We all have our favorite pizza joints. Whether you’re craving just a slice or a whole pie, Indiana is full of eateries serving this American take on an old-world classic. But if you’re looking for the real deal, you can try pizza certified by Italy right here in the Hoosier State.

To protect its culinary customs and history, the Italian government gives designations verifying the originality of products from its country. Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVPN) is a group supported by the Italian government dedicated to protecting and promoting “true Neapolitan pizza.” The group has strict rules and guidelines that must be followed. When an eatery does that, then they receive a special designation that demonstrates they meet the strict requirements that respect and honor the tradition and art of Neapolitan pizza making.

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