NYC Pie Shop Named Best Pizza in the World

Time Out magazine ranks Mama's Too in Manhattan as having the top pizza globally.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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New York City's Mama's Too has been named the best pizza in the world by Time Out magazine. The outlet's global ranking highlighted the restaurant's Cacio e Pepe slice, featuring whipped mascarpone, aged mozzarella, Pecorino Romano, and Parmigiano Reggiano cheeses. Mama's Too has two locations in Manhattan and is known for its wide variety of innovative pizza options.

Why it matters

This ranking cements New York City's reputation as the pizza capital of the world, beating out other renowned pizza destinations. It also highlights the growing popularity and creativity in the city's pizza scene, with Mama's Too standing out for its unique take on classic Italian flavors.

The details

Time Out's global pizza ranking sampled pies from around the world, including New York, Detroit, and Neapolitan-style. But the Cacio e Pepe slice from Mama's Too came out on top, praised for its perfect harmony of creamy mascarpone, tangy aged cheeses, and a touch of black pepper. Mama's Too offers a wide range of specialty pizza options at its two Manhattan locations.

  • Time Out magazine published its global pizza ranking in February 2026.

The players

Mama's Too

A New York City pizza chain with two locations in Manhattan, known for its innovative pizza offerings.

Time Out

A global media and entertainment company that publishes city guides and rankings, including an annual list of the best pizzas in the world.

Morgan Carter

The food and drink editor for Time Out New York, who sampled and reviewed the pizzas for the global ranking.

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What they’re saying

“One quick melt in the oven later, and all the flavors sang in perfect harmony – creamy and light mascarpone, a bit of funk from the aged mozzarella and all the tangy, stretchy cheesiness I could ever ask for.”

— Morgan Carter, Food and Drink Editor, Time Out New York (Time Out)

What’s next

Mama's Too is likely to see a surge in popularity and visitors following this global recognition as having the best pizza in the world.

The takeaway

New York City's pizza scene continues to innovate and push the boundaries of what defines great pizza, with Mama's Too's Cacio e Pepe slice serving as a prime example of the creativity and quality that has solidified the city's status as the pizza capital of the world.