4 Bruschetta Varieties
Ranked From the Best To the Worst

Bruschetta alla caprese is a traditional type of bruschetta originating from the island of Capri, hence the name. This tasty appetizer consists of bread, cherry tomatoes, basil leaves, mozzarella cheese, olive oil, garlic, and salt. The bread is sliced, toasted, rubbed with garlic, and topped with pieces of mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil, and a drizzle of olive oil. A pinch of salt is added before serving in order to elevate the flavors, and the bruschetta is ready to be enjoyed. Expand

Bruschetta al pomodoro is a popular Italian appetizer consisting of sliced, toasted bread that is rubbed with garlic and topped with finely chopped tomatoes. Although there are numerous variations, the appetizer is usually finished with a drizzle of high-quality olive oil, a sprinkle of sea salt, and fresh basil leaves. The final result is a simple, elegant, yet flavorful finger food that is especially popular at celebrations, festivities, and parties.Expand

Bruschetta alla romana is a traditional bruschetta variety originating from Rome. Although there are variations, it's made with a combination of bread, cherry tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, capers, salt, and pepper in its classic form. The capers are rinsed in water and coarsely chopped. The tomatoes are chopped, mixed with the capers, olive oil, salt, and pepper, and the mixture is then spooned over toasted slices of bread that have been rubbed with garlic. If desired, feel free to add black olives, oregano, and basil to the bruschetta mixture for extra flavors and textures.Expand

Bruschetta alla marinara is a traditional appetizer and a type of bruschetta. It's usually made with a combination of bread slices, tomatoes, basil, garlic, onions, olive oil, sardines, salt, and pepper. The slices of bread are grilled, rubbed with garlic, then topped with a mixture of onion slices and cherry tomatoes that have been tossed in olive oil with a bit of salt. Half of a sardine goes onto each bruschetta, along with a basil leaf. Before serving, this humble bruschetta is sprinkled with freshly ground black pepper.Expand