Condé Nast TravelerSep 21, 2026
The Very Best Pizza in the World, Ranked
From New York to Tokyo to São Paulo, the best pizza in the world is scattered across the globe.
12 restaurants in this story
- I Masanielli – Francesco MartucciRestaurantRedefining what the iconic dish can be with maximalist creations
- Elsewhere
- Pizzeria SeiRestaurantLos Angeles, United StatesNeapolitan-style pizza executed with Japanese precision
- Tony's Pizza NapoletanaRestaurantSan Francisco, United StatesDelivers a heady variety of regional pizza styles
- RazzaRestaurantJersey City, United StatesNaturally leavened, wood-fired dough with locavore toppings
- Pizza Bar on 38thRestaurantTokyo, JapanElevated pies served in an intimate, personal style
- Napoli on the RoadRestaurantLondon, United KingdomModern interpretation of Neapolitan tradition with three locations
- Una Pizza NapoletanaRestaurantNew York, United StatesExpression of Anthony Mangieri’s decades-long pursuit of pizza
- ConfineRestaurantMilan, ItalyOffers tasting menus with wine and cocktail pairings
- Seu Pizza IlluminatiRestaurantRome, ItalySleek, modern design with award-winning creative pizzas
- Leggera Pizza NapoletanaRestaurantSão Paulo, BrazilSignature classics like Margherita Verace for balance and cleanliness
- RistoPizza by Napoli Sta CaRestaurantTokyo, JapanAuthenticity and experience built on Neapolitan roots
- BaldoriaRestaurantMadrid, SpainOffers pizza two ways with live musical acts nightly