New Orleans pizzeria named Top 50 in U.S.

NEW ORLEANS — For the second year in a row, Pizza Delicious was named one of the top 50 pizzas in the United States.

The New Orleans pizzeria moved up one spot to No. 38 this year. 50 Top Pizza, an Italian media company, put together the list. They held their annual rankings of the U.S. best pizzerias on Tuesday night in New York City's Chelsea Market.

"The Pizza D crew is incredible. Our management team of Madison, Betsy, Jill and Sarah work so hard and are so good at what they do. We are so proud of and humbled by our staff, many of whom have worked with us for years," Pizza Delicious said in an Instagram post. 

Pizza Delicious started as a pop-up over 14 years ago, and the brick-and-mortar is in its 12th year.

Here is what 50 Top Pizza said about Pizza Delicious: 

The queen of the menu, comfort food for loyal customers, is the legendary "Pepperoni" with spicy salami, also available in a combo with other flavors. The thin and crispy crust is topped with various toppings and well-cooked. The menu also includes many tasty dishes of fresh pasta, rich salads, and typical and excellent cookies. The restaurant, created by Mike and Greg, college friends and pizza enthusiasts, maintains a youthful style thanks to the food proposal that combines Italian flavors with the local mood. In addition, a small and easy selection of wines, beers, and soft drinks is available. In line with the project, there is also a delivery service by bicycle.

Here's the complete list:

1. Una Pizza Napoletana, New York
2. Tony’s Pizza Napoletana, San Francisco
3. Pizzeria Beddia, Philadelphia
4. Ribalta, New York
5. Ken’s Artisan Pizza, Portland
6. Jay’s Artisan Pizza, Kenmore
7. Don Antonio, New York
8. Pizzeria Sei, Los Angeles
9. La Leggenda, Miami
10. Robert’s, Chicago
11. ‘O Munaciello, Miami
12. Partenope Ristorante, Dallas
13. Razza Pizza Artigianale, Jersey City
14. Pasquale’s, South Kingstown
15. Song’ E Napule, New York
16. Kesté, New York
17. Ops, New York
18. Fabrica Pizza, Tampa
19. Pizza Secret, New York
20. Flour House, San Luis Obispo
21. Mission Pizza Napoletana, Winston-Salem
22. Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana, Darnestown
23. Spacca Napoli Pizzeria, Chicago
24. Il Forno, San Antonio
25. Coals Artisan Pizza, Louisville
26. Nardò, Huntington Beach
27. GRANA, Portland
28. Pizza Rock, Las Vegas
29. Bricco Coal Fired Pizza, Haddon Township
30. Nostrana, Portland
31. Valentina’s, Madison
32. Craft 64, Scottsdale
33. Spark Pizza, Redmond
34. Salsa, New York
35. Antico Pizza Napoletana, Atlanta
36. Tribute Pizza, San Diego
37. Zeneli, New Haven
38. Pizza Delicious, New Orleans
39. Pasquale Jones, New York
40. Pomo, Scottsdale
41. Posto, Somerville
42. Truly Pizza, Dana Point
43. Pizza Baby, Charlotte
44. Pizzeria Florian, East Aurora
45. DØUBLE ZERØ PIE & PUB, Las Vegas
46. Penelope Pizza, Tucson
47. Coda di Volpe, Chicago
48. Si Cara, Cambridge
49. Marco’s Coal Fired, Denver
50. San Matteo, New York

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