Whether a tried-and-true standard or an imaginative gourmet creation, pizza is an all-American crowd pleaser. USA TODAY asked local experts to name one great pizza parlor in each state and the District of Columbia. Here are their picks for places to savor that favorite Italian import.

Delaware
Lined with elegant frescos of famous Elizabeths from throughout the ages (think Taylor, Davis and even the Queen), Pizza by Elizabeths is an elegant eatery in Greenville. The California-style pies are gourmet creations topped with the likes of mushroom duxelles and fig jam. They're perfectly paired with a posh dining room decorated with French chandeliers and pistachio-colored walls.

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