The international magazine Time Out has published the 2026 ranking dedicated to the best pizzas on the planet, comparing establishments spread across different continents and very distant interpretations of the symbolic dish of Italian tradition. What emerges is a ranking destined to cause discussion, especially in Italy, since the top does not belong to a pizzeria on the Peninsula, and it could already be closed here, but duty calls, so let’s move on.
The selection takes into consideration places from cities that are very different in terms of gastronomic culture, history and style, for a broad and questionable insight into the international evolution of pizza.
First place in New York
On the top step of the podium we find New York, awarded for the Cacio e Pepe pizza from Mama’s Too. This is the proposal that takes first place overall, surpassing all the other brands on the list.
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The Cacio e Pepe that convinced the magazine’s editors is made with whipped mascarpone, matured mozzarella, pecorino romano, parmigiano reggiano and ground black pepper. The review highlights the soft and enveloping consistency of the seasoning, an element that contributes decisively to the success of the dish.
A combination that recalls a great classic of Roman cuisine, transformed into a pizza version with a studied balance between flavor and creaminess.
Rome in second place
Italy obtains second position thanks to the capricciosa pizza from 180 grams Pizzeria Romana in Rome. The place owes its name to the choice to prepare each pizza with a dough weighing 180 grams, a figure that represents the signature of the house.
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The capricciosa proposed by the Roman pizzeria thus manages to establish itself as the best Italian expression in the 2026 ranking, keeping the national flag flying high despite not reaching the top.
London closes the podium
London comes in third place with Short Road Pizza’s marinara. The recipe combines tomato, garlic puree, spicy chimichurri, burrata and Sicilian anchovies, building a whole with marked and contemporary contrasts.
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A proposal that reinterprets tradition with less conventional combinations and which allows the British capital to get on the podium alongside New York and Rome.
Naples only fourth
The first Neapolitan brand only enters the rankings in fourth place. This is the Pizzeria da Attilio, a business that has been active since the Second World War and awarded for its margherita.
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A surprising placement, considering the historical role of Naples as the homeland of pizza, but which testifies to the growing international competition around one of the most famous gastronomic symbols in the world.
The ranking criteria
The ranking was born from the collection of opinions expressed by Time Out writers and editors on the pizzas tasted in various countries. The magazine therefore built the list on the basis of internal evaluations by the editorial staff, without resorting to public votes or prizes awarded by external juries.
The complete ranking
Below is the complete list of pizzerias selected for 2026:
- Mama’s Too, New York
- 180 grams Pizzeria Romana, Rome
- Short Road Pizza, London
- Pizzeria da Attilio, Naples
- Pizza Marumo, Tokyo
- Little Kitchener’s Pizzeria, Johannesburg
- Civerinos, Edinburgh
- Kalis, Buenos Aires
- Spree, Madrid
- Bella Ugly, Sydney
- Pizza Connection, Cape Town
- Milly’s Pizza in the Pan, Chicago
- Diamond Slice, Copenhagen
- Oobatz, Paris
- Officina Local, Rio de Janeiro
- Lupita, Lisbon
- Fiata by Salvatore Fiata, Hong Kong
- November 20th Market, Oaxaca
