Jared Schwartz of Penelope Pizza (Photo by Hannah Hernandez)

Tucson’s Penelope Pizza earns spot on 50 Top Pizza USA 2025 list


July 1, 2025
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By Jackie Tran
By Jackie Tran

On Tuesday, the 50 Top Pizza guide ranked Penelope Pizza No. 42 on its 2025 list of the top pizzerias in the country.

Founded in Italy, the 50 Top Pizza guide evaluates pizzerias across several countries. Their team inspects anonymously and judges based on dough quality, toppings, service, and overall experience.

Jared Schwartz of Penelope Pizza (Photo by Hannah Hernandez)

This year’s USA ranking event took place July 1 from the West Edge, inside the Chelsea Market in New York. It streamed live across social platforms; catch Penelope Pizza at the 18-minute mark here.

“No. 42 babyyyyyyyy,” said Penelope Pizza via an Instagram story with a photo of their award.

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Learn more about Penelope Pizza and its standout pies in our feature on Tucson Foodie: Penelope Pizza: Pure wood-fired magic.

For more information on the award, visit 50toppizza.it.

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