Overview
- The countdown announcement was presented by Spanish TV journalist Verónica Zumalacárregui at the trade show in London.
- Big Mamma Group placed second, with Grosso Napoletano third, Bráz fourth and Luigia fifth in the global top ten.
- London-based operators Big Mamma Group, Pizza Pilgrims and Berberè all secured top‑ten positions in the 2025 guide.
- Manchester features prominently, with Da Michele on King Street, Pizza Pilgrims’ new Deansgate site, Big Mamma’s Circolo Popolare opening this summer and Rudy’s ranked 23rd.
- Da Michele, founded in Naples in 1870, now exceeds 70 locations worldwide, including two in London and one in Manchester, as curators hailed a 'revolution' pairing craftsmanship with strong business organization.