Spicy sopressata, pepperonata, San Marzano tomatoes, and creamy Bufala mozzarella give Diavola its unmistakably Italian character. The cured meat brings the heat, while the peppers and cheese provide the contrast that makes the combination so appealing.
For Antico Casa, Diavola introduces a bolder side of the at-home pizza lineup. The pizza appears in Antico’s Atlanta ordering menu as Local Favorite Diavola and is also represented in the wider Antico Pizza Napoletana shipped range.
Spicy Sopressata Sets the Tone
Sopressata is an Italian cured meat with a distinctive savory character. Depending on its preparation, it can carry the warmth of peppers and spices, making it a natural choice for a pizza intended to have some heat.
Antico’s Diavola uses spicy sopressata as its defining topping. It brings a different character from the Italian sausage used on San Gennaro, giving Diavola a sharper, more assertive flavor profile.
For anyone who enjoys spicy salami or other cured meats on pizza, the combination has immediate appeal. The heat comes from a recognizable Italian ingredient, accompanied by the tomatoes, peppers, and mozzarella that complete the pizza.
Pepperonata Brings Another Side of the Peppers
The second defining element is pepperonata, an Italian preparation built around cooked peppers. It is commonly associated with peppers softened during cooking, allowing their sweetness and savory character to develop.
In Antico’s Atlanta Diavola, pepperonata works alongside the sopressata rather than competing with it for attention. The peppers introduce a more rounded flavor against the meat’s seasoning and heat.
That pairing gives Diavola more character than a simple spicy-meat pizza. Sopressata supplies the assertive savory element, while pepperonata contributes the sweetness and tang associated with cooked peppers.
The ingredients also carry a familiar Italian food tradition. Sopressata and pepperonata have established places in Italian cooking, and their combination feels at home on a pizza built with tomato and mozzarella.
San Marzano Tomatoes and Bufala Mozzarella Complete the Pizza
Beneath the spicy toppings is Antico’s San Marzano tomato sauce. The tomatoes provide the familiar red base associated with several pizzas in the at-home range.
San Marzano tomatoes have a longstanding connection to Neapolitan-style pizza. Their tomato-forward flavor provides a foundation for ingredients with more assertive personalities, including cured meats and peppers.
Bufala mozzarella contributes a creamy counterpart. Its milder flavor complements the seasoned sopressata and gives the pizza another texture alongside the peppers and tomato sauce.
These components keep Diavola connected to the wider Antico repertoire. Although the cured meat creates a different eating experience, the pizza retains ingredients associated with Giovanni Di Palma’s Italian pizza-making approach.
Diavola Has Its Own Place on the Antico Menu
Antico Pizza Napoletana’s at-home selection includes several pizzas with distinct topping profiles. Margherita is built around tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and garlic, while San Gennaro features Italian sausage, peppers, and onions.
Diavola occupies the spicier end of that lineup. Its combination of sopressata and pepperonata gives it a different personality from both the classic Margherita and the sausage-led San Gennaro.
Someone familiar with Antico’s traditional flavors can therefore choose a more assertive topping combination without leaving the Neapolitan-style pizza repertoire. Diavola is particularly appealing to those who enjoy cured meats, pepper-based preparations, and a little heat with their mozzarella.
The distinction is easy to imagine at the table. Margherita emphasizes the simplicity of tomato and cheese, San Gennaro offers a hearty sausage-and-vegetable combination, and Diavola gives the meal a spicy Italian accent.
The Atlanta Diavola Comes in a Four-Pizza Order
Antico Casa’s Atlanta ordering menu lists Diavola under the name Local Favorite Diavola. The selection contains four pizzas made with San Marzano tomatoes, pepperonata, Bufala mozzarella, and spicy sopressata.
The pizzas are handmade and partially cooked in Antico’s ovens before delivery for finishing at home. Each is described as serving two to three people, giving the four-pizza configuration enough portions for a gathering or a meal shared over several sittings.
For a table of friends who enjoy spicy cured meats, ordering four Diavolas keeps the menu focused on a favorite combination. The preparation has largely been handled by Antico, leaving the final oven stage to complete the pizzas at home.
Diavola also appears in the Antico Famous Trio alongside Margherita and San Gennaro. That configuration offers another way to encounter its spicier character without selecting an entire order of the same pizza.
The Shipped Diavola Has Its Own Recipe Details
Antico Pizza Napoletana also lists a Diavola Spicy Meat Lovers four-pack through Goldbelly. This shipped version has its own ingredient specification, so it should be understood separately from the Atlanta Diavola order.
The Goldbelly listing includes hot sopressata salami, whole Calabrian chili peppers, garlic, Pecorino Romano, mozzarella, provolone, buffalo cheese, and tomato sauce. Its Calabrian chilies and combination of cheeses create a different composition from the pepperonata-and-Bufala version described on the Atlanta menu.
The two offerings share Diavola’s appetite for spicy Italian cured meat, but their supporting ingredients are different. Checking the specific listing is worthwhile when choosing a format, especially if pepperonata or Calabrian chilies are part of what attracts you to the pizza.
Both products belong to Antico’s at-home pizza repertoire, with preparation and availability determined by their respective ordering channels. The wider selection gives spicy-pizza enthusiasts another side of Antico to enjoy beyond its best-known Margherita.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on Antico Casa’s Diavola pizza?
Antico Casa’s Atlanta Diavola features San Marzano tomatoes, pepperonata, Bufala mozzarella, and spicy sopressata. The shipped Goldbelly version has a separate ingredient list that includes Calabrian chilies and several cheeses.
Is Antico Casa Diavola a spicy pizza?
Yes. Antico Casa describes its Atlanta Diavola as having some heat, with spicy sopressata providing a central part of the flavor. The shipped Diavola listing also features hot sopressata and whole Calabrian chili peppers.
What is pepperonata?
Pepperonata is an Italian preparation made primarily with cooked peppers. In Antico Casa’s Atlanta Diavola, it complements the spicy sopressata and brings another flavor to the tomato-and-mozzarella base.
How is Diavola different from San Gennaro?
Antico Casa’s Atlanta Diavola centers on spicy sopressata and pepperonata, while San Gennaro features Italian sausage, sweet peppers, and caramelized cipollini onions. Their different meat and vegetable combinations give each pizza a recognizable flavor.
Is Antico Casa Diavola available for shipping?
Antico Pizza Napoletana has a Diavola four-pack listing on Goldbelly, although ordering availability is determined by that platform. Antico Casa also lists a separate four-pizza Diavola order through its Atlanta menu.
Bring a Little More Heat to the Table
Diavola adds a spirited option to Antico’s at-home repertoire. The combination of spicy sopressata, Italian peppers, tomato, and cheese gives the pizza a character that suits anyone who enjoys a little extra warmth with their Italian flavors.
If spicy Italian pizza is your thing, check out Antico’s Diavola with hot sopressata and Calabrian chilies.
