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Black Truffle

Black Truffle Pizza

contemporary pizza
Recommended
Mozzarella, black truffle, and a drizzle of EVO.
฿820

* Prices are subject to 10% service charge and 7% government tax.

North Italy·Piemonte

Key Ingredients

Mozzarella
Black Truffle

Our Black Truffle Pizza is a sophisticated marriage of rustic Italian tradition and modern indulgence, where the earthy treasures of the forest elevate the simple beauty of an artisan crust.

Roots & Territory

While pizza finds its soul in the south, the black truffle is a prized jewel of the central and northern forests, particularly in the regions of Umbria and Piedmont. This contemporary preparation bridges the gap between rural foraging traditions and the refined palates of Italy’s modern urban pizzerias.

Ingredients & Craft

The foundation is a meticulously leavened dough that provides a light, digestible base for creamy mozzarella and the deep, musky aromatic power of black truffle. A final, precise drizzle of high-quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVO) serves as a bridge, harmonizing the earthy notes of the truffle with the subtle acidity of the tomato base.

Taste Experience

The experience begins with an intoxicating, heady aroma that only fresh truffle can provide, leading into a palate of rich umami and melted cheese. Each bite offers a compelling contrast between the crispness of the crust and the velvety finish of the oil, leaving a lingering, savory elegance on the tongue.

Curiosities & Culture

  • In Italy, the black truffle is often referred to as the "black diamond" of the kitchen, reflecting its rarity and the secret rituals of the truffle hunters (trifolai) who search for them at dawn.
  • The use of Extra Virgin Olive Oil here is not just for flavor, but a traditional technique; the fat in the oil captures and carries the volatile scent molecules of the truffle, ensuring the aroma lasts from the first bite to the last.