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Global pizzeria rankings: Napoli on the Road tops 2026

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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.~~ 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 on within the ~~global list,~~ top 100, more than any other ~~region. Within the~~ 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 with seven pizzaioli reaching the podium,~~ Cup, while Japan secured top honors in the Margherita and Marinara categories. ~~These events collectively highlighted a global expansion of traditional Neapolitan techniques, with notable performances from competitors in Portugal, South Korea, and Chile.~~

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