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.
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.
Article written by:
Jackie Tran
More about JackieJackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the now-closed food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon Appétit, National Geographic, and the New York Times.
An adventurous foodie, he enjoys culinary experiences ranging from seasonal omakase to sloppily devouring green chili patty melts in his car afterhours. His favorite foods include aguachile, garlic noodles, and leftover fried chicken illuminated by the fridge light. His favorite drinks include morning micheladas, fireside imperial stouts, candle-lit negroni, and grassy mezcales.
Outside of food, he also loves playing musical instruments, karaoke, Tetris, Super Smash Bros. Melee, and petting Addie’s dog Spaghetti.
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