NJ’s Razza Pizza Named One of the Best on Earth Again

What makes one pizza place better than another pizza place?

That's definitely a personal question, right? What I may like about pizza, you may not like, and what I think is good pizza, you may think is awful.

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But when a pizzeria gets a ranking as one of the best pizza spots in the entire world, that probably helps guide the road to amazing pizza.

Why Jersey Has Some of the Best Pizza in America

Jersey is home to the best pizza in the Country, hands down. With places like Pacidough, Marathon, Brooklyn Square, and Capone's all taking home the award for amazing pies, at least in my opinion.

Did You Know One NJ Pizza Shop Ranks Among the World’s Best?

Locals reveal NJ's most underrated pizza places; places that may not be known for pizza but make a good slice Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash

But did you know there's a pizza place in Jersey that has, for the past three years, ranked as one of the best pizza shops on the entire planet?

It makes sense, Jersey's food is amazing, and our pizza should be loved across the globe.

Meet Dan Richer, NJ’s Pizza Mastermind

Dan Richer is a six-time James Beard Award nominee, and the author of the Joy of Pizza, think the Joy of Cooking, but just for pizzas.

He is also the owner and proprietor of one of the best pizza shops not just in Jersey, but in the entire world.

Razza Pizza: Ranked Top 25 Pizza Place in the World

According to APP, Razza Pizza in Jersey City just ranked as the 22nd best pizza place on the entire planet, amazing!

What Makes Razza Pizza So Special?

Well, for starters, Razza keeps it fresh with a crazy seasonal menu. For example, they have a Pumpkin Pie they do in the winter.

It may seem weird, but the flavors all work together really well.

Who Decides the Best Pizza Shops on Earth?

612 food experts from over 60 countries participated in the rankings of this year's best pizza places on the planet, according to APP, and if you're curious about the number 1 pizza place in the world for 2025, you'll have to travel to the birthplace of pizza: Italy.

Francesco Martucci took the number one spot with his restaurant I Masanielli, in Caserta, Italy.

Here's a taste of the NJ pizza joints Dave Portnoy has reviewed

Dave Portnoy, commonly known as El Presidente, is the founder of Barstool Sports. Somewhere along the way, he decided to start reviewing local pizzerias, and the concept took off. This isn't the entire list, but it's a small sample to get you started.

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