Tokyo has reaffirmed its position as an international hub for contemporary pizza. During a ceremony held at the Italian Cultural Institute in the Japanese capital, 50 Top Pizza, the sector’s most authoritative global guide, named RistoPizza by “Napoli sta ca,” led by Giuseppe Errichiello, as the Best Pizzeria in the Asia–Pacific region for 2026.
The award recognizes the rapid growth of Japan’s gastronomic scene and the work of a pizzaiolo who has successfully brought authentic Neapolitan pizza to the heart of Tokyo’s Azabudai Hills Store.
THE TOP THREE: TOKYO, HONG KONG, AND SYDNEY
Errichiello’s restaurant took first place in the regional ranking. Second place went to The Pizza Bar on 38th, the world’s smallest pizzeria with just eight seats, led by Daniele Cason, Executive Chef of the Mandarin Oriental Tokyo.
Third place was shared by two venues that have helped redefine artisanal pizza in the Asia–Pacific region: Fiata, led by Salvatore Fiata in Hong Kong, and gigi’s, run by Daniel Semrani in Sydney.
THE 2026 TOP TEN: A NEW GEOGRAPHY OF PIZZA
The ranking highlights a strong presence of restaurants across South Korea, the Philippines, Thailand, Australia, and China, underscoring the growing importance of the Asia–Pacific region in the global pizza landscape.
50 TOP PIZZA ASIA–PACIFIC 2026 – TOP 10
RistoPizza by Napoli sta ca – Tokyo, Japan
The Pizza Bar on 38th – Tokyo, Japan
Fiata – Hong Kong
gigi’s – Sydney, Australia
Spacca Napoli – Seoul, South Korea
Crosta – Manila, Philippines
Massilia – Bangkok, Thailand
SHOP225 – Melbourne, Australia
Pizzeria Braceria CESARI!! – Nagoya, Japan
a mano – Manila, Philippines
Bottega dei Fratelli Salvo – Beijing, China
The top 15 pizzerias in the regional ranking automatically qualify for the list of the 100 Best Pizzerias in the World, which will be unveiled in Naples on September 15.
A CEREMONY FOLLOWED ACROSS THE REGION
The awards ceremony was hosted by Imma Romano and opened with remarks from Mario Vattani, Ambassador of Italy to Japan. The event concluded with an address by Raffaele Borriello, Chief of Staff, who presented the winners with an official recognition from the Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forestry. The evening ended with an informal celebration at XEX Nihonbashi, bringing together pizzaioli, industry professionals, and guests from across the Asia–Pacific region.
SPECIAL AWARDS: THE PROTAGONISTS OF 2026
In addition to the main ranking, the guide presented a series of special awards highlighting excellence and emerging trends in the region’s pizza sector.
Pizza Maker of the Year 2026 – Ferrarelle Award: Daniel Semrani (gigi’s, Sydney)
Pizza of the Year 2026 – Latteria Sorrentina Award: Margherita, Spacca Napoli (Seoul)
Performance of the Year 2026 – Robo Award: Pizzeria Braceria CESARI!! (Nagoya)
New Entry of the Year 2026 – Solania Award: a Mano – pizzeria & Italian kitchen (Taipei)
One to Watch 2026 – Monte Bussan Award: Vesu Pizza Bar (Hong Kong)
Made in Italy 2026 – Salumi Coati Award: Dante’s by Enis Baçova (Auckland)
Best Fried Food 2026 – Il Fritturista – Oleificio Zucchi Award: Massilia (Bangkok)
Best Pasta Proposal 2026 – Pastificio Di Martino Award: SHOP225 (Melbourne)
Best Dessert List 2026 – Latteria San Salvatore Award: La Bottega Enoteca (Singapore)
Best Cocktail List 2026 – Sei Bellissimi Award: BACI (Hong Kong)
Best Customer Satisfaction 2026 – Grassl Glass Award: Little Napoli (Hong Kong)
THE NUMBERS BEHIND THE RANKING
A total of 13 countries are represented in the 2026 ranking: Australia, China, South Korea, the Philippines, Japan, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Japan leads the list with 11 pizzerias, followed by Australia with nine and China with six. In terms of cities, Tokyo ranks first with seven pizzerias, ahead of Hong Kong and Melbourne with four each, while Bangkok, Singapore, and Sydney each have three establishments featured in the guide.
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