La Mezzetta is a good place to try fugazzeta rellena in Buenos Aires: thick pizza filled with mozzarella and topped with onion. The portions are substantial, the setting is simple, and the prices make it an inexpensive option for a casual meal.
Located on Avenida Álvarez Thomas in Villa Ortúzar, this long-established pizzeria is our recommendation when you want to try this cheese-heavy porteño style. Start with the fugazzeta, either by the slice or as a whole pizza to share.
What to order
Fugazzeta rellena
The fugazzeta rellena has mozzarella enclosed between layers of dough, with sliced onion across the top. It’s baked in a pan, giving it a thick base, browned onion and a substantial cheese filling.
The quantity of mozzarella is the main attraction. This is a rich, filling pizza, and it’s the reason we recommend La Mezzetta. If you’re getting to know Buenos Aires food, it’s a worthwhile style to try alongside the city’s thinner pizzas.
We’d make it the first order on a visit. A slice gives you a good introduction to the combination of dough, cheese and onion; a small whole pizza is an option when you’re sharing. Let the hot filling cool a little before eating.
Since 1939
A traditional Buenos Aires pizzeria
La Mezzetta dates to 1939 and is known for pizza by the slice and the Buenos Aires tradition of eating at the counter. It’s an informal place to stop for pizza, with a straightforward approach to the food and setting.
Its pizza al molde, or pan-baked pizza, is thicker than the New York–style slices you’ll find at places such as Togni’s. The fugazzeta adds a generous filling to that substantial base, so expect a heavier meal.
The pizzeria also appeared in the Buenos Aires episode of Netflix’s Street Food: Latin America, which featured its fugazzeta. It was already a local institution before the series brought it to a wider audience.
A slice or a whole pizza
How much to order
For a first visit or a quick stop, start with a slice per person and order more if you’re still hungry. The thickness and amount of cheese make it worth trying a portion before deciding how much you need.
A whole pizza is a practical choice when everyone wants fugazzeta. The small pizza is easy to divide at the table, though how far it goes will depend on your appetite. Avoid judging the portion by diameter alone: the filling makes it more substantial than a thin pizza of the same size.
We’d keep the meal simple: fugazzeta and a drink. It’s a good option for a casual lunch or dinner when you want pizza and an affordable bill.
Where to find La Mezzetta
La Mezzetta is at Avenida Álvarez Thomas 1321, Villa Ortúzar. Check its Instagram for current hours before going. We recommend it for the fugazzeta, generous portions and inexpensive meal in a simple setting.
For a different pizza style, try Togni’s thin New York–style slices in Belgrano. Both restaurants are included in our Buenos Aires pasta and pizza guide.
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