World · 18 September 2026

London pizzeria Napoli on the Road named world's best

Napoli on the Road, a venture led by chef Michele Pascarella, secured the World's Best Pizzeria award during the 50 Top Pizza World Awards ceremony in Naples. The award marks the first time a UK restaurant has taken the top prize, dethroning New York's Una Pizza Napoletana. Pascarella, who moved to the UK at 19, started the business in 2016 from a three-wheeled van.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 September 2026 at 10:21

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