Miami’s culinary scene continues to shine—this time, it’s all about the pizza. Two of the city’s standout pizzerias, La Leggenda Pizzeria and ’O Munaciello, have officially secured spots in the Top 10 Pizzerias in the United States according to the 2025 50 Top Pizza awards.
These aren’t just any pizza joints. Both restaurants were selected by Italian food critics selected both restaurants for their authenticity, craftsmanship, and the ability to merge tradition with innovation. This recognition puts the Magic City on the national pizza map for Miami foodies.
Launched in 2017 by a team of Italian culinary journalists, 50 Top Pizza has become one of the most respected pizza guides in the world. The ranking evaluates pizzerias across the U.S., Italy, Asia, and beyond, making a spot in the Top 10 a serious accomplishment.
At La Leggenda, Neapolitan tradition meets Miami flair. Chef Giovanni Gagliardi, a Naples native known as “La Leggenda,” fires up pies using a wood-burning dome oven that produces the kind of airy, blistered crust pizza lovers dream of. His Margherita STG with buffalo mozzarella and fresh basil remains a top seller, while his black activated-charcoal dough adds a modern, Miami twist.
Chef Carmine Candito brings generational expertise straight from Naples to his warm, rustic dining room in Miami’s MiMo District. At ’O Munaciello, you’ll find traditional Campania comfort dishes alongside bold, Instagram-worthy pies—like their famed charcoal-dough creations. The restaurant also took home Best Fried Food 2025, adding to its long list of accolades.
Miami’s rise in the pizza world didn’t happen overnight. A few key factors have fueled the city’s dough-powered momentum:
Neapolitan-born chefs now call Miami home, bringing decades of pizza-making tradition and technique with them.
From imported “00” flour to San Marzano tomatoes and fresh buffalo mozzarella, these restaurants don’t cut corners regarding sourcing.
Miami’s bold, experimental energy finds its way into every menu. Expect tropical twists like spicy mango, Cuban guava drizzle, or squid-ink crust.
Whether it’s a classic wood-fired pie in South Beach or Roman-style slices in Wynwood, locals are embracing the art of pizza like never before.
Want to taste the best of the best?
Start your afternoon at La Leggenda with a Margherita STG.
Head north to ’O Munaciello for a charcoal-dough pie and a spritz.
Wrap it up Miami-style with a pastelito from your favorite ventanita.
Because no Miami food tour is complete without dessert.
Just two—and both are in Miami. That says a lot about where the best pizza in the Sunshine State is baked.
La Leggenda operates on a first-come, first-served basis. ’O Munaciello accepts reservations by phone and online.
Yes. Both restaurants offer cheeseless pies loaded with fresh vegetables and drizzled with high-quality olive oil.
Miami is no longer just a destination for Cuban sandwiches and seafood towers—it’s officially a pizza city, too. With world-class technique, Italian heritage, and plenty of local flavor, La Leggenda and ’O Munaciello are leading a dough-fueled renaissance.
If you haven’t tasted what the hype is about, it’s time to grab a slice.
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