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Calgary Herald
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Calgary Herald
Two Canadian pizzaiolos among the world's 100 best pizza chefs
Article content An independent voting panel of 512 experts from 60 countries has recognized what locals already knew. Ryan Baddeley of Toronto's Pizzeria Badiali and Cédric Toullec of Halifax's Lou Pécou Artisanal Pizzeria make some of the best pizza in the world. Article content The third edition of The Best Pizza Awards, a 'celebration of global pizza excellence and innovation,' recently took place in Milan, Italy. Baddeley was named No. 51 for his 'refined yet nostalgic approach' to New York-style pizza by the slice. Toullec, whose ethos is 'rooted in sustainability and authenticity,' placed No. 93. Article content Article content Article content Italian pizza chefs dominated the 2025 ranking with 36 of the 100 spots, including the top three. 'Famed for his mastery of dough and pioneering techniques,' Francesco Martucci of I Masanielli in Caserta was crowned the world's best pizza chef. (Up from No. 5 in 2024.) Franco Pepe of Caiazzo's Pepe in Grani, 'A pioneer of terroir-driven pizza,' was named No. 2, down from the top spot in 2024 and 2023. Gabriele Bonci of Rome's Pizzarium, who earned the nickname 'Michelangelo of pizza' for his pizza al taglio (rectangular pies sold by the slice), rose one place from last year to round out the top three. Article content Article content Article content Jorge Sastre and Rafa Panatieri were the only other pizza chefs outside Italy to break the top 10. The friends placed No. 8 for the artisanal 'farm-to-pizza' pies they make at Barcelona's Sartoria Panatieri, which showcase organic, local and seasonal products. Article content Article content Alongside pizza chefs from countries including Brazil, India, Taiwan, the Philippines and the United States, Baddeley and Toullec were the only Canadian pizzaiolos to make the 2025 list. Article content Baddeley, a former fine-dining chef who worked at Toronto restaurants including Bar Isabel and Bar Raval, opened Pizzeria Badiali in 2021. It's since become a community fixture with lines around the block. 'Badiali is about more than just great ingredients — it's about heritage and craftsmanship. Using three-day fermented dough and premium Italian flour, each pizza balances crispy, airy texture with bold, familiar flavours,' The Best Pizza Awards said on Instagram.
Vancouver Sun
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Two Canadian pizzaiolos among the world's 100 best pizza chefs
An independent voting panel of 512 experts from 60 countries has recognized what locals already knew. Ryan Baddeley of Toronto's Pizzeria Badiali and Cédric Toullec of Halifax's Lou Pécou Artisanal Pizzeria make some of the best pizza in the world. The third edition of The Best Pizza Awards , a 'celebration of global pizza excellence and innovation,' recently took place in Milan, Italy. Baddeley was named No. 51 for his 'refined yet nostalgic approach' to New York-style pizza by the slice. Toullec, whose ethos is 'rooted in sustainability and authenticity,' placed No. 93. Italian pizza chefs dominated the 2025 ranking with 36 of the 100 spots, including the top three. 'Famed for his mastery of dough and pioneering techniques,' Francesco Martucci of I Masanielli in Caserta was crowned the world's best pizza chef. (Up from No. 5 in 2024.) Franco Pepe of Caiazzo's Pepe in Grani, 'A pioneer of terroir-driven pizza,' was named No. 2, down from the top spot in 2024 and 2023. Gabriele Bonci of Rome's Pizzarium , who earned the nickname 'Michelangelo of pizza' for his pizza al taglio (rectangular pies sold by the slice), rose one place from last year to round out the top three. Discover the best of B.C.'s recipes, restaurants and wine. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of West Coast Table will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Though chefs based in pizza's birthplace understandably stole the spotlight, two Tokyo pizzaiolos made the top 10. Rome-born Daniele Cason of The Pizza Bar on 38th came in at No. 6, and self-taught Okinawan chef Tsubasa Tamaki placed No. 10 for the Neapolitan-style pizza he bakes in a cedar-fired oven at Pizza Studio Tamaki . Jorge Sastre and Rafa Panatieri were the only other pizza chefs outside Italy to break the top 10. The friends placed No. 8 for the artisanal 'farm-to-pizza' pies they make at Barcelona's Sartoria Panatieri , which showcase organic, local and seasonal products. Alongside pizza chefs from countries including Brazil, India, Taiwan, the Philippines and the United States, Baddeley and Toullec were the only Canadian pizzaiolos to make the 2025 list. Baddeley, a former fine-dining chef who worked at Toronto restaurants including Bar Isabel and Bar Raval, opened Pizzeria Badiali in 2021. It's since become a community fixture with lines around the block. 'Badiali is about more than just great ingredients — it's about heritage and craftsmanship. Using three-day fermented dough and premium Italian flour, each pizza balances crispy, airy texture with bold, familiar flavours,' The Best Pizza Awards said on Instagram . Founded in 2022, Toullec named his Halifax pizzeria Lou Pécou after the stem that holds a cluster of fruit, such as tomatoes, in the Provençal dialect. Growing up in his hometown of Marseilles, France, Toullec's grandmother taught him to pay special attention to the stems when buying produce at the market. A 'good pécou' was a telltale sign that the fruit was fresh and ripe. Toullec extended this attention to detail to the ingredients he uses at his pizzeria. He makes his naturally leavened dough with 100 per cent organic flour, and either sources toppings with care or prepares them in-house. Toullec said being named one of the world's best pizzaiolos was 'an unbelievable honour.' He added in an Instagram post , 'The story we're living is nothing short of incredible. We never imagined this would be possible for our little team and pizzeria in Halifax. But here we are proof that everything is possible with passion, dedication and countless hours of true labour of love.' Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our cookbook and recipe newsletter, Cook This, here .
