Two Miami Pizzerias Ranked in Top 10 in U.S. by 50 Top Pizza Awards 2025
Two Miami Pizzerias Ranked in Top 10 in U.S. by 50 Top Pizza Awards 2025
Miami’s culinary scene just scored a serious slice of national recognition. La Leggenda Pizzeria and ’O Munaciello have both been named among the top 10 best pizzerias in the U.S. by the highly regarded 50 Top Pizza Awards 2025.The two Miami-based favorites tied for No. 10 in the country, sharing the spotlight with the best in New York and beyond—and putting South Florida’s pizza game firmly on the map.
La Leggenda: A Neapolitan Masterclass in Miami Beach
Nestled on the colorful, cobblestoned stretch of Española Way, La Leggenda Pizzeria is the passion project of Naples-born pizzaiolo Giovanni Gagliardi. Known back home as “La Leggenda”, Gagliardi lives up to the name with his wood-fired Neapolitan pies that stay true to their southern Italian roots.His Margherita STG, made with mozzarella di bufala, fresh basil, and bright San Marzano tomato sauce, is a lesson in balance and tradition. The dough is soft, slightly blistered, and deeply flavorful—the kind of pizza that doesn’t need gimmicks to impress.
Though it dropped one spot from last year’s No. 9 ranking, La Leggenda’s continued presence in the top 10 proves it’s a mainstay in the national pizza conversation.
’O Munaciello: Florence-Style Craft with Miami Soul
With locations in MiMo and Coral Way, ’O Munaciello brings a slice of Florence to the Magic City. It’s romantic, rustic, and relentlessly authentic—from its Tuscan decor to its time-intensive dough fermentation process.The pizzeria uses ingredients imported weekly from Italy and dough fermented for 72 hours, creating a light, complex base that serves as the foundation for each traditional and seasonal topping.
Since opening its Miami outposts, ’O Munaciello has earned critical acclaim, including New Times’ Best Upper East Side Restaurant in 2018. This year’s rise into the national top 10 shows the rest of the country is finally catching up.
A Slice of Global Recognition
Founded in 2017 by Italian food journalists, the 50 Top Pizza Awards is one of the world’s most prestigious pizza guides. With entries vetted by anonymous inspectors and pizza experts worldwide, cracking the top 10 is no easy feat.While New York continues to dominate—with Una Pizza Napoletana again taking the top spot—Miami’s dual placement signals a major shift. What was once a city known primarily for stone crabs and Cubanos is now a serious contender in the national pizza scene.
The official awards ceremony takes place in September, and all eyes will be on Miami to see how its pizza prestige continues to rise.
In the meantime, consider this your invitation to skip the plane ticket to Naples—great pizza is already waiting in Miami.
