The Best Pizzerias in Brazil

11 of the 100 pizzerias in The World’s 100 Best Pizzerias 2026 are in Brazil. The highest placed is Pizzaria Patagônica in Chapecó, at number 17 in the world. Pizzaria São Paulo in Ubatuba (number 22) and Otto e Mezzo Pizza Verace in Bento Gonçalves (number 23) follow.

Pizzerias in Ubatuba

Three pizzerias in Ubatuba serve long-fermented dough. Pizzaria São Paulo sits in the historic center and has been open since 2000, and diners there dip the crusts into olive oils from several countries. Paulinho Restaurante e Pizzaria is known for its light dough and well-filled pizzas, including temaki and filet mignon flavours. Semolino Pizzaria e Sapori stands on Lázaro beach, run by an Italian owner and pizzaiolo, with a thin, crisp crust.

Southern Brazil

Pizzaria Patagônica in Chapecó is a Neapolitan-style pizzeria with dough fermented for a long time and Italian-style toppings. Otto e Mezzo Pizza Verace in Bento Gonçalves has a retro Italian basement dining room and a self-service drinks system. La Bella Donna Pizzeria in São José, Greater Florianópolis, offers delivery alongside a small dining room. Pizzaria Don Diovani in Penha, Santa Catarina, has indoor and outdoor tables. Pontocom Pizza in Balneário Camboriú is an all-you-can-eat pizzeria with savory and sweet flavors. Farina Pizzaria Artesanal in Santa Felicidade, Curitiba, orders at the counter and serves draft beer.

São Paulo state

Port'Alba in São Roque sits on the wine route and is run by Chef Sudário, serving thin, long-fermented pizzas with tomato sauce. Castelões Cantina & Pizzaria in São Paulo's Brás neighbourhood has been open for a century and serves thin pizzas in a plain, dated room. Its Castelões pizza is topped with house calabrese sausage.