The new 50 Top Pizza 2026 rankings showcase the country’s premier pizza establishments, offering readers a guide to the best slices from coast to coast. Food historian and pizza expert Colin Caplan, based in New Haven, Connecticut, told Fox News Digital that “best” pizza ultimately depends on personal preference, though he cautioned that the list may favor Neapolitan‑style pies due to the site’s Italian roots.
Top Five Pizzerias in the United States
Una Pizza Napoletana – New York City
Founded in 1996 by Anthony Mangieri, Una Pizza Napoletana earned its fifth consecutive top‑spot in the U.S. ranking and placed second worldwide. Mangieri hand‑makes each dough ball and oversees every step of the pizza‑making process.
Pizzeria Sei – Tokyo‑style Neapolitan, San Francisco
Operated by chef William (Sang Woo) Joo and his wife Jennifer So, Pizzeria Sei has been serving Tokyo‑inspired Neapolitan pies since 2022, using a crimped crust technique and rapid high‑heat baking for a distinctive texture.
Tony’s Pizza Napoletana – San Francisco
Run by 13‑time world pizza champion Tony Gemignani, Tony’s ties together Neapolitan tradition with a variety of other styles, including Detroit, Sicilian, New York and Romana. The shop also ranked fifth in the global 2026 list.
Razza – Brooklyn, New York
Chef Dan Richer, a 2011 James Beard Foundation Rising Star semifinalist, opened Razza in 2007. The pizzeria earned a three‑star New York Times review in 2017 and was named Best Pizza in North America by 50 Best in 2019. Razza emphasizes fresh, high‑quality ingredients, hand‑picked down to the salt.
Truly Pizza – Dana Point, California
Founded by Donna Baldwin and John Arena, Truly Pizza focuses on seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and supports regional farmers. The two‑story, open‑air location offers both round and square artisan pies, earning a No. 26 spot in the world ranking.
Other Notable Entrants
Miami’s Wynwood‑based pizzeria by Italian‑born chef Francesco Martucci blends wood‑fired tradition with South Florida energy, offering creations like the tomato‑forward Assoluto di Pomodoro and the zucchini‑cream Fior di Zucca Al Quadrato. Martucci’s venue held the top global spot from 2019 through 2025.
Caplan emphasized that while rankings provide a useful roadmap for pizza lovers, the ultimate judgment rests with the heart and love a maker puts into each pie. “If the heart is in it, the pizza is going to taste amazing,” he said.
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