Sorry NYC, London is officially home to the world's best pizza chef

Michele Pascarella, the founder of London's Napoli on the Road, based in the UK, has been awarded the title of the world's best pizza chef at the prestigious World 50 Top Pizza Awards.

Pascarella, a skilled pizzaiolo from Chiswick who started making pizzas at the young age of 11, established Napoli on the Road four years ago, operating as a mobile food truck in various markets across London.

While his menu features beloved classics like margherita and pepperoni, it's his signature creations that truly captivate diners. These special pies boast toppings like 24-month-aged parma ham, tuna fillet, and lamb-based ragu sauce.

Pascarella, celebrated as a trailblazer in contemporary pizza-making, has garnered numerous awards, including the prestigious title of Pizza Maker of the Year 2023 awarded in May.

In addition to crowning Pascarella, the World 50 Top Pizza also recognised the finest pizza establishments globally. An eatery from New York City secured a spot in the top three, with Luna Pizza Napoletana on the Lower East Side earning third place, following two distinguished pizza joints in Italy: Diego Vitagliano Pizzeria in Naples and I Masanielli in Caserta.

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