On Monday the 8th, the results of one of the most eagerly awaited awards in the world of gastronomy, the 50 Top Pizza, came out. Despite its name, the list features the 100 best pizzerias in the world – and São Paulo shone like never before.
The 2025 ranking includes five São Paulo establishments: Leggera Pizza Napoletana, QT Pizza Bar, A Pizza da Mooca, Unica Pizzeria and Veridiana. Brazil was also represented by Rio’s Ferro e Farinha, in 31st place. So, check out São Paulo’s new podium.
The best pizzerias in the world in São Paulo
Leggera Pizza Napoletana in 3rd place
The big surprise (and São Paulo pride) was Leggera Pizza Napoletana, which rose from 11th to 3rd place worldwide, earning a place on the 50 Top Pizza podium.
Opened in 2013, the restaurant specializes in typical Neapolitan pizzas: individual, hand-cut and baked in a 450-degree wood-fired oven. The light, naturally fermented dough is made with Italian flours and tomatoes with controlled designation of origin from the Mount Vesuvius region of Naples.
📍 Rua Diana, 80 – Perdizes | Rua Capitão Pinto Ferreira, 248 – Jardins
QT Pizza Bar in 36th place
Known for its signature creations, QT Pizza Bar has climbed a few places and is now in 36th place. It’s run by Matheus Ramos, who was voted Pizzaiolo of the Year in 2024 by the same awards.
Opened in 2019, QT Pizza Bar offers one-size-fits-all pizzas made in the Neapolitan style, with naturally fermented dough that matures for around 48 hours. The toppings come in creative combinations, often using Brazilian artisan cheeses.
📍 Alameda Ministro Rocha Azevedo, 1096 – Cerqueira César
A Pizza da Mooca in 36th place
The traditional A Pizza da Mooca also achieved its best position to date, tying with QT in 36th place. This is the fourth time in a row that the restaurant has made the list.
Opened in 2011 by Fellipe Zanuto, it was one of the pioneers of Neapolitan pizza in São Paulo. Its units in Mooca and Pinheiros are known for their relaxed atmosphere and pizzas with natural fermentation and fresh ingredients.
📍 Rua da Mooca, 1747 – Mooca | Rua João Moura, 529 – Pinheiros
Unica Pizzeria in 50th place
Debuting on the list in 2024, Unica Pizzeria consolidated its name and rose to 50th place in 2025.
According to the ranking, “it is a spectacle to watch the pizzaiolos dance around the electric oven produced in Italy”. In addition, the Italian awards also point out that customers can expect a soft pizza, with a slightly crunchy crust and filled with lots of fresh produce.
📍 Rua Gabriele D’Annunzio, 1254 – Campo Belo
Veridiana in 96th place
The novelty of 2025 was Veridiana’s debut in the ranking, in 96th place. With this, the restaurant brings its tradition of almost 25 years to the global stage. Known for its units in historic mansions in São Paulo, the house combines long fermentation dough with high quality ingredients, as well as offering a wine list with around 60 labels and signature drinks.
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50 Top Pizza in the world
In 2025, first place was tied between Una Pizza Napoletana (New York, USA) and I Masanielli – Francesco Martucci (Caserta, Italy). The Pizza Bar on 38th (Tokyo, Japan) came 2nd, and Leggera Pizza Napoletana took 3rd place.
The full list of the best pizzerias in the world in 2025 can be found on the official 50 Top Pizza website.