Brazilian pizzeria is voted the best in Latin America in 2024

The best pizzeria in Latin America is Brazilian, yes, sir! This is what the results of the 50 Top Pizza Latin America 2024 awards say.

In addition to the winner of the ranking, 24 other Brazilian pizzerias were selected, with Brazil being the most represented country in the awards. Then it is Argentinawith eight nominees, and the Chilewith six.

Another good news is that the top 10 placed in the awards guarantee a place in the competition for the 100 Best Pizzerias in the World, which should be announced in Italy on September 10th. This means that we already have 5 Brazilian pizzerias in the global competition, as half of the top 10 are Brazilian establishments!

The 10 best pizzas in Latin America

10°- Att. Pizzeria Napoletana – Buenos Aires, Argentina

Opened in the Palermo neighborhood, Atte. Pizzeria Napoletana is one of the liveliest in Buenos Aires and is starting with big ambitions, which indicates a growing Neapolitan-style market. Well furnished and designed to be modern and welcoming, the place has a Neapolitan repertoire and some variations of Argentine products.

9°- Iron and Flour – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The last Brazilian on the list in the top 10 is the pizzeria Ferro e Farinha, from Rio de Janeiro. Of its four units, the one in Ipanema offers tables in the living room and a space on the sidewalk. But those who want more privacy can reserve the mezzanine. And know that both have in common the kind and experienced waiters who explain every detail of the menu, colorful dishes full of fresh ingredients, bringing a good mood to the table with well-prepared drinks.

Among the starters, the Flor de Burrata (burrata in bread crust cooked in the oven) is a must! But know that experts recommend sharing the dish so you can enjoy the pizza. The dough is inspired by the Neapolitan style and the toppings meet the Rio flavor with the inclusion of several Italian ingredients.

8°- Imilla Alzada – La Paz, Bolivia

Local ingredients, craft beer, music and a colorful atmosphere work as a perfect combination at Imilla Alzada. In addition to its delicious and light pizzas, service is another strong factor in the Bolivian establishment.

7°- Unica Pizzeria – São Paulo, Brazil

Watching the pizza chefs preparing the pizza is almost like a spectacle at Unica Pizzeria, in São Paulo. Small, the place requires a little patience to get a table, but the experts guarantee that the wait is worth it.

Soft and fragrant are the characteristics of the local pizza, filled with lots of fresh products. The style is contemporary Neapolitan that has been winning over gourmets all over the world. Among the proposals, the most popular, after Margherita, seems to be Pesto and Burrata.

6°- Ardent – ​​Mexico City, Mexico

The typical Italian combination is what reigns on the Ardente menu, in Mexico City. However, there is also no shortage of options with other fillings, which have become iconic, such as Capricciosa, Frutti di Mare or Avocado and Ham.

5°- Allería – Providencia, Chile

With a typically Italian menu, the Neapolitan-style pizza created by Michele Puzio is the king of the place, with a light and carefully leavened dough. Its ingredients and seasonings enrich classic pizzas, the house specialties.

Some of the starters feature the best of cheeses and cured meats; dry and stuffed pasta, creamy risottos; and delicious desserts: all accompanied by wines from the best Italian production.

4°- A Pizza da Mooca – São Paulo, Brazil

In one of the most traditional and oldest neighborhoods of São Paulo, in the east zone, A Pizza da Mooca has gained space due to the “personality” it manages to put into its pizzas, with ingredients from local traders and producers.

The pizzeria considers itself a lively place to eat pizza and drink beer, in the heart of the traditional Italian neighborhood. Pizza makers Bruna Zanuto and Murilo Dias highlight that the pizzeria, founded in 2011, was the first in Mooca to use Italian flour and produce wholemeal dough.

3rd- Ti Amo – Adrogué, Argentina

After practicing their skills making pizzas in their backyard, sisters Carola and Victoria Santoro decided to open their own business (and be successful)! With a contemporary Neapolitan style, the pizza dough is soft and fragrant, made with excellent ingredients and lots of attention. The classic margherita is a must!

Although the atmosphere is simple, it is refined and has great waiters who do everything they can to make customers feel at ease. To finish, try the excellent chocolate ice cream. Prices are a little above the city average, but it's worth it, according to award experts.

2°- QT Pizza Bar – São Paulo, Brazil

With white bricks and exposed pipes in a post-industrial style, QT Pizza Bar stands out for its modern decor and, of course, its flavors. Experts praised the restaurant's contemporary Neapolitan-style pizza. place, both in the more traditional variations and in the more creative options.

Located between the central and western regions of the city, the location of the pizzeria is also an important point. check out here the pizza options.

1°- Leggera Pizza Napoletana – São Paulo, Brazil

Leggera Pizza Napoletana delivers its highly praised specialty in its name. Localized in Bairro Perdizes, in a familiar and welcoming environment, the curators claim that the place serves authentic Neapolitan pizza.

The place's margherita is recommended, and the marinara is one of the most popular. For dessert, the best option is the Cannoli, filled to order with fresh ricotta, candied orange and dark chocolate.

And to make sure you can satisfy some of your nostalgia for Italy through taste, the pizzeria opened in 2013 is certified by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (AVNP), an Italian institution that certifies Neapolitan pizzerias, attesting to their authenticity around the world.

Other award-winning pizzerias:

11°- Flama – Miraflores, Peru
12°- Veridiana – São Paulo, Brazil
13°- Grazie Pizzeria Napoletana – MaceióBrazil
14°- 400 Pizzeria – Las Condes, Chile
15°- Chichilo's – Santa Fe, Argentina
16th – Siamo nel Forno – Buenos Aires, Argentina
17°- Baco Pizzeria – Brazil
18°- Grazie Napoli – Santo André, Brazil
19°- Capricciosa – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
20°- Domani – Pizza Napoletana – Providencia, Chile
21st – Coltivi – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
22°- Davvero Pizzería – Ñuñoa, Chile
23°- Luigia – Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil
24°- Ciao Pizzeria Napoletana – Porto Alegre, Brazil
25°- Núvola – Buenos Aires, Argentina
26°- Otto e Mezzo Pizza Verace – Bento Gonçalves, Brazil
27th – Cincinnati – Buenos Aires, Argentina
28°- Locale Pizza – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
29°- Capri – Lo Barnechea, Chile
30°- Quintal 333 – Governador Valadares, Brazil
31°- ST Giovanni's – Las Condes, Chile
32°- Frasca – Carlos Barbosa, Brazil
33°- Vinny's – BrasiliaBrazil
34°- Carlos – São Paulo, Brazil
34°- Carlos – São Paulo, Brazil
35°- Francisca del Fuego – Buenos Aires, Argentina
36°- Pizzaiolo – Medellín, Colombia
37°- Portarossa – Pampatar, Venezuela
38°- Paradiso – Pedro Juan Caballero, Paraguay
39°- Pizzeria La Clásica – San Salvador, El Salvador
40°- L'Incanto – Punta del Este, Uruguay
41°- Di Bari Pizza – São Paulo, Brazil
42°- Il Caminetto – Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
43°- Seba's – Uvita, Costa Rica
44°- Dopodomani – Naguanagua, Venezuela
45°- Pizza di Casabona – Santos, Brazil
46°- Piccola Fattoria – Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
47°- L'Aperó Pizza – Guatemala City, Guatemala
48°- Wilma's Pizza – São Paulo, Brazil
49°- Vallino Pizzeria Napoletana – Domingos Martins, Brazil
50°- La Nonna – Aguascalientes, Mexico

Check out more about the winners and ranking requirements here.