Mangieri, who is currently enjoying the limelight in Italy, expressed his pride and gratitude for this achievement, acknowledging the significance of the recognition in his 30-year career.
The internationally recognized judges of the pizza awards might have one of the best jobs in the world, but their standards are impeccably high. The guide explains how Mangieri beat his Italian competitors with passion and by executing the basics perfectly.
“In a country always accustomed to putting everything on pizza, Anthony proposes only the purest tradition in toppings, with extraordinary ingredients. Marinara, Margherita, Cosacca, and a pizza that changes every day, based on market ingredients,” says the awards site.
NYC’s pizza scene has further solidified its global standing, with two additional pizzerias making it to the prestigious list. Ribalta and Don Antonio secured positions at 19 and 30.
While Italy still maintains a dominant presence with 41 pizzerias on the extended list of 100, the US has made significant strides with 15 recognized establishments. Naples demonstrated its enduring pizza prowess with five entries, including a shared second place with Diego Vitagliano Pizzeria. I Masanielli by Francesco Martucci in Caserta in southern Italy comes joint second, and the Mandarin Oriental Tokyo’s The Pizza Bar on 38th takes third.
The 50 Top Pizza World awards showcase the evolving landscape of pizza, highlighting the creativity, innovation, and passion that drive the pursuit of pizza excellence. The list includes pizzerias from countries not traditionally associated with pizza culture. The Philippines, Japan, and China are among some nations in the top 50.
For pizza lovers, here’s the list of the best pizzerias for 2024, according to the 50 Top Pizza Awards.
