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The World’s 100 Best Pizzerias

Pizzeria da Ciro

Kyoto, Japan

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PIZZERIAS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 15 2026
Pizzeria da Ciro

Small Neapolitan pizzeria near Ginkaku-ji in Kyoto, run by a pizza chef trained in Naples. The dough is light, and the imported Italian ingredients include buffalo mozzarella from Caserta.

Highlights

  • Margherita and Bismarck
  • Light, chewy Neapolitan crust
  • Large wood-fired oven

Good to know

  • One order per person policy
  • Busy in the evening, reservations advised
  • Takeaway available alongside dine-in

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