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According to a well-known urban legend, a restaurant in this alley is where the renowned pizza was created.
According to the popular legend, the pizza Margherita was invented in 1889 by Raffaele Esposito, chef at Pizzeria Brandi. The pizza was allegedly created in honor of Italy’s unification, with the three toppings—basil, mozzarella, and tomato—respectively representing the green, white, and red of the Italian flag. The story also claims that Esposito named the pie after Queen Margherita of Savoy. Today, a plaque near Pizzeria Brandi marks the location as the birthplace of the pizza Margherita.
