50 Top Pizza World 2026: Rankings & Judging Criteria — Page 2

Giangi in Arielli is Abruzzo's most awarded research pizzeria, earning Gambero Rosso's Miglior pizza 2019 under chef Gianluigi Di Vincenzo, a student of Renato Bosco. The menu treats pizza as composed, multi-element flavor sequences rather than conventional pies. Easy to book and worth a deliberate detour for food-focused travelers in central Italy.

Pasquale's Pizzeria Napoletana is Rhode Island's VPN-certified Neapolitan pizzeria, using imported ingredients and two-phase fermented dough; credentials most local competitors lack. Recognised by 50 Top Pizza USA 2025 for Best Beer Service, it is the right call for serious pizza in South Kingstown and books easily compared to destination dining alternatives.

Ranked #16 on the 50 Top Pizza USA 2025 list, Pizza Secret is the clearest case for traditional Neapolitan pizza in Brooklyn. Pizzaiolo Rosario Granieri, trained at Eataly and Rossopomodoro, runs a compact Park Slope spot built around the craft. Booking is easy, the format is casual, and the credential is real. Eat in; this style of pizza does not travel well.

Slice & Pie on 14th Street NW is a counter-service pizza spot run by Giulio Adriani, an Italian-born chef with over thirty years behind the dough. Walk-ins only, no dress code, and no booking friction. The pizza is well-crafted and the format is fast; book elsewhere if you need a full sit-down occasion, but for a reliable slice in D.C., it delivers.

Matto Napoletano is Skopje's clearest answer for genuine Neapolitan pizza, open daily from 9am to midnight with high-quality Italian ingredients throughout. The 'Nduja and Lady Emila pizzas are the standout orders, and the Italian wine list runs deeper than you would expect at this level. Book easily as a walk-in, but call ahead for larger weekend groups.

Franko's Pizza & Bar on Ulica kneza Branimira is Zagreb's most focused pizza address, built around four distinct styles; Neapolitan, Roman, Old School, and calzone; all using wood-fired cooking and Italian-sourced ingredients. Booking is easy, the drinks list is solid, and the format handles groups and families without the formality or price of Zagreb's tasting-menu venues.

Miami Slice is the call when the plan is focused pizza rather than a full sit-down dinner. Its 50 Top Pizza USA Slice #3 recognition for 2026 gives it a clear reason to be on a Miami food itinerary, but the experience is better framed as a casual, slice-led stop than a special-occasion meal.