<P> A widespread belief says that in June 1889 the pizzaiolo Raffaele Esposito , Pizzeria Brandi 's chef , invented a dish called `` Pizza Margherita '' in honor of the Queen of Italy , Margherita of Savoy , and the Italian unification , since toppings are tomato ( red ) , mozzarella ( white ) and basil ( green ) , representing the same colors of the national flag of Italy . </P>
<P> A widespread belief says that in June 1889 the pizzaiolo Raffaele Esposito , Pizzeria Brandi 's chef , invented a dish called `` Pizza Margherita '' in honor of the Queen of Italy , Margherita of Savoy , and the Italian unification , since toppings are tomato ( red ) , mozzarella ( white ) and basil ( green ) , representing the same colors of the national flag of Italy . </P>
where does the name margherita pizza come from
where does the name margherita pizza come from
in honor of the Queen of Italy , Margherita of Savoy
in honor of the Queen of Italy , Margherita of Savoy