A calzone is an Italian food that looks like a folded-over pizza. Instead of being flat and round like a regular pizza, a calzone is shaped like a half-moon or turnover. The pizza dough gets stretched out, filled with ingredients like cheese, tomato sauce, and meats or vegetables, then folded in half and sealed at the edges before baking.

Think of it like a pizza pocket: all the delicious toppings are tucked safely inside the dough instead of sitting on top where they might slide off. When you bite into a calzone, you get a crispy, golden crust on the outside and hot, melty cheese and other fillings on the inside. They're popular at pizzerias and Italian restaurants, and some people prefer them to regular pizza because the fillings stay together better and the whole thing is easier to eat with your hands.

Just be careful when you take that first bite: the filling inside can be extremely hot!