Pizzeria Don Antonio, credited for ushering authentic, Neapolitan pizza stateside, has placed 7th in this year’s highly anticipated 50 Top Pizza USA Guide. The announcement was made yesterday (June 25th) at West Edge within Chelsea Market, during a widely attended ceremony hosted by Scott Weiner and broadcast live on the network’s social media channels.
In addition, Don Antonoio’s decorated pizzaiola Giorgia Caporuscio was presented with the specialty Ferrarelle Award – Pizza Maker of the Year 2024. As one of the few recognized women pizza makers both in her native Italy and adopted home of New York, the award builds upon Giorgia’s growing list of accolades, which include first place in the World Championships Classic Pizza Category out of a staggering 500 competitors.
Along with safeguarding Neapolitan pizza tradition, Giorgia also hopes to encourage other women to join the field. As the Ambassador of “Women in Pizza”, a movement that empowers women in the pizza industry, the significance of this milestone for both Giorgia and the industry worldwide, cannot be understated.
Don Antonio descends from Naples oldest pizzeria, Starita a Materdei, inaugurated in 1901 by Starita’s family. Giorgia first studied under her father Roberto Caporuscio and his mentor, maestro Antonio Starita before embarking on lengthy and intensive internships around Italy. She recently assumed ownership from the pair who together opened Don Antonio NYC in 2012. Today, the pizzeria reigns as a bastion of Neapolitan tradition – and has become a beloved destination in Manhattan.
Don Antonio is located at 309 W 50th St, New York, NY 10019.
Website: donantoniopizza.com
Phone: (646) 719-1615
Instagram: @donantonionewyork | @giorgia_caporuscio
Hours: Mon-Sun, 11:30 am – 9:45 pm
