At the European Pizza Show, held at Olympia London this week, the 50 Top World Artisan Pizza Chains in 2024 were revealed, and London made out like a bandit.
Compiled by the definitive authority in the pizza world, the Italian 50 Top Pizza guide, the 50 Top World Artisan Pizza Chains list celebrates the best pizzerias whose success has led them to expand to multiple branches.
This year, the top spot again went to Grosso Napoletano, which was founded in 2017 with the aim of bringing authentic Neapolitan pizza to the Iberian peninsula. It's followed closely by Naples' long-running Da Michele, which today has more than 60 locations, including in London. Big Mamma Group, which has a strong presence in London with restaurants such as Ave Mario and Jacuzzi, is third. The top 10 also include Berberè in sixth place, none other than Pizza Pilgrims in seventh, and Eataly in ninth, all with a presence in London.
There are more artisan pizza chain with branches in the Big Smoke on the 50 Top list, including the like of Rossopomodoro, Rudy's Pizza Napoletana, and Zia Lucia. You can check out the full list here.
Among the special awards also handed out at the European Pizza Show, Pizza Pilgrims bagged the Pizza of the Year 2025 award for its Salsiccia e Friarielli, Berberè won the Best Fried Food 2024 award, and Big Mamma Group won the Best Wine List 2024.
Congratulations to all the winners!