Here are some pizza-related riddles for kids to pair with our additional food-related riddles. To use the What Am I riddle, explain the first line’s hint to your children and tell them to figure out the answer.
They might predict cereal, a pair of shoes, or chocolates because the hint is that it arrives in a box, but it’s not a kitchen item.
Pizza riddles for kids
Que : I dance on your tongue, spicy or mild, atop your favorite dish, I’m often piled. What am I?
Answer : Pepperoni
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Que : I’m not a book, but I have a spine; when added to dishes, I make them divine. Who am I?
Answer : Basil
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Que : Golden and stretchy, a treasure so cheesy, I’m good on most dishes, to make them more pleasy. What am I?
Answer : Mozzarella
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Que : A circle of heat, where dough meets its fate, you’ll find me in kitchens before you eat what’s on your plate. What am I?
Answer : Oven
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Que : Boxed up I come, through streets I am carried, to your doorstep I arrive, no need to be married. What am I?
Answer : Delivery
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Que : I’m red and sweet, spread on dough so neat, the first layer you lay down before adding more heat. What am I?
Answer : Tomato sauce
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Que : I am green and leafy, on pizza I lay, some say I’m healthy, in a tasty way. What am I?
Answer : Spinach
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Q. I ordered a pizza and cut it into 8 equal slices. I ate one slice. What fraction of the pizza is left? A. 7/8
Solution: Total slices = 8 Slices eaten = 1 Slices left = 8 – 1 = 7
Fraction left = 7/8
Que : I am small and round, a topping delight, I add a bit of spice to every bite. What am I?
Answer : Jalapeno
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Que : With a ring of dough, a golden halo, I make the perfect base, as every chef knows. What am I?
Answer : Pizza crust
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Que : I am bubbly and golden, baked to a tee, I cover your pizza, all melty and free. What am I?
Answer : Cheese
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Que : I’m a little fish, salty and small, when added to pizza, I bring flavor to all. What am I?
Answer : Anchovy
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Que : I’m colorful and sweet, a favorite delight, on Hawaiian pizzas, I’m a bite. What am I?
Answer : Pineapple
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Que : I’m a tiny meatball, spicy and round, on pizza I’m a treat that’s perfectly found. What am I?
Answer : Sausage
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Que : I’m chopped and I’m crunchy, green and sometimes red, on pizza I’m tasty, by the slice or shred. What am I?
Answer : Bell pepper
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Que : I’m small and black, often found in a can, sprinkled on pizza, I’m eaten by the clan. What am I?
Answer : Olive
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Que : I’m white and crumbled, a Greek delight, on pizza, I add a salty bite. What am I?
Answer : Feta cheese
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Que : I’m often grated, to add a final touch, a hard cheese on pizza, just a sprinkle, not much. What am I?
Answer : Parmesan
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Que : I’m diced and I’m meaty, from a pig I’m made, on pizza, I add a savory cascade. What am I?
Answer : Bacon
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Q. If a pizza has 12 slices and 3 friends want to share it equally, how many slices will each friend get? A. 4 slices
Solution: Total slices = 12 Number of friends = 3 Slices per friend = 12 / 3 = 4
Each friend gets 4 slices.
Que : I’m round and red, a topping that’s grand, a basic ingredient that makes pizza stand. What am I?
Answer : Tomato
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Que : I’m sliced and I’m tangy, on pizzas I shine, a purple bulb that’s oh so fine. What am I?
Answer : Red onion
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Que : I’m a soft and creamy white, used in slices or a dollop, on pizza, I add delight. What am I?
Answer : Ricotta
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Que : I’m small, white, and pungent, in cloves or minced, on pizza, I enhance with a savory pinch. What am I?
Answer : Garlic
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Que : I’m a thin and spicy meat, often found in a link, on pizza, I’m quite the treat. What am I?
Answer : Chorizo
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Que : I’m a colorful mix, healthy and raw, on pizza, I’m sometimes added with a bit of awe. What am I?
Answer : Vegetable medley
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Que : I’m a meaty delight, often found in Italy, on pizza, I add a taste that’s key. What am I?
Answer : Prosciutto
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Que : I’m soft, white, and tangy, often fresh and moist, on pizza, I’m an Italian choice. What am I?
Answer : Burrata
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Que : I’m golden and crispy, often in rings, on pizza, I’m a treat that sings. What am I?
Answer : Fried onion
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Que : I’m a tiny fruit, red or green, sometimes added to pizza, giving a zest that’s keen. What am I?
Answer : Cherry pepper
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Que : I’m thin and savory, often smoked, on pizza, I’m sometimes joked. What am I?
Answer : Smoked salmon
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Que : I’m a sweet and tangy drizzle, golden in hue, on pizza, I’m an unexpected cue. What am I?
