2026 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific: The Region’s Best Pizzerias

RistoPizza by Napoli sta ca is the most craft-serious Neapolitan pizza option in Azabudai, built on chef Peppe Errichiello's thirty years of dough expertise. The long-fermentation base produces a lighter, more digestible pizza than most of Tokyo's Italian options. Easy to book and well-suited to solo lunch — go with appetite for the experimental end of the menu.

An eight-seat counter on the 38th floor of the Mandarin Oriental Tokyo, The Pizza Bar on 38th runs a prix fixe omakase of Roman-style pizzas using organic Italian wheat and seasonal Japanese ingredients. Ranked #11 in Japan by Opinionated About Dining (2025) and holding a Michelin Plate, it is one of Tokyo's most distinctive counter experiences at ¥¥¥. Book several weeks ahead.

gigi's is the Balmain choice for a relaxed special occasion when pizza quality matters more than formality. The 2026 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific recognition gives it a real reason to book, especially for dates or small celebrations that do not need a long tasting-menu format.

Fiata by Salvatore Fiata on Staunton Street in Central delivers technically precise Neapolitan pizza rooted in Caserta's pizza-making tradition — light dough, classic toppings, a warm, convivial room. It's the right call when you want something reliably good without the formality or price commitment of Hong Kong's higher-end Italian restaurants. Easy to book, honest in its ambitions.

Chef Giulio Lee trained in Naples and brought the format back to Seoul without compromise: tall, well-leavened dough, wood-fired oven, margherita and marinara worth ordering on any visit. The Mapo-gu room is warm and convivial rather than formal, making it the right call when you want serious pizza craft over another tasting-menu evening. Booking is easy and the atmosphere suits solo diners and small groups equally well.

A small, focused pizzeria in Salcedo Village, Makati, where three founders — including a Japan-trained pizza maker — produce multiple dough styles with high-quality toppings and a fairly priced wine-by-the-glass list. Easy to book and well below fine-dining spend. The round salami pizza is the order to start; the gelato is worth staying for.

Massilia is Bangkok's most credentialed pizza address, led by Salerno-born head chef Michele Fernando and backed by Pearl's Pizza of the Year in Asia Pacific 2025 for its 'Norma not Norma'. The Neapolitan-inspired dough, selective Italian sourcing, neighbourhood Italian atmosphere in Lumphini make it the clear call for a quality non-Thai meal in central Bangkok.

SHOP225 in Pascoe Vale South delivers Neapolitan-style pizza built on years of Italian product importing, with the Zio Pino as the must-order. Booking is easy, prices are affordable, both vegan and gluten-free menus are available. A practical choice for neighbourhood dining with genuine Italian sourcing behind it.

Pizzeria Braceria Cesari is the most credentialled pizza destination in Nagoya, run by world championship-winning pizzaiolo Pasquale Makishima from a lively spot inside the Osu arcade. The menu spans red and white pizzas, Italian classics, grilled meat — making it a reliable, easy-to-book choice for casual dinners. Come mid-week for the quietest tables and the best version of the room.

A mano is a reliable casual Italian in Power Plant Mall, Makati, with a technically sound pizza program and pasta that holds up to scrutiny. Founded by Amado Forés, it sources at a quality level above its price tier and has expanded to four locations on the strength of consistent execution. Book for a weekday lunch if you want the best experience with the least noise.

Bottega delivers Neapolitan pizza and pasta in Beijing with genuine Italian kitchen backing — easy to book, spacious, a clear step above the city's generic Italian mid-market. Best approached across two or three visits: pizza on the first, pasta on the second, the wine list on the third. The most credible Italian option in Chaoyang.

Da Susy is Gurugram's most credible Neapolitan pizza address, run by chef Susanna Di Cosimo with a menu built around soft, properly fermented crusts, serious fried food including Panuozzi, a welcoming room that asks nothing formal of you. Booking is easy, the cooking outperforms the setting, it is the right call for casual Italian done with genuine regional knowledge.

Margherí is the clearest case for Neapolitan-style pizza in District 7, run by chef Ciro Sorrentino with contemporary dough, authentic Italian products, a room spacious enough to handle groups comfortably. The shared-starters format and Italian wine list make it a reliable call for a casual group dinner or relaxed family evening in Ho Chi Minh City's international south.

Dante's Pizzeria by Enis Baçova on Ponsonby Road is Auckland's most committed contemporary Neapolitan pizza address, run by a globe-trained pizzaiolo who now owns the project. Easy to book, informal in register, strong on the classics, it's the right call for a relaxed celebration or date night where great pizza is the priority over tasting menus or deep wine lists.

48h Pizza e Gnocchi Bar in South Yarra delivers authentic Neapolitan-style pizza built on 48-hour fermented dough — lighter and more considered than most Melbourne alternatives at this price point. With housemade gnocchi, gluten-free and vegan options, a second location in Elsternwick, it works for a wide range of diners. Book a day ahead to be safe.

ANTO brings three Italian pizza traditions — Neapolitan, Roman al taglio, Pinsa Romana — to a lounge setting in Singapore's Tanjong Pagar, with a cocktail program built around aperitivo classics. Founded by master pizza maker Antonio Brancato, it earns its place as a specialist Italian stop, especially for anyone who wants serious Negroni-and-pizza pairing without the tasting-menu formality of Singapore's upper dining tier.

