March 9, 2026
Best Pizza in Tokyo 2026: Rankings Announced
Award winners and local favorites
With the release of the 2026 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific rankings on March 9, Tokyo has once again proven itself a leader in culinary innovation—this time in the realm of pizza. The annual list, curated by Italian food critics and industry experts, places seven Tokyo pizzerias among the best in the region, including the top two spots.
One of the biggest surprises in this year’s ranking is the shift at the top. The Pizza Bar on 38th, located in the Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo, had held the No. 1 spot in the Asia-Pacific ranking since 2023. In 2026, however, the title passes to RistoPizza by Napoli sta ca, marking a notable moment for Tokyo’s competitive pizza scene while still keeping the top two positions firmly in the city.
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Tokyo’s Pizza Rankings at a Glance
Six Tokyo pizzerias made the Asia-Pacific top 50 this year:
1st — RistoPizza by Napoli sta ca (Azabudai)
2nd — The Pizza Bar on 38th (Nihonbashi)
17th — La Tripletta (Musashi Koyama)
21st — Pizza Strada (Azabu-Juban)
23rd — Pizzeria e Braceria L’INSIEME (Kameido)
32th — MASSIMOTTAVIO (Eifukucho)
35th — pizza marumo
Each venue has its own approach. The Pizza Bar on 38th is known for its intimate eight-seat counter experience, where guests watch each pizza assembled and fired with precision. La Tripletta and Pizza Strada, meanwhile, focus on wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas in relaxed neighborhood settings.
RistoPizza by Napoli sta’ ca’’ – Ranked #1
Helmed by Giuseppe “Peppe” Errichiello, RistoPizza blends traditional Neapolitan technique with contemporary restaurant-style service. Known for its refined approach and top-tier ingredients, the restaurant pushes the boundaries of pizza without compromising on authenticity.
Hours: Tuesday – Sunday, 11:30am – 3pm, 6pm – 10:30pm
Closed on Mondays
Location: Azabudai Hills Tower Plaza 3F, 1-3-1 Azabudai, Minato-ku
Website: napolistaca.jp/en/ristopizza
The Pizza Bar on 38th – Ranked #2
Located inside the Mandarin Oriental, The Pizza Bar on 38th offers an eight-seat omakase-style experience, where pizzas are prepared and served directly in front of guests. Executive Chef Daniele Cason uses a highly hydrated, long-fermentation dough to create light, digestible crusts topped with seasonal ingredients and classics like the Bufala.
Hours:
Lunch: 11:30am – 1pm, 1:30pm – 3pm
Dinner: 5:30pm – 7:30pm, 8pm – 10pm
Location: Mandarin Oriental Tokyo, 2-1-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku
Website: mandarinoriental.com/en/tokyo/nihonbashi/dine/the-pizza-bar-on-38th
La Tripletta – Ranked #17
This lively Musashi-Koyama pizzeria captures the energy of Naples with wood-fired ovens made by a master craftsman and custom interiors sourced from Italy. The team includes expert pizzaioli, sommeliers and baristas who deliver both a visual and flavorful experience centered on traditional technique and joyful hospitality.
Hours: Thursday – Monday, 11:30am – 2pm, 5:30pm – 10pm
Tuesday – Wednesday, 5:30pm – 10pm
Location: 3-13-12 Oyama, Shinagawa-ku
Website: latripletta.com
Pizza Strada – Ranked #21
Tucked away in Azabu-Juban, Pizza Strada focuses on simplicity and warmth, with counter seating that brings guests close to the action. Fresh ingredients, wood-fired aromas, and dough cooked to golden perfection combine for a sensory dining experience that appeals to all ages.
Hours: Weekdays, 5pm – 11pm
Weekends/Holidays, 12pm – 10:30pm
Location: NS Azabujuban Building 1F, 3-6-2 Azabujuban, Minato-ku
Website: pizzastrada.jp
Pizzeria e Braceria L’Insieme – Ranked #23
Chef-owner Shunsuke Matsumaru brings playful creativity to classic pizza formats at this laid-back Kameido shop. Expect crisp crusts made with premium Italian flour and a wide range of toppings, from traditional margherita to white pizzas with sausage and French fries. Affordable lunch sets make this spot an easy favorite.
Hours: 11:30am – 2pm, 5:30pm – 9pm, closed Mondays & Sundays
Location: 1-31-7 Kameido, Koto-ku
Website: @linsieme_da_matsu
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MASSIMOTTAVIO – Ranked #32
Massimo Ottavio, a Naples-born pizzaiolo, brings the flavor and spirit of his hometown to a quiet Tokyo neighborhood. His pizzas are made using time-honored Neapolitan methods and served in a warm, family-style setting that feels more like a friend’s home than a formal restaurant.
