Crosta, a mano included in the 50 Top Pizzas of 2025

They've done it again!

Two local pizzerias, Crosta Pizzeria and a mano, are recognized in the prestigious 50 Top Pizza World 2025 list.

Crosta Pizzeria, with branches in Makati and San Juan, and an upcoming store in Molito Lifestyle Center, ranked 28th. 

It's known for its sourdough-style round pizzas and its Detroit and Sicilian styles, featuring a puffy and crunchy crumb. Crosta also offers vegan options.

The award-giving body said that the pizza store creates a "unique place" for every pizza lover. It also offers "high-quality creations at affordable prices."

"The doughs are varied and all exquisitely crafted. The toppings range from the simple and traditional to the more complex," it wrote.

Meanwhile, a mano placed 49th this year. It offers classic and contemporary Italian cuisine and has stores in Bonifacio Global City, Rockwell, and Gateway Mall 2.

a mano cooks its pizzas in a Valoriani, an Italian commercial gas-fired oven certified by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana. The organization said that the pizza with raspadura and the classic margherita are must-tries, as well as spaghetti carbonara and tagliatelle with Bolognese ragù. 

Italy's I Masanielli – Francesco Martucci and USA's Una Pizza Napoletana secured the top spot, followed by Japan's The Pizza Bar On 38th. In third place was Brazil's Leggera Pizza Napoletana, while Italy's Confine and Diego Vitagliano Pizzeria tied at fourth. England's Napoli on the Road rounded out the top five.

In 2024, Crosta bagged the 12th spot while a mano was at 70th. They were also recognized in the 50 Top Pizza Asia-Pacific in March of that year, placing second and 12th, respectively.

Organized by the 50 Italy Group, 50 Top Pizza recognizes pizzerias locally (Italy, Europe, the US, and Asia-Pacific) and globally.

The 50 Top Pizza World list ranks entries 100 to 1, with the ranking "extrapolated from individual rankings that are divided into geographical areas."

It considers not only the restaurant's pizza offerings but also its service, environment, waiting time, wine, beer, and other beverages.