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Best pizza in Europe comes from Vienna

The excellent Pizza Marinara in Vienna(Bild: Via Toledo)

The best pizza in Europe this year does not come from Italy, as expected, but actually from Vienna. Owner and pizza chef Francesco Calòs can be proud of his special interpretation of the classic marinara on the winner's podium. His business "Via Toledo Enopizzeria" in the eighth district was also named Austria's best pizzeria.

As part of the "Top 50 Pizza in Europe", Vienna can be proud of its winning position this year. For his "Nero di Marinara" creation, Francesco Calòs uses only oregano from his local mountains, garlic from Voghiera and - a unique feature on a marinara - fillets of Datterino tomato, which are fried in the pan. Only then do they end up on the popular pizza.

The Via Toledo Enopizzeria pizzeria in Laudongasse(Bild: Via Toledo)

"A mix of tradition and modernity"
"This pizza is a mix of tradition and modernity, so to speak. We've had it on the menu for six months - and it's been sensationally well received," enthuses the owner about his creation.

Francesco Calò(Bild: Via Toledo)

"Best pizzeria in Austria"
Since opening, the "Via Toledo Enopizzeria" in general and Francesco Calò as a pizza chef in particular have regularly received top-class awards in recent years. This year, he was also awarded the title of "Best Pizzeria in Austria". In 2023, he made it to 4th place in the Top 50 Pizza in Europe. This year, it finally reached the winner's podium. Italy itself, of course, has its own ranking.