Pick your perfect pizza

Pizza is a crowd favorite: easy to order, easy to share and accessible anywhere. No wonder there are so many pizzerias in Hong Kong.

And now there are a few more to add to the list, the more the merrier.

The Murray in Central has opened its first open-air pizzeria at Cotton Tree Terrace. Freshly baked in an wood oven, the Neapolitan pizzas are made the authentic way with a raised, slightly charred cornicione.

Taking pride of place is the Napolitana (HK$248), a Naples signature made with anchovies from the Mediterranean, taggiasca olives, fresh oregano, drizzles of olive oil and mild tomato sauce.

Meat lovers will like the Mallorca (HK$238), which uses sobrasada, a raw cured and paprika-spiked pork sausage, or the prosciutto-loaded Parma (HK$248). Seafood is another popular topping. The Nordic (HK$248) uses Norwegian smoked salmon, paired with capers and pickled onions for tangier bites.

Pair your pizza with a selection of appetizers such as burrata with marinated cherry tomatoes (HK$118), prosciutto di Parma with cantaloupe melon (HK$118), and honey garlic chicken (HK$118).

Another new pizza joint is Little Napoli, a grab-and-go in Happy Valley serving handcrafted pizzas, ripieno fritto stuffed pizzas, and baked panuozzo sandwiches made with pizza dough.

A special inspired by chef Gavino Pilo's hometown of Naples is the Rustica (HK$220), a Neapolitan comfort pizza topped with porchetta, bell pepper, baked potato, Agerola smoked mozzarella and olive oil.

The Vesuviana (HK$218) is a nod to the famous volcano above the Bay of Naples and features Italian fennel sausage, turnip greens, agerola mozzarella, pecorino romano and chili flakes.

Classics are also available for ordering. Margherita (HK$158) is made with DOP San Mariano tomato, agerola mozzarella, pecorino romano, fresh basil and olive oil.

To enjoy the full Neapolitan pizzeria experience, order the ripieno fritto, a popular Neapolitan street food - available with fillings such as cicoli ham and ricotta (HK$178) - as well as packed sandwiches, like the porchetta and bell pepper panuozzo (HK$218).

At Amalfitana pizzeria and bar in Repulse Bay, chef Michel Delhi Agosti modernizes the traditional pizza with creative toppings and fresh ingredients.

Exciting features include the Mediterranean (HK$250), with tuna, green olive, anchovies, sun-dried tomato and oregano, and Francese (HK$210), highlighting speck, mushroom and brie.

Agosti also recommends the Asparagi (HK$190), made with green asparagus, garlic, poached egg and parmesan, and Pistacchiella (HK$230), which has mozzarella, mortadella and pistachio paste.

"Pistacchiella is one of my favorites," he said. "The aroma of the mortadella is amazing. It makes me feel at home."

Wash down your pizza with Amalfitana's special drinks. Mocktails include the refreshing cetriolo spritz (HK$70), contains cucumber slices, mint leaf, syrup, lime juice and soda, and the sweeter lychee fizz (HK$70) with lychee juice, lemonade, raspberry and lychees.

A boozy option is the espresso punch (HK$130), containing espresso, coffee liquor, vodka, lime juice, syrup and orange peel.

Pizza is the popular because it lends itself well to takeaways. And The Pizza Project in Wan Chai's Star Street has done exactly that. Its five new handmade pizzas, made with creative ingredient combinations, are available exclusively for takeaways and Deliveroo only.

The Gamberi Aglio e Olio (HK$150) is perfect for those who enjoy spaghetti aglio e olio. Supporting the gamberi, or prawns in Italian, are fior di latte, garlic and jalapeno. And there is always a carnivoran option. Loads of Meat (HK$160) is topped with a variety of different meats: fresh sausage, cooked ham, pancetta and spicy salami.

Fan favorite Hot Dog Pizza (HK$130) features a deconstructed hot dog on a pizza, with sliced hot dog sausage and crispy French fries.

A more luxurious pizza is the Tartufa (HK$180). Truffle is freshly shaved over a black truffle mascarpone cream cheese base, cooked ham and fior di latte.

Vegetarians can also enjoy a pizza. The Not So Capricciosa (HK$130) is topped with fior di latte, portobello, mushrooms, artichokes and black olives.

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