15 Fancy Pizza Recipes That’ll Make Any Meal Feel Special

These fancy pizzas are sure to impress even the toughest of critics.

Puff Pastry Margarita Pizza with mozzarella, tomato and basil
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fabeveryday

While we love a hand-tossed pizza with the standard toppings (pepperoni, cheese, your usual suspects), sometimes you want pizza night to feel a little more elevated, you know? If you want to take your favorite meal up a notch with gourmet crusts and toppings, these fancy pizza ideas are for you.

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Bruschetta Pizza

pizza with fresh tomatoes, basil, and cheese on a board

"At first glance this grilled bruschetta pizza might resemble pizza margherita, but the addition of balsamic glaze takes it in a different direction." —TheDailyGourmet

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Hummus Pizza

Pizza topped with hummus, peppers, broccoli, and tomatoes on a white surface
Allrecipes

"This is my favorite recipe on AR. My family gobbles it up and so healthy. I use a pre-made whole wheat crust. It's quick and easy for a work night." —Joanne

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Puff Pastry Margherita Pizza

Puff Pastry Margarita Pizza with mozzarella, tomato and basil

fabeveryday

"This puff pastry pizza makes for a quick lunch or dinner. The results are a light, flaky crust. Feel free to modify with your favorite pizza toppings." —Ramona Cruz-Peters

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Grilled Prosciutto and Peach Flatbread Pizza

Grilled Prosciutto and Peach Flatbread Pizza
SunnyDaysNora

"Soft naan topped with a light spread of ricotta, topped with sweet peaches, salty prosciutto, a little basil, and a drizzle of honey balsamic reduction — all grilled to perfection!" —SunnyDaysNora

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Gourmet Chicken Pizza

close up view of Gourmet Chicken Pizza on a baking pan
kassbee

"Excellent! I subbed a gluten-free crust and I’m not sure I can go back to regular pizza again." —Warren Wagner

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Roasted Grape Flatbread

flatbread with roasted grapes

Allrecipes Magazine

"Pizza dough or a flatbread are topped with ricotta, mozzarella, and roasted grapes and baked in the oven — a delicious appetizer or side." —Dinehaus

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Naan Bread Margherita Pizza with Prosciutto

an overhead view of three naan bread margherita pizza with prosciutto, one sliced into four pieces.

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"Welcome to a fancy dinner presentation! Naan and prosciutto make you feel like you're at a fancy restaurant. Wonder flavors!" —Chef Mo

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Rustic Flatbread Pizza

closeup of two slices of rustic flatbread pizza

*Sherri*

"This flatbread pizza recipe includes applewood-smoked bacon, cremini mushrooms, asparagus, and Asiago on a thin, crunchy flatbread to create a hearty and delicious main." —smerki

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Pizza on the Grill

a grilled pizza cut into pieces with a pizza roller

Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"Great recipe! Great method, way better than homemade pizza from the oven." —Nanda

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Pizza Without the Red Sauce

close up view of pizza with tomatoes, peppers, red onions, and cheese
mommyluvs2cook

"Amazing! Best pizza I have ever made at home." —ashley

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Satay Chicken Pizza

Satay Chicken Pizza
Sun

"This recipe is amazingly simple and delicious." —Mary Kay Mccullough

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Pear and Gorgonzola Cheese Pizza

Pear and Gorgonzola Cheese Pizza

"Easy, quick, and delicious. A great blend of sharp cheese and sweet pear with a little crunch." —Raymond

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Allie's Mushroom Pizza

bird's eye view of cheesy mushroom pizza garnished with torn basil

fabeveryday

"A really nice and easy pizza to throw together. I roasted some garlic and spread it on the crust before I added the oils. Everyone loved it!" —xxxamanda

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Chicken Florentine Flatbread Pizza

Chicken Florentine Flatbread Pizza

"Treat your family to a homemade gourmet pizza by using a store-bought flatbread. Swap out traditional marinara sauce with a creamy Parmesan-garlic white sauce, and top with chicken, spinach, and fresh, juicy tomatoes." —lutzflcat

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Chicken Pesto Pizza

Chicken Pesto Pizza
fabeveryday

"I used rotisserie chicken from the grocery store, pesto sauce in a jar, feta cheese, and added some sun-dried tomatoes. SO easy and really gourmet!" —GRAMMA GORGEOUS

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