These are the 50 best pizzas in Europe, two of them from Budapest
According to bigseventravel.com, the list of the best pizzas in Europe is packed with some of tastiest pies you will ever set your eyes on. And, while you’d expect to find lots of great pizza in Italy, you’ll find equally tasty pies scattered all over the rest of the continent, too. With European restaurants reopening in time for summer, we’re celebrating the places that take pizza to new levels alongside those that honour classic traditions and techniques.
Plan to make your way south, north, and way out east as you explore each and every pizza on this list.
Drooling yet? It’s about to get even more intense. For our annual ranking, we’ve updated this list to add editor’s picks and listened to our audience to craft the brand new list of the Best Pizzas in Europe in 2021.
Best Pizzas In Europe 2021
1st. L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele – Naples, Italy
Of course, when it comes to the best pizzas in Europe and all over the world, the No. 1 spot traces all the way back to the source: Naples. Review after reviews sees people raving about how they’ve had the best pizza of their lifesat Pizzeria Da Michele. You might have to wait a bit to get a taste, but one you bite into this cheesy goodness, you’ll realise it was well worth the hype.
2nd. Bæst – Copenhagen, Demark
Browse any international list of the best pizzas in Europe and you’ll find Bæst at the near top of every list. What’s their secret? Well, to start with, they source their ingredients straight from their own farm. It’s easy to provide quality control when you’re using your own organic meats and creating your own mozarella in-house. This place has revolutionised pizza in Denmark, and they’re not stopping anytime soon.
3rd. Old Scuola – Rotterdam, Netherlands
Tucked away in an old industrial building in the centre of Rotterdam, you’ll find Old Scuola. This traditional pizza joint is the place to be for anyone looking for a delicious pie. They use their own house recipes made from local ingredients for mozzarella, burrata and so much more, which means your dish is always fresh. Treat yourself to a glass of wine, too. They serve some of the best in the city here.
4th. Animaletto Pizza Bar – Bucharest, Romania
5th. Rudy’s Pizza – Manchester, England
6th. 50 Kalò di Ciro Salvo – London, England
7th. Gustapizza – Florence, Italy
8th. Digó Nápolyi Pizza – Budapest, Hungary
Photo: Digó Pizza
Head to Budapest’s Digó Nápolyi Pizza for some of the best slices in the city, if not the entirety of Europe.
Napoleon is the speciality here as they showcase rich, full flavours that always keep guests coming back for more.
We recommend you try their margarita with robust tomato sauce and fresh basil. They serve it up with a nice thin crust that’s not too chewy and not too crispy. Oh, and the service? Top-notch every time you visit.
46th. Kemencés – Budapest, Hungary
At Kemencés, it’s clear that they take their time with their pies. Upon the first bite, you’ll note how perfectly crispy the crust is.
Photo: Kemencés Pizza
Then, you’ll get a taste of the incredible sauce paired with the piping hot, ooey-gooey cheese.
It’ll rock your tastebuds each and every time you visit. But, if you really want something especially tasty, try their Picante Pizza. It is, as you can guess, nice and spicy.
