Dallas' Partenope Ristorante named one of best pizzerias in the U.S.

DALLAS - Dallas pizzeria Partenope Ristorante has been ranked among the top 50 across the country, according to a report from Italian food and beverage journalists at 50 Top Pizza.

50 Top Pizza said on their website that they base their rankings off of seven elements: Pizza, service, atmosphere, wait times, wine, beer and beverages. Using these criteria, 150 hand-selected inspectors vote for different pizzerias.

The ranking was first announced late last month in New York. 

Partenope Ristorante, which is on Main Street in Downtown Dallas and is expected to open a second restaurant in Richardson this fall, finished 16th on the list, one spot higher than last year's ranking.

The restaurant is run by Dino and Megan Santonicola.

Dino was raised in Napoli and brings his knowledge and love of Neapolitan cuisine to the restaurant.

In addition to eating at the restaurant, you can also take pizza-making classes there.

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Partenope Ristorante was one of two Texas restaurants to make the list. Il Forno in San Antonio came in 24th on the list.

2023's Best 50 Pizzas in America 

1. Una Pizza Napoletana – New York
2. Razza Pizza Artigianale – Jersey City
3. Ken’s Artisan Pizza – Portland
4. Tony’s Pizza Napoletana – San Francisco
5. Pizzeria Bianco – Phoenix
6. Ribalta – New York
7. 0′ Munaciello – Miami
8. Jay’s Artisan Pizzeria – Kenmore
9. Song’ E Napule – New York
10. Kesté – New York
11. La Leggenda Pizzeria – Miami
12. Pasquale’s Pizzeria Napoletana – South Kingstown
13. Ops – Brooklyn
14. Spacca Napoli Pizzeria – Chicago
15. Fabrica Pizza – Tampa
16. Partenope Ristorante – Dallas
17. Pizza Secret – New York
18. Pizza Rock – Las Vegas
19. Pizzeria Sei – Los Angeles
20. Apizza Scholls – Portland
21. Flour House – San Luis Obispo
22. Mission Pizza Napoletana – Winston – Salem
23. Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana – Darnestown
24. Il Forno – San Antonio
25. Coals Artisan Pizza – Louisville
26. Nardò Italian Restaurant – Huntington Beach
27. Robert’s Pizza and Dough Company – Chicago
28. Bricco Coal Fired Pizza – Haddon Township
29. Nostrana – Portland
30. Craft 64 – Scottsdale
31. Spark Pizza – Redmond
32. San Matteo – Pizzeria e Cucina – New York
33. A 16 – San Francisco
34. Salsa – New York
35. Antico Pizza Napoletana – Atlanta
36. Tribute Pizza – San Diego
37. Don Antonio – New York
38. Zeneli – New Haven
39. Pizza Delicious – New Orleans
40. PizzElla – Miami Beach
41. Slice & Pie – Washington
42. Pasquale Jones – New York
43. Basil & Barley Pizzeria Napoletana – Colorado Springs
44. Pomo – Scottsdale
45. Oven & Tap – Bentonville
46. Angelina’s Pizzeria Napoletana – Irvine
47. Posto – Somerville
48. A Modo Mio – Arlington
49. Yellow Moto Pizzeria – San Francisco
50. 786 Degrees – Los Angeles