The sale of pizza is not exclusive to pizzerias, as the food product is also sold in
rosticcerias,
bakeries,
delicatessens and
hypermarkets.
Pizzeria-restaurant This is a particular type of
restaurant in which
calzones and various
fried foods are also available alongside other dishes. Customers choose their orders from the
menu and are served at the table by a
waiter. The
chef is assisted by a pizzaiolo, who is responsible for using the
oven and preparing the pizza. It is usually served “al piatto” (round), although in some cases its length can be chosen (
pizza al metro). Sometimes, “al piatto” pizza is also sold for takeaway (
take-out).
Takeaway pizzeria Smaller than a pizzeria-restaurant, it is a venue where pizza is purchased for consumption at home. Pizza may also be eaten on site, at counters or tables provided inside the establishment. Takeaway pizzerias often have a refrigerator from which customers can also purchase
beverages.
Fast food '' for sale in
Rome, Italy In the late 20th century, the concept of
fast food caused changes in pizza sales. Food stands offering
pizza al taglio () started appearing in Italy, baking large rectangular pizzas sold in small slices. These slices are seldom topped with more than two ingredients, not counting tomato and cheese.
Fast food chains There are also
fast food chains that combine speed of service with the widespread consumption of pizza. In
Italy the chain
Spizzico is well known, while among those in the
United States the most famous is
Pizza Hut.
Take and bake pizzeria Take-and-bake pizzas are typically made to order out of fresh ingredients (though the pizzeria may also keep a number of commonly ordered or special sale price pizzas on hand for convenience). Often because the pizzas are made with fresh and unbaked ingredients and not heated in-store, the pizzas can be paid for in some states with
food assistance EBT cards. According to ''
Nation's Restaurant News'', take-and-bake pizzerias typically have lower costs because they require less restaurant space and equipment. As a result, they are often able to undercut the national pizza giants. == Home delivery ==