Partenope Ristorante in Dallas ranked No. 18 on the 50 Top Pizza USA 2026 list released this week, marking its sixth consecutive appearance among the nation’s best pizzerias.
The Naples-style pizzeria, with locations in downtown Dallas and Richardson, is the only Texas restaurant on the annual ranking compiled by the Italy-based 50 Top Pizza organization. It also received the “Made in Italy 2026 – Salumi Coati Award” for its commitment to authentic Italian culinary traditions.
Partenope Ristorante opened in downtown Dallas in 2019 in the historic Titche-Goettinger Building at 1903 Main St. Founded by Naples-born pizzaiolo Dino Santonicola and his wife Megan, the restaurant emphasizes traditional Neapolitan pizza made with a custom oven imported from Naples. A second location operates at 110 S. Greenville Ave. in Richardson.
Reviewers with 50 Top Pizza praised its dough as “traditional Neapolitan, soft and melt-in-your-mouth, with precise cooking techniques,” noting it as the top reference for Neapolitan-style pizza in North Texas.
Dino Santonicola said in a social media post: “To receive this recognition from such a respected organization is incredibly humbling. Every dish we serve is rooted in tradition, passion, quality ingredients, and the spirit of Naples that inspires everything we do.”
The pizzeria has maintained strong placements on the list in prior years, consistently ranking in the top 20. It remains the only Texas entry for 2026.
Other Top Dallas-Area Pizzerias
Several other Dallas-area spots earned recognition in local and national guides in 2026. Motor City Pizza in Lewisville ranked as the “Best Pizza in Texas” for the second year in a row according to 5 Reasons to Visit. It also placed in the top 6 for best pizza in Dallas per D Magazine.
D Magazine’s May 2026 guide to the best pizza in Dallas highlighted several standouts alongside Partenope, including Zoli’s NY Pizza, known for New York-style pies, and Baonecci Restaurant for its Italian offerings.
Cane Rosso has received prior national attention, including a No. 17 ranking on a Pizza Today list of the country’s best pizzerias.
The 50 Top Pizza USA 2026 list was led by Una Pizza Napoletana in New York at No. 1, followed by ties at No. 2 for Pizzeria Sei in Los Angeles and Tony’s Pizza Napoletana in San Francisco. Razza in Jersey City took third.
