Guide to the 2026 National 'Best Pizzas' Lists

Best pizza of 2026 with an updated guide to top pizzerias in the U.S. National, regional and global "Best Pizza" rankings!

Feb. 4, 2026 at 10:15am

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Has your pizzeria made it onto any of this year's 'Best Pizza' lists? From the start of the year to the end of of 2026, we are curating national best pizza recognitions. Earning a spot on the national, state, regional, or even global best pizza rankings can be a game-changing achievement for any pizzeria.

Why it matters

The annual 'Best Pizza' lists are highly coveted in the industry, as they can drive significant business and recognition for the top-ranked pizzerias. These lists use a variety of criteria to determine the best pizza spots, from expert panels to public votes and reviews.

The details

The guide covers some of the biggest 'Best Pizza' lists of 2026 so far, including Yelp's Top 100 Places to Eat in the US, Fodor's Travel's 10 Best Pizza Slices in the United States, and the James Beard Award semifinalists for Outstanding Restaurateur and Outstanding Chef. The article highlights specific pizzerias that have been recognized on these lists, such as Slackwater Pizzeria, L'Industrie Pizzeria, and Zeneli Pizzeria.

  • The Yelp Top 100 Places to Eat list was released in 2026.
  • The Fodor's Travel 10 Best Pizza Slices list was published in 2026.
  • The James Beard Award semifinalists were announced in March 2026, with winners celebrated on June 15, 2026.

The players

Yelp

An online platform that provides crowd-sourced reviews and ratings of local businesses, including restaurants.

Fodor's Travel

A travel resource that publishes guides, reviews, and recommendations for destinations around the world.

James Beard Foundation

A non-profit organization that recognizes excellence in the culinary industry, including an annual awards ceremony for outstanding chefs and restaurants.

Slackwater Pizzeria

A pizzeria located in Salt Lake City, Utah that was named one of the Top 100 Places to Eat in the US by Yelp in 2026.

L'Industrie Pizzeria

A pizzeria with locations in Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan, New York that was named one of the Top 100 Places to Eat in the US by Yelp in 2026.

Zeneli Pizzeria

A pizzeria located in New Haven, Connecticut that was named one of the Top 100 Places to Eat in the US by Yelp in 2026.

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What’s next

More best pizza lists will be added to the guide as they are published throughout 2026.

The takeaway

The annual 'Best Pizza' lists are highly coveted in the industry, as they can drive significant business and recognition for the top-ranked pizzerias. This guide provides an overview of some of the biggest 'Best Pizza' lists of 2026 so far, highlighting the pizzerias that have been recognized for their exceptional pies.