Festa 2-Piece Pizza Plate Set with Lettering and Gold Accents, 32 cm, Bitossi Home

Pizza plates are ideal for enjoying this dish because they are typically larger in diameter than standard plates. While a regular dinner plate usually measures around 24–26 cm, pizza plates range from 30 to 34 cm. The bottom is completely flat to make slicing easier. Most often, the rim is very low—just enough to keep the pizza in place during transport and while eating. These features also make them easy to wash, both by hand and in the dishwasher, as well as easy to stack. They can be found in plain white or with various decorations, though almost always on a white or light-colored background.

The answer to this question is "It depends." Plates made of hard porcelain or ceramic with specific "oven-safe" markings can be used directly to reheat a pizza or individual slices. However, it is crucial to avoid thermal shock—such as moving the plate from the cold refrigerator to a hot oven—to prevent cracking.

If the pizza plates are made of porcelain with underglaze decoration, yes. However, if they feature embossed decorations or metallic finishes, hand washing is recommended to prevent heat and harsh detergents from fading the design over time. In the case of metallic finishes, it is better to be gentle with the sponge, especially when using the abrasive green side.

White is historically the preferred color of pizza chefs because it highlights the contrast between the red of the tomatoes, the white of the mozzarella, and the green of the basil (the colors of the Italian flag), making the pizza visually more appetizing.

Some professional pizza plates have a slightly rough bottom. This creates a thin layer of air between the hot pizza and the plate, preventing steam from making the crust soggy or chewy and thus preserving its crispness.