A small London pizza chain has beaten the Italians at their own game after being officially crowned the best in the world.
Napoli on the Road, which has restaurants in Chiswick, Richmond and Soho, became the first British entrant to take the top spot at the prestigious 50 Top Pizza awards.
Its founder and chef Michele Pascarella, 34, was left stunned when the result was announced at the Teatro Mercadante in Naples, the birthplace of pizza.
‘It’s so crazy I don’t know what to say,’ he said.
‘I’m in shock. I probably need to have a few drinks and a sit down to process
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