Crowned Italy's best pizza chef and ranked number two in the world, Diego's stellar reputation rests on an irresistible combo - his 'zas are rooted in Neapolitan tradition but unafraid of playful, modern twists. That means perfectly blistered dough, top-tier ingredients and inventive recipes that give your taste buds a proper workout. And for one night only, he'll be showing London exactly why he's considered pizza royalty.
New York's passion for pizza may only be rivaled by Italy's, so it's no small feat when Italian judges rank an Upstate shop among the best on the planet. Jay's Artisan Pizzeria in Kenmore, just north of Buffalo, has landed on the Guide to the 50 Best Pizzerias in the World for the fourth straight year. This year, Jay's broke into the top 15, earning the No. 14 spot. The annual list, published in Italy by 50 Top Pizza, features heavyweights from pizza capitals such as Naples, Barcelona, Rome and New York City.
Want to make Italian-style pizza in the comfort of your own home? I've found there's really nothing quite like the joy of homemade pizza dough. After over a decade of perfecting this Italian pizza dough recipe through trips to Italy and conversations with master pizza makers, I can say: this is the closest you'll get to authentic Neapolitan pizza at home!
At Elephant Hackney, Francesco's menu blends regional Italian traditions with seasonal British produce, resulting in dishes like frittatina with peas and basil, ox cheek croquettes, and pizzas.