Anthony Mangieri’s Neapolitan Pizza in New York is the Best Pizzeria in the World for 2024 according to 50 Top Pizza, the most important and followed guide in the sector in the world curated by Barbara Guerra, Luciano Pignataro and Albert Sapere. The change at the top was announced at the Teatro Mercadante in Naples, during the awards ceremony presented by Verònica Zumalacàrregui, a Spanish journalist and influencer. In second place ex aequo the couple Diego Vitagliano Pizzeria in Naples, and I Masanielli di Francesco Martucci in Caserta, both first for 50 Top Pizza Italia 2024; on the third step of the podium The Pizza Bar on 38th, in Tokyo, led by Daniele Cason, number one for 50 Top Pizza Asia – Pacific 2024; fourth place for Confine in Milan, by Francesco Capece and Mario Ventura; in fifth place Napoli on the Road in London, by Michele Pascarella.
Next up is Tony’s Pizza Napoletana in San Francisco, by Tony Gemignani; I Tigli in San Bonifacio, by Simone Padoan; Sartoria Panatieri in Barcelona, by Rafa Panatieri and Jorge Sastre, and 50 Kalò in Naples, by Ciro Salvo; closing out the top ten is Seu Pizza Illuminati in Rome, by Pier Daniele Seu. “50 Top Pizza is a large community of quality pizza in the world – say curators Barbara Guerra, Luciano Pignataro and Albert Sapere -. In 2024, between independent pizzerias and artisan chains, we have 2,500 addresses in the guide; a great source of pride for us. A pizza product that knows no limits, because it is the most well-known and loved food in the world”. There are 29 countries in the 2024 world ranking: first is Italy with 41 restaurants, followed by the United States of America with 15 pizzerias. The most represented cities are Naples with 5 venues, followed by New York, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Milan, Rome and Caserta with 4 venues each.
In 39th place BOB Alchimia A Spicchi
The only pizzeria in Calabria in the ranking, among the very few in Southern Italy outside of the pizzerias in Campania. In 39th place is the pizzeria BOB Alchimia A Spicchi in Montepaone (CZ). “A winning idea by Roberto and Anna, who have managed to make a dream come true, in their land_ that of creating a pizzeria that at the same time allows you to experiment and represent the great products of the territory. The setting of the proposal combines cuisine and pizza. It is advisable to book to avoid risks. A complete menu from single portions of entrées… to pizzas, with the particularity of single or double cooking (the so-called falling pizzas, which are crispier). Good choice of craft beers, sufficient wine list. High-profile service, attentive, professional and courteous despite the pressure of customers. The environment is very well set up and welcoming”.
So, a further prestigious recognition for Roberto and Anna Davanzo after the 19th place in the Top 50 Pizza Italia.