50 Top Pizza
, an esteemed pizza evaluation site based in Paestum, Italy, near Naples, has unveiled its 2025 Top 50 Pizza list. Known for its rigorous and anonymous inspections, 50 Top Pizza is an independent online guide that ensures unbiased evaluations by paying for meals in full. This year, Maryland proudly contributed with two pizzerias making the list:
Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana
in Gaithersburg at 21st place, and
Angeli’s
in Baltimore at 47th.
Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana (#21) climbed the ranks from its previous positions– 22nd last year, 23rd in 2023, and 25th in 2022– demonstrating its growing acclaim. Angeli’s (#47), which debuted at the 50th spot last year, was also recently honored as the
top New York-style pizza place in Maryland
by The Washington Post.
Inferno Pizzeria Napoletana, located at 12207 Darnestown Rd., has been a Gaithersburg staple for nearly a decade. The restaurant, opened by Chef Tony Conte in October 2015 following his nine-year tenure at DC’s Oval Room, is renowned for its pizza. However, regular patrons often praise the appetizers as equally enticing. Despite its popularity, securing a table can be challenging, as eager diners often line up before opening to ensure they get a taste before the dough runs out– a frequent occurrence (video below).
Currently, Inferno operates four days a week, from Wednesday to Saturday, 5 pm to 9 pm, or until the dough is depleted. To guarantee a spot, it’s advisable to arrive early. For those preferring to enjoy their pizza at home, call-in orders are accepted earlier in the afternoon for pickup at 5 pm, though carry-out orders are limited to ensure sufficient dough for dine-in customers.
Angeli’s journey began in 1986 in New Orleans, Louisiana, before relocating to Baltimore. Described on its website as a small eatery in a vibrant neighborhood, Angeli’s aims to serve delicious, freshly cooked food daily. Over the years, it cultivated a family-friendly atmosphere, which helped the franchise expand throughout New Orleans. However, the devastation of Hurricane Katrina forced its closure. The family longed to revive Angeli’s, and the opportunity arose in Baltimore’s Little Italy, allowing them to rekindle their culinary passion in a neighborhood as vibrant and colorful as the one they originally fell in love with.
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