# Global pizzeria rankings: Napoli on the Road tops 2026

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> Updated: 2026-09-22T22:10:39.000Z. Sources: 35. Developments: 4.

The 50 Top Pizza World 2026 rankings, announced in Naples, Italy, have named London-based Napoli on the Road, led by chef Michele Pascarella, as the best pizzeria in the world. This result represents a notable shift in the global culinary landscape, as the top position moved from New York to London.

New York’s Una Pizza Napoletana, owned and operated by Anthony Mangieri, secured second place and is the top-ranked pizzeria in the United States. Mangieri, who personally prepares all dough and bakes every pie, previously held the top global ranking in 2022, 2024, and 2025. Despite losing the top spot, New York demonstrated significant culinary strength by placing seven establishments within the top 100, more than any other global location.

Notable New York honorees in the top 100 include Don Antonio (30), Jay’s in Kenmore (32), Ribalta (35), L’Industrie Pizzeria (71), Stretch Pizza (90), Audace (92), and Pizza Secret (95). Within these entries, Audace won ‘Best Cocktail List’ and Stretch Pizza was named ‘One to Watch’.

The top five rankings include Napoli on the Road in first, Una Pizza Napoletana in second, and Confine in Milan in third. A tie for fourth place was shared by I Masanielli in Caserta and Seu Pizza Illuminati in Rome, while Pizzeria Sei in Los Angeles and Tony’s Pizza Napoletana in San Francisco tied for fifth.

Alongside the rankings, the Vera Pizza Napoletana Champion 2026 competition took place in Naples, featuring 355 contestants from 30 countries. Italy won the Lello Surace Nations Cup, while Japan secured top honors in the Margherita and Marinara categories.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: New York leads global rankings in 50 Top Pizza World guide

New York City leads the world in pizzeria density on the 2026 50 Top Pizza World list, with Una Pizza Napoletana ranked as the second-best pizzeria globally.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/new-york-leads-global-rankings-in-50-top-pizza-world-guide

### 2026-09-17: Naples hosts major global pizza championships and rankings

London's Napoli on the Road was named the world's best pizzeria by 50 Top Pizza 2026, while Italy won the Nations Cup at the Vera Pizza Napoletana Champion competition in Naples.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/una-pizza-napoletana-ranked-second-best-pizzeria-in-the-world

### 2026-09-15: Napoli on the Road named world's best pizzeria in 2026 rankings

London's Napoli on the Road has been named the world's best pizzeria in the 50 Top Pizza World 2026 rankings, followed by New York's Una Pizza Napoletana and Milan's Confine.

23 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/napoli-on-the-road-named-best-pizzeria-in-50-top-pizza-world-2026

### 2026-08-31: San Giorgio Pizzeria Napoletana named best pizza in Wisconsin

San Giorgio Pizzeria Napoletana in Milwaukee has been named the best pizza destination in Wisconsin by LoveFood, cited for its authentic Neapolitan style and wood-fired crust.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-giorgio-pizzeria-napoletana-named-best-pizza-in-wisconsin

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