# Latin American pizzeria culinary recognition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/latin-american-pizzeria-culinary-recognition
> Updated: 2026-09-10T13:01:13.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Latin American pizzerias are receiving significant recognition through national rankings and international culinary competitions.

In Brazil, Forneria Alfredo’Ro in Salvador was ranked as the second-best pizzeria in the country according to the Best Pizza World Top 100 Brazil 2026 list. The establishment earned 944.40 points on the Best Pizza Index, noted for its artisanal techniques including wood-fired ovens and a 48-hour natural fermentation process.

On a broader scale, regional makers are succeeding in global arenas. In Argentina, Paraguayan pizza maker Martín Dumm secured sixth place at the World Pizza Championship in Buenos Aires. Additionally, the Chilean restaurant Brunapoli qualified for the 50 Top Pizza World event in Naples, Italy, after receiving a ‘Golden Ticket’ following its ranking in the 50 Top Pizza Latin America 2026.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Latin American pizzerias achieve international recognition

Pizzerias from Paraguay and Chile are achieving international acclaim, with Martín Dumm placing sixth in the World Pizza Championship and Brunapoli qualifying for the 50 Top Pizza World in Naples.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/latin-american-pizzerias-achieve-international-recognition

### 2026-08-26: Forneria Alfredo’Ro ranked second-best pizzeria in Brazil

Salvador's Forneria Alfredo’Ro ranked second in Brazil's Top 100 Brazil 2026 pizzeria list by Best Pizza World, scoring 944.40 points.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/forneria-alfredoro-ranked-second-best-pizzeria-in-brazil

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