The best pizza in Europe is in... west London! Chiswick restaurant beats hundreds of competitors in 'Michelin guide for Italian restaurants' thanks to Naples-born chef
- Napoli on the Road, in the desirable west London neighbourhood of Chiswick, took home the gong at World 50 Top Pizza Awards 2024, on Monday
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A humble west London restaurant has been named the as the home to the best pizza in Europe outside of Italy.
Napoli on the Road, in the desirable west London neighbourhood of Chiswick, took home the gong at World 50 Top Pizza Awards 2024, on Monday.
The 50 Top Pizza Awards - dubbed the 'Michelin awards for pizzerias' is an annual event that recognises the best pizzerias and chefs in the world, based on a rigorous selection process involving anonymous visits by experienced pizza critics.
Head chef and founder Michele Pascarella, , who was born in Caserta, near Naples, started his business by wandering around with his three-wheeler Ape Piaggio making wood fire pizzas all over London.
Recognised as the first pizzaiolo to bring contemporary high-crust pizza to the UK, Michele is now considered a 'pioneer of contemporary pizza'.
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Head chef and founder Michele Pascarella, , who was born in Caserta, near Naples, started his business by wandering around with his three-wheeler Ape Piaggio making wood fire pizzas all over London
Since starting out, his focus has always been to deliver the finest quality dishes using exclusively seasonal ingredients.
For this reason, the menu evolves every three months to respect the environment and what nature offers.
'We are thrilled to have been awarded Best Pizzeria in Europe at the 50 Top Pizza Awards 2024,' Michele said.
'This win is a testament to my amazing team, who have embraced my vision of bringing a slice of Naples to London, with a contemporary twist.
'We're also proud to bring this prestigious award to London and contribute to its rich gastronomic tapestry.'
Napoli on the Road has previously received global critical acclaim: in 2023 Head Chef and founder Pascarella was named the best pizza chef in the world - winning the coveted Global Pizza Maker of the Year.
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Napoli on the Road, in the desirable west London neighbourhood of Chiswick, took home the gong at World 50 Top Pizza Awards 2024, on Monday
Pascarella was also named as best pizza chef in Europe in the European Top 50 Pizza Awards 2023.
Napoli on the Road is best known for its innovative, contemporary Neapolitan pizza, offering truly unique twists on the much-loved dish.
Its seasonal approach is what sets this pizzeria apart, as there is an everchanging menu to reflect the bounty of each season and embrace the freshest and most flavourful produce available.
They recently opened its second restaurant in Richmond, due to the tremendous success of the flagship location.
The pizzeria's focus is on experimentation and innovation, utilising high-quality, locally sourced ingredients to create distinctively delicious flavour combinations.
The innovative dishes on Napoli on the Road's seasonal menu are thoughtfully designed to highlight the unique characteristics of each ingredient.