Pizzerias in Miami and Miami Beach are named among best in the country
As part of its 50 Top Pizza USA 2025 rankings, 50 Best Pizza named La Leggenda Pizzeria in Miami Beach and 'O Munaciello, which has locations in the MiMo district and on Coral Way, as two of the best pizzerias in the United States. The restaurants were tied at no. 10 on the list
The ranking wasn't exactly a surprise to either restaurant, both of which serve Neapolitan-style pies. Both have made the list before — and both thanked their customers for support.
In an Instagram post, La Leggenda owner and chef Giovanni Gagliardi, who was born in Napoli, thanked his team and his wife and business partner as well as his customers for their support.
'It's a huge honor to be recognized among the best pizzerias in the U.S., but for me, it's also a reminder to keep pushing, improving, and embracing every challenge,' he wrote. 'I want to dedicate this award to all of you, our amazing and loyal customers — there are so many of you, and I'm truly grateful.'
In addition to being named as one of the top pizzerias, 'O Munaciello, owned by Valentina Borgogni, was also named as the pizzeria with the best fried food in 2025. The restaurant also has a location in Florence, Italy.
'A big thank you to all of you who make us love our work more and more every day!' a post on the restaurant's Instagram said. 'It is thanks to you that we are still first best pizzeria in Florida and this year ranked 10th in the entire United States. Thanks to all our employees and the entire 'O Munaciello family around the world!'
Only one other Florida pizzeria made the list: Fabrica Pizza in Tampa, which also serves Neapolitan pies.
Not surprisingly New York restaurants dominated the list with 12 pizzerias in the top 50. The city is home to the no. 1 pizzeria, Una Pizza Napoletana from Anthony Mangieri. The restaurant on the Lower East Side was ranked no. 1 in 2022 and 2024.
If you go
La Leggenda Pizzeria: 224 Española Way, Miami Beach; laleggendapizzeria.com
'O Munaciello: 6425 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, and 2250 Coral Way, Miami; www.munaciello.com
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