Answer : Honey
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Que : I am a topping that adds a bit of heat, often found on pepperoni’s beat. What am I?
Answer : Red pepper flakes
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Q. I had a whole pizza and ate 3 slices out of it, leaving me with 1/2 of the pizza. How many slices did the pizza have initially? A. 6 slices
Solution: Let the total number of slices be x. After eating 3 slices, 1/2 of the pizza is left. So, (x – 3) = x / 2 Solving for x: x – 3 = x / 2 2(x – 3) = x 2x – 6 = x x = 6
The pizza had 6 slices initially.
Que : I’m the foundation of every slice, crispy or chewy, both are nice. What am I?
Answer : Pizza crust
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Que : I’m a leafy green, fresh and bright, on pizza, I add a healthy bite. What am I?
Answer : Arugula
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Que : I’m white and tangy, a dollop on top, a creamy delight you won’t want to stop. What am I?
Answer : Ricotta
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Que : I’m thin and oily, full of zest, on pizza, I’m a topping that’s simply the best. What am I?
Answer : Sun-dried tomatoes
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Que : I’m green and nutty, often made into a sauce, on pizza, I’m spread without a loss. What am I?
Answer : Pesto
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Que : I’m small and round, a fruit but spicy, on pizza, I make things dicey. What am I?
Answer : Cherry peppers
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Que : I’m a smoked meat, sliced thin and fine, on pizza, I add a taste that’s divine. What am I?
Answer : Prosciutto
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Que : I’m an herb that’s fresh and fragrant, a sprinkle on top makes the flavor vibrant. What am I?
Answer : Basil
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Que : I’m a yellow ring, sweet and tender, on Hawaiian pizza, I’m a contender. What am I?
Answer : Pineapple
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Que : I’m small and salty, packed in a tin, on pizza, I make taste buds sing. What am I?
Answer : Anchovies
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Que : I’m a cheese that’s crumbly and white, on pizza, I add a tangy bite. What am I?
Answer : Feta
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Que : I’m a small green fruit, briny and bold, on pizza, my flavor is gold. What am I?
Answer : Olive
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Q. Two pizzas are delivered to a party, each cut into 10 slices. If there are 5 people at the party, how many slices does each person get if the pizzas are shared equally? A. 4 slices
Solution: Total slices per pizza = 10 Number of pizzas = 2 Total slices = 10 * 2 = 20 Number of people = 5 Slices per person = 20 / 5 = 4
Each person gets 4 slices.
Que : I’m sweet and hot, often in a ring, on pizza, I’m a flavorful thing. What am I?
Answer : Banana peppers
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Que : I’m a spicy sausage, ground and cooked, on pizza, my flavor is hooked. What am I?
Answer : Italian sausage
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Que : I’m a topping that’s minced and fine, I add flavor that’s quite divine. What am I?
Answer : Garlic
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Que : I’m a sauce that’s white and creamy, on pizza, I make things dreamy. What am I?
Answer : Alfredo sauce
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Que : I’m a green leaf, often bitter and bold, on pizza, I’m a topping to behold. What am I?
Answer : Kale
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Que : I’m a cheese that’s soft and mild, on pizza, I’m perfectly styled. What am I?
Answer : Mozzarella
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Que : I’m a meat that’s cured and sliced, on pizza, I’m quite nice. What am I?
Answer : Salami
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Que : I’m a small vegetable, often grilled, on pizza, I add a thrill. What am I?
Answer : Zucchini
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Que : I’m a sauce that’s spicy and red, on pizza, I’m often spread. What am I?
Answer : Marinara sauce
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Que : I’m a yellow cheese, sharp and strong, on pizza, I belong. What am I?
Answer : Cheddar
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Que : I’m a root vegetable, sweet and orange, on pizza, I’m a flavor you can manage. What am I?
Answer : Sweet potato
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Que : I’m a fish that’s often smoked, on pizza, my flavor’s evoked. What am I?
Answer : Salmon
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Que : I’m a meat that’s shredded and tender, on barbecue pizza, I’m a contender. What am I?
Answer : Pulled pork
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Q. I had a pizza cut into 12 slices. I gave half of the slices to my friend. How many slices did I give to my friend? A. 6 slices
Solution: Total slices = 12 Half of the slices = 12 / 2 = 6 I gave 6 slices to my friend.
Que : I’m a green vegetable, often sautéed, on pizza, I’m carefully laid. What am I?
Answer : Spinach
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Que : I’m a cheese that’s blue and bold, on pizza, my flavor’s uncontrolled. What am I?
Answer : Blue cheese
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Que : I’m a tiny red fruit, often sweet, on dessert pizza, I’m a treat. What am I?
Answer : Strawberry
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Que : I’m a cheese that’s soft and spreadable, on pizza, I’m unforgettable. What am I?
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