Brazil is home to the best pizza in Latin America, according to the prestigious 50 Top Pizza rankings. On April 10, 2025, Leggera Pizza Napoletana in São Paulo, led by chef André Guidon, was named the Best Pizzeria in Latin America. This recognition highlights more than a decade of dedication to perfecting the craft of pizza making, focusing on research, technique, and high-quality ingredients.
In a heartfelt post on social media, Chef Guidon expressed his immense joy over the achievement. “Our happiness is immense to be able to share with you another great achievement. We are the Best Pizzeria in Latin America, according to @50toppizza!” he wrote in Portuguese. “This award is a recognition of work spanning more than 10 years, involving research, technique, and quality partners. Our mission (and pride!) is to offer the rounds with the best ingredients we have in the world. To all who accompany us, who cheer and celebrate, our BIG THANKS.”
50 Top Pizza, an independent guide known for its global rankings of pizzerias, recognized Leggera Pizza Napoletana for its exceptional offerings. According to their evaluation, Guidon’s pizza blends the traditions of his Italian heritage with innovative techniques to create harmonious dishes. The menu is filled with white and red pizzas that showcase a perfect balance between the crust and toppings. In addition to pizzas, the pizzeria offers excellent calzones filled with soft ricotta and golden fried pizzas that are sure to tantalize the taste buds.
While Leggera Pizza Napoletana claimed the top spot, the list also highlighted other outstanding pizzerias across Latin America. Ti Amo in Adrogué, Argentina, owned by Carola and Vittoria Santoro, secured the runner-up position. Allería, located in Providencia, Chile, followed in third place, with Ferro e Farinha in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, coming in fourth. QT Pizza Bar, another São Paulo-based gem, rounded out the top five.
The ranking also showcased several other top pizzerias, further solidifying Brazil’s reputation as a pizza powerhouse in Latin America. A Pizza da Mooca, also in São Paulo, tied for fifth place, while Flama, led by Juan Carlos Romero, Daniel Vergara, and Daniel Ramirez, claimed the sixth spot. Unica Pizzeria, owned by Naldo Silva, followed in seventh place, while Venezuela’s Portarossa, led by Yoselin Maria Tavares, was ranked eighth. La Clásica in San Salvador, El Salvador, and L’Incanto in Punta del Este, Uruguay, rounded out the top 10, securing the ninth and tenth spots, respectively.
The list of top pizzerias reflects the diversity and vibrancy of Latin American pizza culture, with Brazil emerging as a dominant force in the culinary scene. The recognition of Leggera Pizza Napoletana and other standout pizzerias serves as a testament to the growing appreciation for quality pizza in the region, with innovative chefs like Guidon leading the charge.
With this accolade, Leggera Pizza Napoletana’s influence in the world of pizza continues to expand, not just in Brazil but across the globe. Pizza lovers in Latin America and beyond will undoubtedly continue to flock to São Paulo to experience the excellence that earned Leggera Pizza Napoletana its well-deserved title as the best pizzeria in the region.
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