Pizzeria Beddia in Fishtown is officially playing in the global big leagues. Italy’s 50 Top Pizza has slotted the neighborhood favorite at No. 13 on its worldwide ranking of the 100 best pizzerias, putting Joe Beddia’s ingredient-focused pies in the same conversation as powerhouse shops in New York and San Francisco. The timing is convenient, too, as the chef gears up for a London project that is set to push the restaurant’s profile even higher.
Where It Landed
The ranking, compiled by the Italy-based 50 Top Pizza network, places Pizzeria Beddia just outside the top 10, with only a handful of U.S. pizzerias finishing above it. According to Time Out, Una Pizza Napoletana in New York and Tony’s Pizza Napoletana in San Francisco were among the highest-ranking American entries on the list.
What Reviewers Liked
Judges were drawn to Beddia’s crackling, well-fermented crust, its tightly edited menu, and a natural-wine program that leans into the restaurant’s minimalist vibe, details highlighted by PHILADELPHIA.Today. Regulars also know the spot by its flashing neon green peace sign out front and the Hoagie Room, a private-dining setup that helped transform what started as a tiny takeout counter into a full-service operation.
Beddia Goes International
Owner Joe Beddia is set to take his pies abroad as a partner in Bar Etna, a North London pizza bar expected to open this spring. The Inquirer notes the project will be his first permanent restaurant outside the United States. It adds to a growing trophy case that already includes a 2025 Michelin Bib Gourmand and has helped shift Beddia’s reputation from local cult favorite to internationally recognized name.
What It Means For Philly
Industry observers say high-profile rankings like this can steer both tourists and food media toward a city’s dining scene, and Beddia’s rise is being framed as part of a broader Philadelphia food moment. Local reporting that charts his evolution from a no-frills counter spot to a Bib-awarded restaurant suggests the win is boosting both neighborhood foot traffic and the city’s overall culinary clout, according to Philadelphia Magazine.
Pizzeria Beddia now operates on a reservation system with an expanded menu, plus options like the Hoagie Room experience. Details on hours, tickets, and current offerings are available on the restaurant’s site at Pizzeria Beddia.