NDTV
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Two Pizza Chefs From India Ranked Among World's 100 Best For 2025
A list of the world's 100 best pizzaiolos and their pizza joints for 2025 has just been released. The chefs at the helm of two Indian pizzerias, Da Susy in Gurugram and Leo's in Delhi, have been recognised among the top 100 this year. The rankings were compiled and announced by The Best Pizza Awards, a Europe-based organisation. The annual ceremony took place in Milan on June 25, 2025. The global voting panel reportedly included 512 experts from 60 countries. Find out more about the Indian winners below: Chef Susanna Di Cosimo Of Da Susy, Gurugram View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pizzeria da Susy | Gurgaon (@ Chef Susanna Di Cosimo, who helms Da Susy in Gurugram, is ranked 71st on this year's list. Popularly known as Susy, she is originally from Naples. She opened her pizzeria in Gurugram in 2021. The menu combines traditional techniques with creative touches. Da Susy currently operates two branches in Gurugram. Also Read: Mumbai's Masque Ranked 68th On This Global List Of Best Restaurants For 2025 Chef Amol Kumar Of Leo's, Delhi View this post on Instagram A post shared by Leo's Pizzeria (@weknowpizza) Chef Amol Kumar, who helms Leo's pizzeria, has been ranked 99th this year by The Best Pizza Awards. Since opening in 2016, Leo's has become a go-to spot in Delhi for artisanal pizzas. More outlets were opened later. Chef Amol is known for his attention to detail - the pizza dough at Leo's is made, fermented and kneaded carefully before being baked in a wood-fired oven. Other Winners On The List The 2025 list is topped by Chef Francesco Martucci, who leads I Masanielli di Francesco Martucci, located in Caserta, Italy. The next two spots are occupied by Chef Franco Pepe of Pepe in Grani in Caiazzo and Chef Gabriele Bonci of Pizzarium in Rome. The top 10 entries were dominated by Italy-based chefs, except for two winners from Japan and one from Spain. Click here for the complete list. Also Read: What Are The Best Pizza Awards? The Best Pizza Awards are part of the larger, well-known platform called "The Best Chef Awards." It aims "to break down barriers in the pizza world and spotlight authentic craftsmanship, bold innovation, and diverse voices that are shaping the future of this iconic dish." These pizza awards were launched in 2022, and the ranking body emphasises its independence from commercial interests.
