Scallop Pizza con Cianuro

Scallop Pizza con Cianuro is a contemporary pizza dish served at Nineteen18 in Vilnius, Lithuania, and was highlighted by the food commentator Piattoriccomicificco. The name translates to "Scallop Pizza with Cyanide," a dramatic moniker that likely refers to a dark, intense sauce or seasoning rather than a toxic ingredient. The dish represents a departure from traditional Italian pizza, incorporating seafood as the star topping rather than a supporting element. Key ingredients include fresh scallops, a thin or Neapolitan-style pizza crust, mozzarella or a mild white cheese, and the signature "cianuro" element—often a black squid-ink sauce, a spicy chili oil, or a reduced umami glaze that provides a striking visual contrast to the white scallops. A great version is distinguished by perfectly seared, tender scallops with a caramelized exterior; a crisp, charred yet chewy crust; and a balanced interplay between the briny sweetness of the scallops and the bold, slightly sharp or smoky "cianuro" component. Regional variations are uncommon, as the dish is a signature of a single venue, but adaptations may substitute clams or shrimp, or use a carbonara-style cream base. In Vilnius, the Scallop Pizza con Cianuro has become a talking point for its audacious name and refined execution, cementing Nineteen18 as a destination for inventive pizza.