Calgary restaurant named as one of the world's top pizzerias | Daily Hive

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A Calgary restaurant has just been named one of the best pizzerias in the world – the only Canadian spot to make the list.

Independent guide 50 Top Pizza has revealed its ranking of the world’s top 100 pizzerias. For 2026, Calgary’s very own Pizza Culture came in at number 80, one spot above last year’s placement.

Each of the pizzerias on 50 Top Pizza’s list is reviewed anonymously by critics, based on factors such as the quality of the products, the creativity, the drinks menu, the service and the atmosphere, which ultimately informs the annual guide.

Pizza Culture, which opened in 2020 by Jeremy Hube, serves up a taste of Neapolitan pizza from its location on Edmonton Trail.

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Its dough, which is crafted using Double Zero flour imported from Italy, isn’t refrigerated. Instead, it’s naturally leavened, using a sourdough starter that has been continuously refreshed for a decade, Hube told Dished.

Authentic ingredients are also crucial, with as many sourced from Europe as possible, such as tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella, and olive oil.

One of Pizza Culture’s most important Italian imports is its impressive oven. Built by a third-generation oven builder in Naples, the Stefano Ferrara creation is at the heart of the operation.

The oven, which is fired with cherry and apple wood from the Okanagan, reaches a staggering 900°F, cooking its pies within 90 seconds.

We love to see a Calgary restaurant getting some well-deserved recognition on the global stage.