A delightful assortment of pizzas highlighting the diverse pizza scene in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas continues to make a name for itself in the culinary realm as two local pizzerias, Pizza Rock and Double Zero, secured spots in the prestigious 50 Top Pizza USA list for 2025. Pizza Rock ranked 33rd while Double Zero came in at 43rd, reflecting the city’s increasing reputation for outstanding pizza. Both restaurants have shown marked improvement in their rankings from the previous year, showcasing the vibrant dining culture in Las Vegas and the expertise of their chefs in serving diverse and high-quality pizza options.
Las Vegas has asserted its position in the culinary world, particularly in the realm of pizza, as two local establishments have made it to the prestigious 50 Top Pizza USA list for 2025. Pizza Rock secured the 33rd spot while Double Zero Pie & Pub ranked 43rd. This recognition highlights the city’s growing reputation for exceptional pizza.
50 Top Pizza, a highly regarded global pizza guide based in Italy, announced its annual rankings on July 1st during a ceremony at the West Edge inside Chelsea Market in New York City. This year’s list is the result of careful evaluations by inspectors through anonymous visits to pizzerias across the United States, focusing on various factors such as pie quality, service, beverages, and overall hospitality.
Pizza Rock, co-founded by Tony Gemignani, a multiple World Pizza Champion, made a significant mark by showcasing a diverse range of pizza styles including Neapolitan, Detroit, and New York. Since its establishment in fall 2013, it has become a staple of the Las Vegas pizza scene. In the 2024 rankings, Pizza Rock held the 28th position, emphasizing a consistent upward trajectory in quality and service.
Meanwhile, Double Zero, which is located in the heart of Chinatown and is celebrating its second anniversary, is led by Michael Vakneen, another acclaimed World Pizza Champion. The pizzeria is noted for its contemporary Neapolitan style, with the award citation highlighting its neighborhood-inspired offerings. The eggplant caponata pie, which features tomato sauce, fior di latte cheese, golden tomatoes, olive tapenade, and chives, has been particularly recommended.
In comparison to 2024, Pizza Rock and Double Zero have shown improvement on the national stage, moving from the 28th and 45th positions respectively to their current standings. This upward movement underscores the growth and evolution of the pizza offerings in Las Vegas.
On a global scale, Una Pizza Napoletana from New York topped the world list while Gemignani’s own Tony’s Pizza Napoletana was placed sixth worldwide. Such recognitions not only reflect the quality of pizza in these establishments but also position them as significant contenders on the international pizza scene.
The 50 Top Pizza rankings extend beyond the United States, evaluating pizzerias in regions such as Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The comprehensive approach to rankings involves surveying a wide array of pizza shops to ensure the best are celebrated, with the top 12 U.S. pizzerias expected to feature in the upcoming 100 Best Pizzerias in the World announcement scheduled for September 8th in Naples.
In addition to the rankings, the ceremony also honored L’industrie Pizzeria in New York with the Pizza of the Year award for its New Yorker Pie. This recognition among the top pizzerias is critical as it shines a light on the diversity and quality present in the contemporary pizza landscape.
Pizza Rock is located at 201 N. Third St., while Double Zero can be found at 3853 Spring Mountain Road. Both establishments serve as vital components of the Las Vegas dining experience, continuing to attract locals and tourists alike with their distinctive and high-quality pizza offerings.
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