Pizza Day, celebrated annually on July 10th, a date with roots in a São Paulo competition from 1889, takes on a special flavor with the international recognition of Brazilian pizzerias. This Friday, July 10th, Brazil highlights its award-winning talents in two of the sector’s main global competitions. Among them are The Best Pizza Awards 2026, which celebrates the best pizza chefs and establishments in the world, and the 50 Top Pizza América Latina 2026, which evaluates the most notable restaurants in the region. See where to find these rounds of excellence in cities such as Brasília, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Maceió.
- Dani Branca, from Soffio Pizzeria, in São Paulo, reached 42nd position.
- Fellipe Zanuto, from A Pizza da Mooca, in the capital of São Paulo, came in 51st place.
- Matheus Ramos, from QT Pizza Bar, also in São Paulo, won 55th place.
- Pedro Siqueira, from Sìsì, in Rio de Janeiro, secured 78th place.
- André Guidon, from Leggera Pizza Napoletana, also in São Paulo, closed the Brazilian list in 83rd.
Pizzaiolos from Brazil shine in the global ranking The Best Pizza Awards 2026
At the prestigious The Best Pizza Awards 2026, some of the most renowned Brazilian pizza chefs achieved prominent positions. His innovative creations and refined techniques placed the country on the world gastronomy map, consolidating the quality and creativity of national pizza cuisine.
- Leggera Pizzeria Napoletana, in São Paulo (SP), secured 1st position.
- QT Pizza Bar, from São Paulo (SP), came in 3rd place.
- Pizza da Mooca, also in São Paulo (SP), reached 7th place.
- Unica Pizzeria, located in São Paulo (SP), won 8th place.
- Bento Pizzaria, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ), was in 11th position.
- Veridiana, in São Paulo (SP), reached 12th place.
- Grazie, from Maceió (AL), scored 17th place.
- Capricciosa, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ), appeared in 20th.
- Baco Pizzaria, in Brasília (DF), came in 22nd position.
- Coltivi, in Rio de Janeiro (RJ), reached 23rd place.
- Quintal 333, from Governador Valadares (MG), obtained 25th place.
- Grazie Napoli, in Santo André (SP), ranked 26th.
- Luigia, from Foz do Iguaçu (PR), came in 27th.
- Di Bari Pizza, in São Paulo (SP), ranked 29th.
- Frasca Pizzeria Napoletana, from Carlos Barbosa (RS), secured 31st place.
- Otto e Mezzo Pizza Verace, in Bento Gonçalves (RS), came in 33rd.
- Vinny’s, in Brasília (DF), reached 34th place.
- Pizza di Casabona, in Santos (SP), ranked 36th.
- Wilma’s Pizza, from Ourinhos (SP), appeared in 42nd.
- Le Mani Pizza Napoletana, in Passo Fundo (RS), reached 44th place.
- Vallino Pizzeria Napoletana, from Domingos Martins (ES), ranked 46th.
- Ciao, in Porto Alegre (RS), closed the Brazilian participation in 47th.
National establishments stand out in the 50 Top Pizza Latin America 2026
Latin America also recognized the potential of Brazilian pizzerias through the 50 Top Pizza 2026 ranking, which chooses the best establishments in the region. Several national houses appeared among the best evaluated, demonstrating the diversity and quality of flavors found in Brazil.
Local recognition: highlights of the Rio Show Gastronomy Award
The local awards also recognized talent from Rio de Janeiro. During the 2025 edition of the Rio Show Gastronomy Award, which defines the best pizzerias in Rio, Ferro e Farinha was chosen as the main one in the city. Then, Capricciosa took second place, and Bráz completed the podium in third place.
The Rio Gastronomia 2026 event, in turn, is scheduled to take place between September 17th and October 4th. As in previous years, the Jockey Club Brasileiro, located in Gávea, will be the stage for this culinary celebration.
