50 Top World Artisan Pizza Chains 2024: Grosso Napoletano is the Best Artisan Pizzeria Chain in the World

The complete ranking for 50 Top World Artisan Pizza Chains 2024

50 Top World Artisan Pizza Chains 2024:

Grosso Napoletano is the Best Artisan Pizzeria Chain in the World.

In second place is Da Michele, on the third step of the podium is Big Mamma Group.

The ranking of the 50 Top World Artisan Pizza Chains is prepared by 50 Top Pizza, the most important worldwide guide in the sector. 50 Top Pizza was created and is curated by Barbara Guerra, Albert Sapere and Luciano Pignataro. The 2024 results for the Best Artisan Pizza Chains in the World were presented yesterday evening during the the World Pizza Summit 2024 held inside the European Pizza Show in London.

Grosso Napoletano was reconfirmed, for the second consecutive year, as the best artisan pizzeria chain in the world: founded in 2017, their mission was to bring the Neapolitan pizza style to Spain, first to Madrid and then to Barcelona, Seville, Saragoza and in other centers throughout the Iberian Peninsula. Second place went to Da Michele, which has been in operation for 150 years in the heart of Forcella in Naples, and today it boasts more than 60 locations spread over several continents where it is possible to taste their celebrated “wagon wheel” (a ruota di carro) pizza.

In third position is Big Mamma Group, an organization born out of two French entrepreneur’s love for Italy, Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. Today it boasts numerous locations in France, Spain, England and Germany.

In fourth position is Bráz Pizzaria, a Brazilian enterprise famous for its large and crunchy pizza baked in a wood-fired oven. Fifth position went to Luigia, which has outlets in Switzerland and Dubai. Their pizzas are served with a selection of the highest quality Italian products. In sixth place is Berberè owned by the Aloe brothers. They began with a single pizzeria in Castel Maggiore in the province of Bologna and now they are open in London after having established approximately ten locations in Rome, Florence, Turin and Milan. Seventh position went to Pizza Pilgrims a landmark for Neapolitan pizza in the United Kingdom. In Eighth position is 400 Gradi, which has locations in both Melbourne and Dallas. It is owned by Johnny Di Francesco, a bonafide ambassador of Neapolitan pizza in the new continent. In ninth position is Eataly, which has locations in Italy and the rest of the world; it is a well-recognized brand among Made in Italy enthusiasts. Tenth place went to Pizzium, which has recently surpassed 50 locations open in Italy, all under direct management.

The highly anticipated special awards recognized the executive pizza maker at Da Michele, Antonio Falco, as the Pizza Maker of the Year 2024 – Ferrarelle Award; the Pizza of the Year 2024 – Latteria Sorrentina Award went to Salsiccia e Friarielli at Pizza Pilgrims; the Best Pasta Proposal 2024 – Pastificio Di Martino Award was awarded to Eataly; the Best Marketing 2024 – Mammafiore Award went to Vincenzo Capuano; the New Entry of the Year 2024 – Solania Award went to La Braciera; the Performance of the Year 2024 – Robo Award went to 1900 Pizzeria; the One to Watch 2024 – Casa Julia Award was given to Stellina Pizzeria; the Best Service 2024 – Fedegroup Award was awarded to Luigia; the Best Fried Food 2024 – Il Fritturista – Oleificio Zucchi Award was given to Berberè; the Best Beer Service 2024 – Peroni Nastro Azzurro Award went to Doppio Zero; the Best Dessert List 2024 – Cremoso – La Dispensa Award was given to Can Pizza; the Best Wine List 2024 – La Gioiosa Award went to Big Mamma Group. Finally, the Green Oven 2024 – Goeldlin award, which recognizes establishments that make environmental sustainability a priority, was conferred upon Garden Pizza.

The “Excellent” category is also a part of the current edition. These are notable artisan pizzeria chains which, together with the chains present in the top 50 ranking, complete the guide for a total of 81 brands.

“We are incredibly proud of the work done by the chains present in the 50 Top World Artisan Pizza Chains 2024 guide this year,” declare the three curators, Barbara Guerra, Luciano Pignataro and Albert Sapere, “The total number of chains that has surpassed the quality standards of our inspectors is 81. Together they make up slightly less than 2000 points of sale with approximately 30,000 direct employees and a total annual revenue of about 3 billion dollars. It is a sector that is under continual expansion without any downturns and it is a testament to the fact that pizza is the world’s most consumed food product.”

Project Partners:

Pastificio Di Martino, Ferrarelle, Latteria Sorrentina, Oleificio Zucchi, Solania, Robo 1938, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Cremoso – La Dispensa, Goeldlin, Fedegroup, Mammafiore, Casa Julia, La Gioiosa.