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Napoli on the Road tops 50 Top Pizza’s world ranking
The group runs three pizzerias in London and beat rivals in New York and Milan to first place. A second London pizzeria also made the top 50.
Key facts
- Napoli on the Road ranked number one in 50 Top Pizza's world list of pizzerias
- Una Pizza Napoletana in New York came second and Confine in Milan came third
- The group runs London restaurants in Soho, Richmond and Chiswick
- 50 Kalò, another London pizzeria, came 23rd in the top 50
Napoli on the Road, which runs three pizzerias in London, has been named the best pizzeria in the world. The guide 50 Top Pizza put it at the top of its world ranking, published this week.
Una Pizza Napoletana in New York was runner-up. Confine in Milan took third place. I Masanielli in Caserta and Seu Pizza Illuminati in Rome were tied for fourth. Three American pizzerias and two from Tokyo complete the top 10, along with one each in São Paulo and Madrid.
Where to find Napoli on the Road in London
Its London restaurants are in Soho, Richmond and Chiswick. The Soho site is the newest and also the biggest the group has opened so far. The business has recently launched its first pizza tasting menu as well.
Founder Michele Pascarella described the award as “a once-in-a-lifetime experience”. He said it was the result of many years of hard work. The business started out small, with pizzas served from an Ape Piaggio, and now has three restaurants across the capital. He said he shared the award with the staff at all three sites.
Best pizzeria in the world after years of awards
The guide has recognised the business before. 50 Top Pizza has named it the best pizzeria in Europe every year from 2024 to 2026. In 2024 it also placed it fifth in the world.
The same year, the Accademia Nazionale Pizza DOC gave the business its Best International Pizza Maker title.
Napoli on the Road is not the only London entry in this year’s world list. 50 Kalò came 23rd out of the 50 pizzerias ranked.
Key questions
Where are Napoli on the Road's restaurants in London?
The group has three London restaurants, in Soho, Richmond and Chiswick. The Soho restaurant is the newest and the largest.
Which other London pizzeria made the 50 Top Pizza world list?
50 Kalò, which came 23rd in the top 50.
Has Napoli on the Road won 50 Top Pizza awards before?
Yes. The guide named it the best pizzeria in Europe every year from 2024 to 2026 and ranked it fifth in the world in 2024.
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