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These Are the Top Pizza Places in Europe—and Why You Won't Find a Single Italian Spot on the List
Grab your napkins, maybe some crushed red pepper, and a little extra Parmesan, because it's time to celebrate the 50 best pizza places in Europe, excluding Italy.
Yes, you read that correctly. 50 Top Pizza's list of the best pizzerias in Europe doesn't include a single mention of Italy. But before you spiral into a mozzarella-filled rage, know that this is on purpose, as the European nation and capital of all things pizza has its own dedicated list, simply because Italian pizzerias would blow everyone else out of the water. So really, think of this list as the "50 best pizza places in Europe outside of Italy list," instead.
Now that we've got that out of the way, it's time to celebrate the other spots making a splash with their delicious pies. According to the experts behind the rankings, this year's top pizza spot on the continent is Napoli on the Road, located in the United Kingdom.
"Napoli on the Road is much more than just a pizzeria: it is the symbol of a new era of Neapolitan pizza in the United Kingdom," the pizza rankings explained. "Led by the talented Michele Pascarella, awarded in 2023 as the best pizza maker in Europe, this project has revolutionized the concept of contemporary pizzeria. With locations in Chiswick and Richmond, every detail is designed to offer a dynamic and ever-evolving gastronomic experience: the menu changes every three months, following seasonality and the excellence of selected ingredients."
It also noted that the shop's dough is a highlight as it offers "bold yet balanced combinations."
Joining Napoli on the Road at the top of the list is Baldoria in Madrid, which won accolades for its "efficient and friendly" staff and inventive pies like the Bufala Fest, which comes topped with roasted San Marzano tomato sauce, confit cherry tomatoes, Parmesan chips, and basil pesto.
Third place is a tie between Via Toledo in Vienna, Austria, and Sartoria Panatieri in Barcelona. Via Toledo took a top spot thanks to its "excellent fresh ingredients from Italy." The rankings added that in some pizzas, you will also "find a bit of the flavors of Puglia, the region of origin of Francesco and Chiara, the founders, which brings a nice element of creativity." As for Sartoria Panatieri, it won high praise thanks to not just its pies but also its fantastic selection of appetizers, wide selection of craft beers, and delicious desserts. "The desserts, obviously artisanal, are almost like grandmother's treats, and a must-try is the blueberry and mascarpone tart," the rankings stated.
50 Top Pizza explained that the top 20 pizza places in Europe are automatically put in the 100 Best Pizzerias in the World list, joining others from Asia-Pacific, the U.S., Latin America, and, of course, Italy. The final awards take place on Sept. 8 and will surely be the most delicious ceremony imaginable.
See the full list of European winners at 50toppizza.it.
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