Hours: Weekdays: 11:30am – 2:30pm, 5:30pm – 10pm
Weekends and holidays: 11:30am – 3:30pm, 5:30pm – 10pm
Location: 4-4-4 Eifuku, Suginami-ku
Website: massimottavio2m8.wixsite.com
pizza marumo — Ranked #35
Pizza Marumo is a Neapolitan-style pizzeria in Tokyo’s Ebisu neighborhood, led by chef Yuki Motokura, who previously trained at the well-known Savoy pizzeria. Opened in 2022, the restaurant quickly gained attention for its carefully fermented dough and creative toppings that blend traditional Italian techniques with Japanese ingredients. Located a short walk from Ebisu Station, it has become a rising name in Tokyo’s highly competitive pizza scene.
Hours: 11:30am – 2:30pm, 5pm – 10pm
Location: 1-11-13 Ebisu-minami, Shibuya-ku
Website: pizza-marumo.com
Beyond Tokyo: Japan’s Other Top-Ranked Pizzerias
While Tokyo leads the list, three other restaurants across Japan earned spots in the top 50:
8th — Pizzeria Braceria CESARI (Nagoya)
19th — Pizzeria da Tigre (Osaka)
36th — Pizzeria da Ciro (Kyoto)
49th — TONCINI (Tomakomai, Hokkaido)
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Beyond Rankings: Locally-Loved Pizzerias
PST Roppongi (Pizza Studio Tamaki Roppongi)
Pizza Studio Tamaki reimagines Neapolitan pizza with bold textures, signature blistered crusts and unexpected flavor combinations. Chef Tsubasa Tamaki, a Bib Gourmand awardee praised by Italian pizza experts, seasons each pizza with Okinawan salt tossed directly into the oven before baking. His signature “Tamaki” pizza combines sweet cherry tomatoes and smoked mozzarella for a balanced, smoky-sweet finish.
Hours: Weekdays: 5pm – 10pm
Weekends: 12pm – 2:30pm, 5pm – 9pm
Location: 7-6-2 Roppongi, Minato-ku
Website: pst-tk2-ad.com/roppongi
Seirinkan
Chef Susumu Kakinuma’s Nakameguro restaurant helped kick off Tokyo’s artisan pizza scene long before it was trendy. At Seirinkan, only two pizzas, margherita and marinara, are served, each baked in a recessed oven inside an industrial, steampunk-inspired space. Kakinuma’s crusts are light, chewy and subtly salted, with toppings that lean minimalist but deliver intense flavor.
Hours: Weekdays: 11:30am – 1:30pm, 6pm – 8:30pm
Weekends: 11:30am – 2:30pm, 5pm – 8:30pm
Location: 2-6-4 Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku
Website: theseirinkan.com
Savoy
Savoy’s signature pizzas are baked at 500°C in a wood-fired oven, with a focus on fermentation and dough technique for perfectly soft, slightly crisp crusts. While classics like margherita are mainstays, the kitchen also offers inventive seasonal options with local ingredients. This blend of Italian tradition and Japanese creativity has earned the restaurant a devoted following.
Hours: 11:30am – 3pm, 5:30pm – 10pm
Closed on Wednesdays
Location: 2-20-12 Azabujuban, Minato-ku
Website: savoy.co.jp/azabujyuban_menu/
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Fakalò Pizza Gallery
Fakalò’s pizzas are a revelation in texture and technique. Crafted by a pizzaiolo who trained at six of Naples’ iconic pizzerias, each pizza reflects both deep tradition and radical innovation. Using 100% high-quality domestic flour sourced from Gunma Prefecture, his dough is kneaded with precise control to avoid full gluten development, creating an impossibly soft, fully cooked yet “melt-in-your-mouth” crust that admirers call “drinkable pizza.” Rather than simply replicating what he learned in Italy, the chef combined his training with scientific research, fine-tuning every step from flour selection to oven construction (he even builds pizza ovens for others). Fakalò is a place you visit simply to taste what pizza can become.
Hours: 11:30am – 1:30 pm, 2:00pm – 3:30pm, 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Location: 2-2-5 Kojima, Taito-ku
Website: @fakalo_pizza.gallery
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Why Japan Excels at Pizza
Japanese chefs are known for their dedication to craftsmanship, an example of shokunin culture. And pizza has become one of the most refined examples of that ethos. Many leading pizzaioli in Japan have trained in Italy, returning with techniques they adapt to Japanese tastes and seasonal produce.
Restaurants are judged by 50 Top Pizza on multiple criteria, including dough quality, ingredient sourcing, service, wine pairing and atmosphere. The result is a style that’s both technically rigorous and highly personal—balancing Italian foundations with Japanese attention to detail.
Do you have recommendations to add to this list of the best pizzas in Tokyo 2026? Feel free to send us a message on our Instagram: @metropolisjapan.
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