Brief
Italy’s top pizza spots revealed in 2026 global rankings
The 50 Top Pizza World 2026 list names Italy’s leading pizzerias, including historic Naples venues and the gourmet Confine in Milan.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The 50 Top Pizza World 2026 awards have identified Italy’s finest pizzerias, naming Confine in Milan as the country’s best and highlighting historic venues in Naples, Caserta, Rome and beyond, according to Daily Mail.
What happened
The rankings, released earlier this month, placed Confine in Milan at the top of Italy’s list. The awards also recognized Antica Pizzeria Port’Alba in Naples, I Masanielli in Caserta, and Pizzeria ai Marmi in Rome among the eight standout locations featured in the guide.
What the reports add
Daily Mail notes that the world’s top pizzeria overall is the Italian‑owned Napoli on the Road in Chiswick, London, but emphasizes that Italy remains the birthplace of pizza, with regional variations such as soft Neapolitan crusts, Sicily’s oregano‑topped sfincione and Rome’s wafer‑thin base. The article details that Antica Pizzeria Port’Alba, operating since 1738, serves the “Mastu Nicola,” a tomato‑less pie topped with lard, ricotta, pecorino and basil. I Masanielli in Caserta, run by Francesco Martucci, returned to fourth place in the rankings and offers steamed, fried and baked dough with five types of buffalo mozzarella. Pizzeria ai Marmi, nicknamed “L’Obitorio,” has been serving Roman‑style pizza since 1931.
What was said
Daily Mail quotes the guide’s description that “the more low‑key they look, the better they turn out,” referring to many of Italy’s lesser‑known pizzerias that rank highly in the competition.
How it came about
The 50 Top Pizza World rankings are compiled annually by a panel of pizza experts and enthusiasts, with this year’s list announced in early October 2026. The guide builds on previous years’ focus on both traditional and innovative pizza concepts, echoing Felo News’ earlier coverage of global pizza rankings, such as the September 2026 story on Los Angeles‑based Pizzeria Sei’s rise in the same rankings.
Key facts
- Confine in Milan was named Italy’s best pizzeria in the 50 Top Pizza World 2026 awards. (dailymail.co.uk)
- Antica Pizzeria Port’Alba in Naples has been operating since 1738 and serves the historic Mastu Nicola pizza. (dailymail.co.uk)
- I Masanielli in Caserta, run by Francesco Martucci, placed fourth in the 2026 rankings and offers five types of buffalo mozzarella. (dailymail.co.uk)
- Pizzeria ai Marmi in Rome, known as ‘L’Obitorio’, has been open since 1931 and specializes in Roman‑style thin‑crust pizza. (dailymail.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] dailymail.co.uk — originally reported as “The best places for pizza in Italy - as chosen by an expert”
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