tombstone Pizza made that dream a reality for a limited time in 2023. Its Bar Snack Pizza (sold online) brought all the bar bites to the party – gooey mozzarella sticks, pickles, crispy fried onions, spicy jalapeño slices and nacho cheese sauce included. Sadly, it’s yet to be made a permanent feature.

16. Pork and kimchi, Pizzeria Lola, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Created byPizzeria Lolaowner Ann Kim, the Lady Zaza celebrates Ann's Korean heritage and ingredients she remembers from her childhood. As a result, this pizza is a mouth-watering, umami-rich combination of Italian red sauce, Sakura pork, kimchi, gochujang, spring onions and sesame.

15. Fish and fries, Ian's Pizza, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Available every Friday during Lent, the Fish Fry pizza atIan's Pizzain Milwaukee, Wisconsin is inspired by the Catholic tradition of abstaining from eating warm-blooded animals during the month of Lent. The pizza has a tangy tartare sauce and mozzarella base, with French fries, fried fish and a homemade coleslaw topping.

14. Sushi, Nami, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

With the traditional dough base swapped for one made from deep-fried rice, and toppings including tuna, salmon, crab, avocado, spicy mayonnaise and a soy-wasabi sauce, this is no ordinary pizza. Sushi pizza is believed to have been created in 1993 by Japanese chef Kaoru Ohsada, at the prestigious Toronto restaurantNami (where it is still served). These daysyou can tuck into the popular dish all over Canada.

13. Duck liver and raspberries, Da Paolo Pizza Bar, Singapore City, Singapore

Singapore'sDa Paolo Pizza Baris known for its innovative monthly pizza specials, including a Christmassy concoction with Brussels sprouts and a carbonara-inspired option that was so popular it made its way onto the permanent menu. More controversial thoughis a sweet-savoury pizza pie that comes topped with pan-seared duck liver, redcurrant jam, fresh tomatoes, rocketand a scattering of raspberries.

12. Crab rangoon, Fong's Pizza, Des Moines, Iowa, USA

Fong’s Pizzahas a reputation for out-the-box pizza toppings and culinarymash-ups. The Chinese-inspired Crab Rangoon Pie is a case in point,topped with cream cheese, surimi, green onions, crispy wonton strips, asiago and mozzarella. Further fusion offerings include the Ramen Pizza, which comes loaded with ramen noodles, edamame, mushrooms, water chestnuts, red onion, mozzarella, fresh coriander and crushed peanuts.

11. Pineapple and sweet potato, Koreatown Pizza Company, Los Angeles and Buena Park, California, USA

When the only US outpost of the South Korean pizza chain Mr. Pizza closed,Koreatown Pizza Companytook over the Los Angeles location, keeping the wacky menu vibes going without missing a beat. Its Sweet & Savory pizza sees a hash brown crust spread with a condensed milk base, then topped with pineapple, sweet potato and mozzarella and finished with streusel and almond flakes.

10. Seafood, Mr. Pizza, multiple locations, South Korea

South Korean chainMr. Pizzaoffers an array of unusual pizza toppings. The limited-edition offerings here are worth a mention, and have previously included a shrimp and sweet potato pizza complete with a cookie dough-stuffed crust and blueberry dipping sauce. Regular menu choices are just as kooky, though; the Seafood Island pizza featuresshrimp, squid and deep-fried coconut prawns served on a signature crust (choose between hash brown, cream cheese, egg tart, gold-stuffed or the no-edge crust).

9. Fried chicken, KFC, multiple locations

The topping – a pretty common combination of two-tone cheese, pepperoni, peppers and pizza sauce – is not what's outrageous about this pizza. It's all about the base, whichis made from a boneless KFC chicken fillet. The limited-edition dish first launched in Singapore and is still available in Vietnam, the Philippines and a handful of other Asian countries from time-to-time. Sadly (or, perhaps, luckily) there are currently no plans to bring it to Europe or the US.

8. Seafood, caviar and truffle, Steveston Pizza Co., Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

One for the seafood lovers, the Serpent pizza atSteveston Pizza Co.is topped with a whole medley of crustaceans. There areprawns, smoked salmon and four impressive Canadian lobster tails jutting out of the middle. Want additional seafood and even more extravagance? The C6 pizza, pictured, combines tiger prawns, lobster ratatouille, smoked steelhead andRussian Osetra caviar, and is finished with shavings of white truffle.

7. Mango, The Pitstop Restaurant, Guimaras Island, Philippines

Guimaras Island in the Philippines is home to breathtaking beaches, stunning waterfalls andarguably the world's sweetest mangoes. And while it's no surprise to find those mangoesin smoothies, shakes and fruit salads, it's a little more unusual to find them on a pizza.ThePitstop Restaurantdoes just that, though, alongside green peppers, cheese, cashews and chilli sauce.

6. Thanksgiving dinner, Fellini's Pizzeria, Providence and Cranston, Rhode Island, USA

Every year a countdown appears on theFellini's Pizzeriawebsite (which has locations in Providence and Pawtuxet, Rhode Island) markingthe days and hours until itsfamous Thanksgiving Pizza returns. Only available for the 24 hours before Thanksgiving, the pizza really is the full works; it's topped with roasted turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy and stuffing, with cranberry sauce served on the side. In short, a pizzato be thankful for.

5. Reindeer, Koti Pizza, multiple locations, Finland

Another meat pizza with a difference can be found atthe outposts ofNordic chainKoti Pizza. Itspopular reindeer pizza sees a pie topped with chunks of reindeer meat and finished with reindeer dust. It also often goes by the alternative name of Pizza Berlusconi – a blatant dig at the former Italian Prime Minister who,after visiting the country in 2005, said Finnish people only ate marinated reindeer. Three years later, the smoky topping beat an Italian entryin an international pizza competition, giving the Finns the last laugh.

4. Banana curry, Formaggio Pizzeria, Stockholm, Sweden

Fruit on pizza has been a hot topic of debate for years, but the Swedes have taken it a step further with their banana curry pizza. While the combination of sweet bananas, smoky ham and cheese dusted with curry powder might sound unusual, it’s a staple that can found in the ‘Classic’ section at pizza parlours across the country. If you’retempted, one of the top places to try this particular pie is Formaggio Pizzeria in Stockholm.

3. Chapulines, Pixza, Mexico City, Mexico

Pixza, a social enterprise that supports homeless youth, is all about serving '100% Mexza'pizzas, which are inspired by local dishes. As a result, pizzas are loaded with chilaquiles, corn esquites with cheese andchapulines – a Mexican delicacy made from toasted and marinated grasshoppers (pictured). Pixza’s thin and crispy baked crust usesa mix of wheat and corn, giving it a deliciously different purple hue.

2. Emu and kangaroo, Australian Heritage Hotel, Sydney, Australia

A very different take on a meat feast pizza, the Coat of Arms at theAustralian Heritage Hotelin Sydney combines two unusual proteins: emu and kangaroo. The pizza is then finished with dried tomato, lemon myrtle mayo and red peppers. The pizza's namerefers to the fact thatan emu and kangaroo both feature on the Australian 50-cent coin. There's also another decidedly Aussie pizza on the menu:the Saltwater Crocodile, whichpairs crocodile meat with coconut red curry sauce and spinach.

1. Mopani worms, Matomani, South Africa