Pasquale’s in Wakefield is on the 50 Best Pizza list at 14 Best in the US

VaselineJuly 3, 2024

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Pasquale’s in Wakefield is on the 50 Best Pizza list at 14 Best in the US

Pasquale did it again. The South Kingstown chef and his pizzeria made the prestigious 2024 50 Top Pizzas in the United States list for the third year in a row.

Pasquale’s Pizzeria Napoletana in Wakefield is in the top 15, coming in at number 14 on the list which was released last week by international organization 50 Top Pizza.

Pizzaiolo (pizza maker) Pasquale Illiano opened his pizzeria in 2015. The accomplished pizzaiolo not only has VPN certification from the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana, which is not easy to obtain, but is also on the board of the association. Illiano said he respects 50 Top Pizza, which he described as an organization of journalists and culinary inspectors from Italy and around the world.

The Italian organization 50 Top Pizza describes itself as “the most influential guide in the world of pizza”. They have over 1,000 anonymous reviewers from around the world that help with the ranking. They launched the first list in 2018. They consider criteria such as the quality of pizza dough and topping ingredients, as well as customer service and wine and beer lists.

Two other Rhode Island restaurants made the unranked list for offering “excellent” pizza.

Here’s what they had to say about Pasquale’s: “A charming, cozy restaurant with a family atmosphere that will make you feel right at home. Among the appetizers, some well-made dishes stand out, including paccheri alla Genovese, a classic Neapolitan recipe made. with boiled meat and onion.

“The pizza is offered in three different types: the Neapolitan classic, certified by the AVPN association that protects the brand, New York Style, and Grandma Pizza, a thin, rectangular pizza style attributed to Long Island. The ingredients for the pizza toppings are excellent, just like the types of dough Marinara Flegrea is a must for the Neapolitan dough that manages to enhance this type of pizza.

“The drinks menu is of a high quality with an interesting selection of wines and beers. Prices are slightly higher than the city average, but absolutely worth it given the quality. Efficient service.”

Only three other New England restaurants made the list. Zeneli of New Haven, no. 37, and Posto of Somerville, Massachusetts, no. 41, were also on the list last year. New this year is Si Cara in Cambridge, no. 48, from Chef Michael Lombardi.

The top 5 for the US are Una Pizza Napoletana, NYC; Tony’s Neapolitan Pizza, San Francisco; Beddia Pizzeria, Philadelphia; Ribalta, NYC; and Ken’s Artisan Pizza, Portland, Oregon.

A second category from the organization, “50 Top Pizza USA 2024 – Excellent Pizzeria” named two Rhode Island restaurants, Al Forno in Providence and Mother Pizzeria in Newport. They are not numbered, but listed alphabetically.

Of Al Forno, they wrote: “The pizzas on the menu are few but worth a try, especially the Margherita, which is truly excellent with the perfect blend of tomatoes and mozzarella. The dough is well leavened and the cooking of all pizzas is always very good. accurate.” They also say diners find “Friendly and family-friendly service, pizza prices a bit higher than city average, but definitely worth it.”

Of Mother Pizzeria, they wrote: “A blend of New York style meets Neapolitan style, but with a special focus on quality flours and ingredients.”

They also cite “the round pizzas sliced with fresh and seasonal ingredients, and the dough as the instrument stated in the name of the restaurant by Kevin O’Donnell, the chef at Giusto who opened this place with the intention of offering popular and healthy food. Meticulous attention. in preparation, long fermentations and professional, attentive and knowledgeable service make this restaurant an absolute reference for lovers of high-quality artisanal pizza.”

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