According to a recent list from the renowned pizza ranker “Top 50 Pizza,” two of the best pizzerias in the world can be found right here in South Florida.
One of the local spots that made it to the list is La Leggenda on Espanola Way in Miami Beach, ranking at No. 45. La Leggenda was founded by Giovanni Gagliardi, who comes from a family of Italian pizza makers. This pizzeria is famous for its Pizza Napoletana and gluten-free pizza dough.
Another top pizzeria in South Florida is O’ Munaciello, originally from Florence, Italy, but now with locations in the MiMo District and on Coral Way. O’ Munaciello boasts “true Neapolitan” pizza, using dough that rises for 48 hours, top-quality Italian products, and a wood-fired oven.
In a previous ranking by the same organization, La Leggenda was placed at No. 9 on the “Top 50 Pizza USA 2024” list, while O’ Munaciello held the No. 11 spot.
The top spot on the list of the best pizzerias in the world this year went to Una Pizza Napoletana in Manhattan for the third consecutive year. Tied for second place were Diego Vitagliano Pizzeria in Naples, Italy, and I Masanielli – Francesco Martucci in Caserta, Italy.
Rounding out the top five were The Pizza Bar On 38th in Tokyo, Japan, Confine in Milan, Italy, and Napoli On The Road in London, England. If you’re interested in seeing the full list of the top 100 pizzerias in the world, you can find it by clicking the link provided.
It’s exciting to see local pizzerias in South Florida making a mark on the global stage of pizza-making, showcasing the diverse and high-quality culinary offerings in the region. If you’re a pizza lover, be sure to check out La Leggenda and O’ Munaciello for a world-class pizza experience right here in your own backyard. Cheers to good pizza and happy eating!