As the name suggests, this Italian pizza variety is created to appeal to the vegetarian palate. Pizza vegetariana consists of a basic pizza dough that is smeared with tomato sauce and topped with mozzarella and a combination of fresh, seasonal vegetables, typically zucchini, eggplants, and peppers, which are almost always pre-cooked.

Other typical toppings include bell peppers, artichoke hearts, spinach, carrots, onions, mushrooms, capers, celery, olives, and oregano. The pizza is usually finished off with a drizzle of olive oil and some fresh basil leaves on top. Pizza vegetariana can easily become a vegan-friendly dish by omitting the mozzarella.