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PhrasesAt the PizzeriaUna quattro stagioni, per favore.
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Una quattro stagioni, per favore.

A four seasons pizza, please.

Pronunciation

quat-tro sta-GIO-ni — two words. sta-GIO-ni = three syllables, stress on second.

When to use it

When you want a pizza divided into four sections with different toppings — typically ham, artichokes, olives, and mushrooms.

What it means

'Quattro stagioni' (four seasons) is divided into quadrants, each representing a season: ham (winter), artichokes (spring), olives (summer), mushrooms (autumn). It is one of Italy's most classic pizzas.

Variations

Una quattro formaggi.

A four cheese pizza.

Typically mozzarella, gorgonzola, fontina and parmigiano — rich and indulgent

Una capricciosa.

A capricciosa pizza.

Similar to four seasons but with all toppings mixed together — ham, artichokes, olives, eggs

Una bufalina.

A bufalina pizza.

Tomato with buffalo mozzarella added fresh after cooking — simple but luxurious

Mini Dialogue

— Una quattro stagioni, per favore. — Vuole le uova o le tralasciamo? — Senza uova, grazie. — Perfetto. Viene bene!

— A four seasons pizza, please. — Would you like the eggs or shall we leave them out? — Without eggs, please. — Perfect. It will be good!

Cultural Note

The quattro stagioni is particularly popular with families because each quadrant offers different toppings — children and picky eaters can eat from their preferred section. It is also a useful diplomatic solution when a group cannot agree on a single pizza.