Listen to this articlePizza holds a special place in the hearts of many across the United States, with the country’s offerings being celebrated globally as some of the finest in the world. This year, two noteworthy destinations in Maryland have earned recognition in a prestigious global ranking.
50 Top Pizza, an esteemed publication originating in Italy, serves as a reliable guide akin to the Michelin Guide, specifically for pizza establishments. This annual guide highlights numerous pizzerias throughout the United States and offers a dedicated list of the top 50 American pizzerias each year.
Originally a staple of Italy, pizza made its journey to the U.S. through Italian immigrants, leading to the dish’s transformation into various regional styles. The focus of this guide is primarily on pizzerias that adhere to the traditional Neapolitan-style of pizza, with selections made based on anonymous dining experiences conducted by judges.
This year, both Angeli’s Pizzeria in Baltimore and Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana in Darnestown have achieved spots on this esteemed list.
Top 50 Pizza Places in the U.S. for 2026, as Ranked by 50 Top Pizza
Una Pizza Napoletana: New York, New York
Pizzeria Sei: Los Angeles, California
Tony’s Pizza Napoletana: San Francisco, California
Razza: Jersey City, New Jersey
Truly Pizza: Dana Point, California
Francesco Martucci: Miami, Florida
Don Antonio: New York, New York
Jay’s: Kenmore, New York
Ribalta: New York, New York
Robert’s: Chicago, Illinois
Leña: Cleveland, Mississippi
Ken’s Artisan Pizza: Portland, Oregon
La Leggenda: Miami, Florida
‘O Munaciello: Miami, Florida
Valentina’s: Madison, Alabama
Stretch Pizza: New York, New York
Audace: New York, New York
Pasquale’s: South Kingstown, Rhode Island
Pizza Secret: New York, New York
Pizzeria Beddia: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Ops: New York, New York
Partenope Ristorante: Dallas, Texas
MPN – Mission Pizza Napoletana: Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana: Darnestown, Maryland
Kesté: New York, New York
Flour House: San Luis Obispo, California
Il Forno: San Antonio, Texas
Fabrica Pizza: Tampa, Florida
Nardò: Huntington Beach, California
GRANA: Portland, Oregon
Pizza Delicious: New Orleans, Louisiana
Coals: Louisville, Kentucky
Craft 64: Scottsdale, Arizona
Sho Pizza Bar: Nashville, Tennessee
Bricco: Haddon Township, New Jersey
Salsa: New York, New York
Antico Pizza: Atlanta, Georgia
Zeneli: New Haven, Connecticut
Posto: Somerville, Massachusetts
Andrew Bellucci’s Pizzeria: New York, New York
A Modo Mio: Arlington, Virginia
Tribute Pizza: San Diego, California
Pasquale Jones: New York, New York
Pizzeria Florian: East Aurora, New York
Penelope Pizza: Tucson, Arizona
Pizza Baby: Charlotte, North Carolina
Coda di Volpe: Chicago, Illinois
Angeli’s Pizzeria: Baltimore
Lincoln Winebar: Mount Vernon, Iowa
Hapa Pizza: Beaverton, Oregon
Si Cara: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Nostrana: Portland, Oregon
Quattro: Boston, Massachusetts
Lucky Dough Pizza: Pensacola, Florida
Reported by Presley Bo Tyler, Shreveport Times / USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect.
