December 2, 2025, 5:55 am | Read time: 6 minutes

In larger and medium-sized cities, the selection of pizza is fortunately large. But the vast choice often brings indecision. Where can you get authentic, high-quality pizzas? Which pizzeria is the best? In addition to reviews on Google and various delivery apps, this list can also help in choosing a pizzeria: The pizza experts from the Italian portal Top 50 Pizza have named the 50 best artisan pizza chains in the world for the year 2025. The winner comes from Italy but has long since expanded. In Germany alone, it is represented in three cities.

The World’s Best Pizza Chain is Also in Germany

According to Top 50 Pizza, the world’s most important industry guide by its own account, the best pizza chain is none other than the one considered the birthplace of pizza: L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele. Does the name sound familiar? Just earlier this year, the traditional pizzeria in Naples was named one of the world’s most legendary restaurants by “Tasteatlas” (TRAVELBOOK reported). The restaurant gained worldwide fame, especially after its appearance in Elizabeth Gilbert’s book (2006) and the subsequent film “Eat Pray Love” (2010).

Perhaps you know L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele, or simply Da Michele, from your local area? For those living in Germany, there are three opportunities to try the pizzas from this now world-renowned pizza chain: In Berlin on Fritz-Reuter-Strasse 7 in the Schöneberg district (currently temporarily closed according to Google, as of December 1, 2025), in Hamburg-Ottensen on Bahrenfelder Str. 177-181, and on Venloer Str. 658 in Cologne-Ehrenfeld. Additionally, the Neapolitan pizza creator now has numerous branches worldwide. Besides 36 locations in Italy alone, Da Michele’s pizza is available in 33 other places worldwide—from Amsterdam to New York, Abu Dhabi, and London to Tokyo.

And what makes the pizza from L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele so special that it is not only popular worldwide but also celebrated as the best chain globally? “Da Michele has remained true to the tradition of the ‘Cartwheel’ pizza—so large that it almost jumps off the plate–without a thick crust, with a light, melt-in-the-mouth dough, just as real Neapolitan pizza should be,” says the expert team of Barbara Guerra, Luciano Pignataro, and Albert Sapere from Top 50 Pizza. While the traditional restaurant in Naples, whose roots go back to 1870, has remained true to itself, the menus in other branches in Italy and worldwide offer a sometimes more extensive selection. According to the pizza experts, at Da Michele, appetizers— like Montanarine and potato croquettes, other dishes—such as Mozzarella in Carrozza or meatballs with ragù, as well as desserts—including tiramisu, babà, and lemon delight, are also worth trying.

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French-Italian Pizzas in 2nd Place

Second place among the 50 best pizza chains worldwide in 2025 goes to the French Big Mamma Group. Although it can’t boast much tradition with its ten-year existence, it also receives the award for the best cocktail list of the year from Top 50 Pizza. According to the experts, guests in the branches can expect “Italian cuisine, prepared with love and respect for tradition.” This includes a Neapolitan-style pizza: “well-risen and perfectly baked with a tender crust” and other classics “with excellent tomato sauce and, where appropriate, aromatic basil,” as the experts write. Top 50 Pizza also recommends the anniversary pizza “Hotline” with spicy sausage, ‘Nduja, and caramelized red onions, as well as the truffle pizza.

If you’re now craving pizza and cocktails at Big Mamma, there are three options in Germany: at Cocodrillo in Berlin, at Edmondo in Hamburg, and at Giorgia Trattoria in Munich. Additionally, there are branches in several other places in Europe and the United Arab Emirates.

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Spanish Pizza Maker of the Year in 3rd Place

The third place in the current ranking is occupied by the Madrid-based pizza chain Grosso Napoletano, which also employs the pizza maker of the year 2025. Grosso Napoletano pizzerias can be found in various locations in Spain, some offering a selection of gluten-containing and gluten-free pizzas. In some places, gluten is completely avoided. According to Top 50 Pizza, Grosso Napoletano uses a mix of rice, corn, and buckwheat flour for this. The dough is double-fermented over 48 hours. The experts particularly recommend the smoked Margherita and Paulie Gee’s Hellboy. Besides pizza, they also suggest trying the eggplant parmigiana, grandma’s meatballs, as well as tiramisu and Grosso’s gelato.

In addition to these top 3 of the world’s best pizza chains, there are 47 other options that apparently warrant a closer look:

The 50 Best Pizza Chains According to “Top 50 Pizza”

1. Da Michele
2. Big Mamma Group
3. Grosso Napoletano
4. Bràz
5. Luigia
6. Pizza Pilgrims
7. Berberè
8. 400 Gradi
9. Errico Porzio
10. Gruppo Peppe
11. Eataly
12. Sorbillo
13. Vincenzo Capuano
14. 1900 Pizzeria
15. Can Pizza
16. Paulie Gee’s
17. Pizzana
18. Peppina
19. La Braciera
20. Doppio Zero
21. FRESCO
22. Fradiavolo
23. Rudy’s
24. Stellina Pizzeria
25. Garden Pizza
26. Capuano’s
27. Alice Pizza
28. L’Elementare
29. Riva
30. Zia Lucia
31. CIBO
32. Menchetti
33. Via Tribunali
34. Pizzium
35. Rossopomodoro
36. Fratelli La Bufala
37. Napulé
38. OLIO welovepizzanapoletana
39. Da Zero
40. Vasinikò
41. Villa Paradiso
42. No. 900
43. Pummarola
44. Mammamia!
45. Da Nanni
46. Domani
47. 60 seconds to Napoli
48. Madison
49. Carpe Diem
50. Basta

Looking for more inspiration for your next pizzeria visit? In addition to these 50 best artisan pizza chains in the world, Top 50 Pizza has awarded numerous other “excellent” pizza chains, bringing the list to a total of 76 chains.

Additionally, some of the 50 best pizzerias received special awards, such as best newcomer, best dessert selection, and others. Here are the special awards:

• Pizza Maker of the Year 2025 – Ferrarelle Award: Fabrizio Polacco from Grosso Napoletano
• Pizza of the Year 2025 – Latteria Sorrentina Award: TOP 50 from Bráz
• Best Pasta Offer 2025 – Pastificio Di Martino Award: Luigia
• Best Marketing 2025 – Mammafiore Award: Sorbillo
• Best Service 2025 – Fedegroup Award: Pizzana
• Newcomer of the Year 2025 – Solania Award: Domani
• Achievement of the Year 2025 – Robo Award: Gruppo Peppe
• Best Wine List 2025 – La Gioiosa Award: Stellina Pizzeria
• Best Fried Foods 2025 – Il Fritturista – Oleificio Zucchi Award: Errico Porzio
• Best Beer Service 2025 – Peroni Nastro Azzurro Award: Capuano’s
• One to Watch 2025 – Casa Julia Award: L’Elementare
• Made in Italy 2025 – Salumi Coati Award: La Braciera
• Best Cocktail List 2025 – Sei Bellissimi Award: Big Mamma Group
• Best Dessert Menu 2025 – Latteria San Salvatore Award: Berberè
• Best Customer Satisfaction 2025 – Maistà Award: 400 Gradi