A smart Surry Hills pick when the brief is an easy dinner with credible pizza recognition rather than a formal occasion. Al Taglio has a 2026 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific ranking and dinner-only hours, making it better for weeknight plans or relaxed small groups than for a high-ceremony splurge.

Naples-trained pizzaiolo Kenji brings technically sound Neapolitan pies to Musashi Koyama, with soft, digestible dough and four marinara variations that prove mastery over toppings. A Tabelog 100 pizzeria since 2017, La TRIPLETTA adds full Italian menus—antipasti, desserts, Gorgonzola gelato—plus a pet-friendly terrace and easier booking than most Tokyo peers at JPY 1,000–JPY 4,999.

Pizzeria da Tigre is worth prioritizing when the plan is focused pizza in Osaka Shi rather than a formal meal. Its 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific #19 recognition gives it a stronger reason to book than a casual slice stop, but small parties and flexible timing will get the most practical use out of it.

A sensible Bangkok pick for an easy Italian lunch, date night, or business meal, with 2026 recognition from 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific and Star Wine List giving it more credibility than a generic Italian booking. Choose lunch for convenience and dinner for a more occasion-ready wine-bar feel.

Pizza Strada in Azabujuban holds three consecutive years of Opinionated About Dining Casual Japan recognition and — making it one of Tokyo's more accessible serious pizzerias. Easy to book compared to the city's omakase circuit, it suits food-focused visitors who want a credentialled, low-friction dinner in a polished neighbourhood setting.

Eight-time Tabelog 100 Pizza honoree in Kameido blending pizzeria and braceria formats with a wine list that exceeds typical neighborhood Italian depth. Dinner runs JPY 5,000–5,999, lunch JPY 2,000–2,999; the service is deliberately low-key with strict lunch punctuality rules and no credit cards before 3 PM. Book a week ahead for weekday dinner, two weeks for Saturday, arrive exactly at 11:30 for lunch or forfeit your table.

BACI is a smart Central pick when the night calls for lively pizza-led dining rather than a formal, quiet meal. Its 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific #24 ranking in 2026 gives it a real credibility signal, but wine-focused diners should treat the list as support for the food, not the main reason to book.

Five Olives is the Phuket pick when dinner needs to feel credible but not formal. Its 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific #26 ranking and Michelin Plate recognition make it a stronger bet than a generic casual Italian choice, especially for dates, birthdays, small groups around Cherngtalay.

Book Andrea Style if the goal is an award-recognized pizza meal in Taipei with enough occasion value for a date or small celebration. It is less useful for large groups or diners who want a broad Taiwanese dinner; Mao Yuan, Lin Dong Fang beef noodles, or Tao Luan Ting Roast Peking Duck Palace make better sense for those plans.

Back-to-back Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition in 2024 and 2025 makes this Wan Chai Neapolitan pizza spot one of Hong Kong's clearest value decisions. At $$ pricing with easy booking, chef Gavino Pilo's kitchen delivers consistent, inspector-endorsed quality without fine-dining overhead. For a late-night or casual dinner in Wan Chai, this is the call.

Spacious Eifukucho pizzeria with over 30 years of Neapolitan craft, selected for Tabelog Pizza 100 since 2017. Large, ingredient-focused pies and full Italian menu at JPY 1,000–3,999, with easy reservations and family-friendly seating for 120. Book for generous portions and a relaxed neighborhood atmosphere away from central Tokyo's tourist crowds.

Fortuna is worth booking when the plan calls for a lively pizza-led meal in Singapore rather than a formal tasting-menu occasion. Its 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific #33 ranking for 2026 gives it a real quality signal, easy booking makes it useful for date nights, small celebrations, late-forming plans.

Pizza Marumo climbed from #96 to #37 in OAD's Casual Japan rankings between 2024 and 2025, making it one of Tokyo's most credible pizza destinations right now. Chef Yuki Motokura works a seasonally-driven kitchen in Ebisu's quieter streets, booking is easy — a rare combination at this quality level. Book for lunch if you want the most relaxed experience.

+39 Pizzeria is a practical CBD pick when pizza is the main brief, especially for casual lunches, easy group meals, low-pressure dinners. Its 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific #40 recognition in 2026 gives it a real credential, but the appeal is still simple: central Melbourne, informal energy, a pizza-first format.

Beintema's is the Bandung pick when the meal is about pizza, not broad crowd-pleasing. Its 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific #42 recognition gives it a stronger reason to book than a generic casual dinner, but groups wanting grill formats, buffet range, or hotel polish should compare alternatives first.

A focused Taipei pick for diners who want pizza and Italian cooking rather than a formal tasting-menu night. The 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific #44 ranking gives it a real quality signal, easy booking makes it useful when harder reservations fall through. Better for a pizza-led meal than for travelers prioritizing Taiwanese flavors.

Book 90 Seconds when the group wants a focused pizza meal in Shenzhen rather than a formal tasting-menu or banquet experience. Its 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific #46 recognition gives it a stronger reason to book than a generic mall restaurant, especially for casual dates, small celebrations, or an easy meal around COCOPark.

Cucina Marinara is the Surat pick when pizza credibility matters: its 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific #47 recognition gives it a clearer reason to book than a generic casual dinner. Best for diners who want a focused pizza-led meal in Vesu; less compelling if the night depends on confirmed wine depth, banquet flexibility, or a broad multi-cuisine menu.