New York Post
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
World's ‘best' pizza isn't in NYC, new list claims — but one Big Apple parlor beat out a slew of Italy spots
They're pan-tastic. A new list naming the 100 best pizza spots in 2025 has been released, and sorry, New Yorkers — your favorite local parlor didn't make it anywhere near number one. Instead, the top five slots in the saucy new ranking were snatched up by spots in Italy — with the Big Apple edged all the way down to 17. 5 Anthony Mangieri showing off his award-winning dough. Helayne Seidman Gotham's biggest cheese, according to The Best Pizza Awards, is the critically-acclaimed Una Pizza Napoletana. Anthony Mangieri's popular restaurant as been a regular presence on the generally well-regarded list, but this year, it moved up 11 places, beating out other sacred New York spots and claiming the real victory — best pizza in the U.S. (Take that, New Jersey and New Haven.) 5 Una Pizza's classic Margherita pizza is among the most popular pies the restaurant offers. Helayne Seidman Mangieri brought his first pie to the city in 2004, and has spent the past twenty-odd years perfecting his recipes in various locations both in and out of the city. This award-winning spot keeps it simple with classic flavor combinations like Margherita, Bianca and Marinara pies — no hot honey slices or ranch-related offerings, as Mangieri joked in an April Fool's Instagram post earlier this year. When it opened, Una Pizza Napoletana was a staple spot in the East Village. After a pandemic-era detour to New Jersey, the restaurant continues to draw lengthy lines and rave reviews in its current home on the Lower East Side. 5 Mangieri's family originates from Salerno, south of Naples. Helayne Seidman Despite the restaurant's success, the Garden State native refuses to franchise, sell or even delegate dough-making responsibilities. 'No one makes the dough in the restaurant, 25 years later, except for me,' Mangieri previously told The Post.'Every single pizza that people eat, I still make the dough in the morning myself.' Other New York addresses making the cut included Lucali, Stretch Pizza, Don Antonio and Mama's Too. Another trendy local fave, L'industrie, was handed a special 2025 Street Pizza Award — in addition to its number 34 ranking on the main list. One hot spot, Ceres, a new favorite of Barstool's Dave Portnoy, didn't make the grade this year. In order to keep the competition fair, The Best Pizza, an offshoot of gastronomic organization The Best Chef, reportedly employs a strict voting and judging process. The body of voters, selected by the organization, is made up of 150 industry professionals, including food critics and journalists, and 362 pizza chefs — who are strictly forbidden from voting for colleagues or themselves — from 60 different countries. 5 I Masanielli, the list's number one ranking, is another familiar featured spot. Instagram/@imasanielli In addition, each vote is verified by the organization and held confidential by the voter themselves as well as the board. While voters of The Best Pizza's 2025 ranking clearly had love for Una Pizza, it's far from the first time the pizzeria has reigned supreme. In 2024, a competing list with its own supposedly strenuous nomination guidelines, 50 Top Pizza, ranked NYC institution Una Pizza Napoletana number one in the world. The 10 best pizzerias in the world, according to The Best Pizza Awards 5 The inventive Pepe in Grani near Caserta, Italy, took the number two spot on the list. LightRocket via Getty Images I Masanielli, Caserta, Italy Pepe in Grani, Calazzo, Italy Pizzarium, Rome, Italy Bob Alchimia a Spicchi, Montepaone, Italy I Tigli, San Bonifacio, Italy The Pizza Bar on 38th, Tokyo, Japan 180 grammi, Rome, Italy Sartoria Panatieri, Barcelona, Spain Mater, Fiano Romano, Italy Pizza Studio Tamaki, Tokyo, Japan
Time of India
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Two Indian pizzerias among the World's 100 Best Pizzerias for 2025
When it comes to pizza, many of us find it a comforting dish that offers a good blend of cheese, veggies, meat, and spices. And in recent times, this Italian dish has found its place in India too. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now And probably that's the reason that recently two Indian pizzerias were ranked among the World's 100 Best Pizzerias for 2025. Scroll down to find the details. According to reports, the Best Pizza Awards, a Europe-based organisation recently compiled and released the list of 100 best pizzerias and the event took place in Milan on June 25, 2025. The global voting panel reportedly consisted of 512 experts from 60 countries. And as per the ranking Da Susy of Gurgram and Leo's of Delhi have been named among the top 100 for this year. For the unversed, Da Susy in Gurugram, helmed by Susanna Di Cosimo and it was ranked 71st position on the list this year. It pizzeria was established in 2021 and is known for its innovative offerings. Da Susy currently has two branches in Gurugram. Leo's Pizzeria is led by Chef Amol Kumar, and has been ranked 99th this year by The Best Pizza Awards. It was established in 2016 and has many branches in Delhi/NCR. Also, for pizza lovers, the 2025 list was topped by I Masanielli di Francesco Martucci, located in Caserta, Italy. It was followed by Pepe in Grani by Franco Pepe in Caiazzo and Pizzarium by Gabriele Bonci in Rome. According to reports, the motive of these pizza awards is to break down barriers in the pizza world and spotlight authentic craftsmanship, bold innovation, and diverse voices that are shaping the future of this iconic dish. Which is your favourite pizza place in the city? Tell us in the comments. Thumb and Embed Images Courtesy: istock
