This Maryland Pizzeria Is 2022's Best, Italian Pizza Experts Say

MARYLAND — You don't need to go far to get some of the best pizza in the USA. A pizzeria in Maryland was named among the best in the country, according to 50 Top Pizza.

The pizza evaluation website, which is based in Italy, recently released this year’s list of the 50 best pizza places in the United States. On this year’s list is Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana in Darnestown, which came in at No. 25.

"This pizzeria rotates around Tony Conte, a multi-talented individual. After having worked in some of the most important restaurants in the USA, he has returned to his first great passion: pizza. The menu is seasonal, based on the local agriculture of Darnestown, in Maryland. The pizza is baked in the oven and served on handmade ceramics designed especially for Tony. The dough, for the size of the crust, is very similar to the contemporary Neapolitan dough. The service is courteous, and the prices are reasonable," according to the 50 Top Pizza review.

The world’s best pizzerias are selected each year with the help of more than one thousand anonymous inspectors, many of whom visit an enormous number of pizza places across the United States.

When determining whether a pizzeria makes the 50 Top Pizza list, inspectors consider the quality of the dough and the ingredients used for toppings. They also take into account the restaurant’s service, the wine and beverage lists, and the attention and care given to customers.

New York City came out on top this year with nine of the best pizzerias. Portland, Oregon, and San Francisco came in second place with five eateries each.

Una Pizza Napoletana, located on New York City's Lower East Side and owned by Anthony Mangieri, was named the best pizzeria in the United States in this year’s ranking.

In second place this year is Tony’s Pizza Napoletana in San Francisco, and in third place is Ribalta NYC in New York.

Rounding out the top 10 are:

4) Razza Pizza Artigianale - Jersey City, New Jersey
5) ‘O Munaciello - Miami, Florida
6) Spacca Napoli Pizzeria - Chicago, Illinois
7) Song’ E Napule - New York City
8) La Leggenda Pizzeria - Miami, Florida
9) Pizzana - Los Angeles, California
10) Kesté Fulton - New York City

50 Top Pizza also awards numerous special distinctions as part of its annual list. Pizza Maker of the Year went to Tony Gemignani from Tony’s Pizza Napoletana. Best Service went to Ribalta NYC, and Pizza of the Year went to Pizzana in Los Angeles for their Diavola pizza.

The top 15 pizzerias in the United States are also in the running to be named one of the 100 best pizzerias in the world. 50 Top Pizza will announce that list at an event in Naples on Sept. 7.

See the full 50 Top Pizza USA list.