Proudly wearing the title of the “No. 1 best U.S. city for pizza addicts,” New York City is a paradise for anyone seeking a slice of that ooey, gooey baked goodness. That said, it’s no surprise that when 50 Top Pizza — an independent company that evaluates pizzerias through anonymous inspections — released their 2025 pizzeria ranking, New York City’s Una Pizza Napoletana made it into the top 20, coming in at No. 17. Plus, it’s worth mentioning that 15 of the top 20 spots went to pizzerias in Italy, who clearly know a thing or two about pizza, so kudos to NYC for holding its own — Una Pizza Napoletana ranked No. 19 in 2023 and No. 28 in 2024.
Una Pizza Napoletana is the sixth iteration of Anthony Mangieri’s pizzeria, centered on naturally leavened, wood-fired pizzas topped with locally sourced ingredients. The drink menu changes frequently, featuring a rotating selection of wines and beers from small producers in Campania. To finish, don’t miss the house-made ice cream or fresh fruit sorbet — both a nod to Mangieri’s other great passion. The dining room is adorned with artwork, much of it created by close friends. As a pioneer of Neapolitan-style pizza in the United States, Mangieri’s lifelong devotion to the craft started with an early obsession and has deepened over time.
Born into an Italian-American family, Anthony Mangieri first opened Una Pizza Napoletana in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey, in 1996 before relocating it to the East Village in 2004, then to San Francisco, and finally back to Manhattan’s Lower East Side, where it has remained since March 2022. Mangieri is no stranger to achievement — Una Pizza Napoletana has been named the best pizzeria in the country multiple times by 50 Top Pizza, among numerous other accolades. And it’s easy to see why: Mangieri insists on making every single dough ball himself and refuses to franchise or expand, so he has complete control over quality…