Florida grabs five spots in Yelp's annual Top 100 places to savor a slice of pizza

Mark H. Bickel, Fort Myers News-Press
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Yelp's annual Top 100 pizza spots for 2023 includes five places in Florida.
Yelp's annual Top 100 pizza spots for 2023 includes five places in Florida.

Pizza is not exactly a Florida thing. More like key lime pie or shrimp tacos or sipping exotic tropical cocktails on the beach while watching the sunset.

There is good news for pizza lovers living in the Sunshine State. The popular restaurant app, Yelp, recently announced its Top 100 pizza spots for 2023. Florida grabbed five of the coveted positions on the list including two in the Top-10.

Yelp is a popular online directory for discovering local businesses ranging from bars, restaurants, and cafes to hairdressers, spas, and gas stations. Yelp has a strong social aspect and encourages its users to leave written reviews, star ratings, and photos of their experience with each business they visit. This is how Yelp's "best" lists come together.

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Yelp's top two pizza spots in Florida

Topping the list in the Sunshine State is Acqua e Farina by Ciro Esposito in Miami, coming in at No. 7 overall in the Top 100.

ACCORDING TO YELP:

This Italian-owned food truck is beloved by locals for its casual atmosphere and handcrafted pies. Don’t let the small menu dissuade you – there are plenty of tasty offerings to satisfy your pizza cravings. Yelpers recommend sitting under the twinkle lights at the nearby bistro tables, so you can eat your pizza straight out of the oven.

What they’re known for: Wood-fired, Napolean-style pizzas, and freshly made Italian desserts.

Also making the Top-10 and also located in Miami is No. 10 overall, Napoli 1800 Cucina and Pizzeria.

ACCORDING TO YELP:

This Miami pizzeria is a must visit! Napoli 1800 boasts an authentic Italian menu with a large selection of “rosa” (red) and “bianche” (white) pizzas, along with classic pasta dishes and desserts. Menu favorites include the “Capricossa Pizza,” topped with artichokes, mushrooms, ham, and black olives. If you’re craving pizza crust, but in sandwich form, enjoy one of their “Panouzzi” offerings.

What they’re known for: Neapolitan-style pizza, and an extensive wine and beer list, featuring many Italian favorites.

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Best of the rest pizza places in Florida

21. Mangia & Bevi Pizzeria, Cocoa Beach

23. First Love Brewing, Fernandina Beach

93. Bella Amici Pizzeria & Restaurante, Boca Raton

Many restaurants have gone gourmet with their pizza.
Many restaurants have gone gourmet with their pizza.

Who is No. 1 in the U.S.?

Yelp says the very best pizza spot is Sapori Di 786 Degrees in Pasadena, California.

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ACCORDING TO YELP

This Pasadena pizzeria takes the number one slot on our Top Pizza Spots list. Locals have lots of love for this highly acclaimed restaurant, and the mastermind behind these masterful pies – self-taught chef Ali Haider. Each pizza is internationally inspired – representing a different country, and the ingredients that make those cultures unique. Yelpers rave about the “Bombay Tikka Masala,” featuring classic Indian spices, and the “El Chapo,” topped with chorizo, cilantro, and other Mexican-influenced flavors. Sapori Di 786 Degrees offers an extensive selection of vegan pies, as well as the option to add a gluten-free crust to any pizza.

What they’re known for: Gourmet, Neapolitan-style pizzas, inspired by flavors from around the world

This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Yelp's top 100 pizza places for 2023 include five in Florida