Take a pizza tour of the world at these 10 Foodmarks

Taste the world’s best slices, from omakase pizza in Tokyo to a Naples institution
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Written by Rachel Pelz for Time Out, in partnership with Coca-Cola
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In the way that historical landmarks can help you see the world, Foodmarks can help you chart a path through the most iconic food experiences all over the globe. These Foodmarks—each offering an iconic pizza worth traveling for—serve up everything from an authentic pie in Naples, the birthplace of the famous food, to pizza topped with Wagyu beef, cheddar cheese and ketchup in an all-day cafe in Bangkok. Like all Foodmarks, these pizzerias are so much more than their wood-fired ovens and Vesuvian tomatoes. Each one is the location of a Recipe for Magic, which is the combination of a delicious meal, an unforgettable moment of connection with family or friends and an ice-cold Coca-Cola.

If you’re ready to take a pizza tour around the world, these Foodmarks can help you get started on your cheesy journey. Taste award-winning pies in Europe (including one that was actually named “Best in the World”), one-of-a-kind pizzas dusted with masala in Mumbai and the most iconic New York City slice on the street in Greenwich Village. When paired with an ice-cold Coca-Cola, the pies at these 10 pizza Foodmarks will help you find your new favorite slice.

Pizza by the Bay

Mumbai, India

In a cozy spot along the water, this Italian restaurant serves up pies topped with tandoori paneer and chicken tikka masala alongside mainstays like pepperoni and sausage. (You can’t miss the location: it’s like an art deco diner that’s been transported to the edge of the Arabian Sea.) They’ve served over two million charcoal-fired pizzas, and you and your fellow pizza explorers can join their growing ranks. Bring your pals and split a masala-spiced pie, a “meal ultimo”—that’s bacon, sausage and spicy salami—and an ice-cold Coke to create a moment that celebrates the way pizza brings people together. Pizza by the Bay’s Recipe for Magic: Shared adventures. Spiced slices. Ice cold Coca-Cola.

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Bangkok, Thailand

This colorful all-day cafe has a neon vibe that’s designed for photoshoots with your friends while you wait for your pizza. Go for a classic pie with tomatoes, mozzarella, olive oil and basil, or try one topped like a burger with Wagyu beef, cheddar cheese, tomato, lettuce, ketchup, mayo and pickles. They might be most famous for their white pies, which come topped with smoked salmon and sour cream or carbonara-style with bacon, eggs and guanciale. Play a vintage arcade game or pose in front of the 90s-themed art while you sip a Coke to recreate that nostalgic moment of enjoying an after-school snack with your BFFs. The Recipe for Magic? 90s vibes. Burger pizzas. Ice-cold Coca-Cola.

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Leggera Pizza Napoletana

São Paulo, Brazil

These pizzas, which were named the best in South America, are baked in a wood-fired oven and made with tomatoes and flour straight from the Mount Vesuvius region of Campania, Italy. The pizzeria has been certified by AVPN—the Naples-based institution that attests to a pie’s authentic heritage—so you know you’re getting a true taste of Italy in the heart of São Paulo. This is the place to order the classics: a margherita pie is the move here, or the capricciosa topped with Puglia artichokes, mozzarella, ham and mushrooms. This Recipe for Magic offers total authenticity to inspire heart-to-hearts with your family. Authentic conversations. Authentic ingredients. Ice-cold Coca-Cola.

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Diego Vitagliano

Naples, Italy

You can’t go on a pizza tour of the world without a stop in Naples, where pizza was first invented. Originally created as an affordable, simple street food in the 1700s, Italian immigrants brought their recipes to America, where pizza as we know it became an international sensation. Get a taste of over 300 years of history at Diego Vitagliano, where they’re cooking up pies that have been named the Best Pizza in the World. Order the tasting menu, where they’ll sweep you and your pizza-hunting crew off your feet as you make your way through seven courses and a refreshing round of Cokes. Diego Vitagliano’s Recipe for Magic: World’s best friends. World’s best pizza. Ice-cold Coca-Cola.

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The Pizza Bar

Tokyo, Japan

This pizza, which is frequently feted as the best in Asia, is served omakase style at the tiny eight-seat counter, so make sure to score a reservation ASAP. Once you’re in, you’ll get to try a rotating menu of the very freshest slices, all dreamt up by the chef based on what’s in season. Expect an airy, crispy crust, blistered tomatoes from the brick oven and even a slice of “pizza dolce,” a traditional Italian cheesecake made with lemon and ricotta. The intimate setting makes it ideal for a memorable moment for two: omakase pizza and an ice-cold Coke in Tokyo is an anniversary dinner you’ll never forget. This omakase bar’s Recipe for Magic: Endless love. Endless slices. Ice-cold Coca-Cola.

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Joe's Pizza

New York, USA

There are a lot of “Joe’s Pizzas” in NYC, but the very best one is at the corner of Carmine and Bleecker in the Village. This is the ultimate NYC slice joint, serving up floppy, foldable slices with gooey cheese that are best washed down with a Coke while you stand on the sidewalk. Joe’s keeps it old school, with a focus on excellent ingredients and an unwavering commitment to New York’s long tradition of world-famous pies. Just don’t expect a lot of service! Sidle up to the counter with your friends before a night out, plunk down your cash and head out to the street for some people-watching with your pals. Joe’s one-of-a-kind Recipe for Magic: The ultimate night. The ultimate slice. Ice cold Coca Cola.

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Sartoria Panatieri

Barcelona, Spain

This Spanish restaurant has taken the crown for the very best pizza in all of Europe (save Italy, naturally!). Their wood-fired pizzas have fine dining touches, like the dots of basil hollandaise atop crispy crusts layered with mozzarella and burst cherry tomatoes. They’re committed to supporting local farms, so order a pie with seasonal greens or roasted veggies to taste the freshest local foods the region has to offer. This is the perfect spot to create family memories over a meal and a Coke, since the pizzas are the ideal combination of familiar and elevated. The best pizza in Europe’s Recipe for Magic: Fun for the family. Food from the land. Ice-cold Coca-Cola.

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Bartoli's

Chicago, USA

Deep-dish pizza might not necessarily be in the classic Italian tradition, but it is one of the best (and most famous) foods in the USA. Deep dish is in a class of its own, and its crispy, buttery crust, pillowy dough and pile of toppings make Chicago a pizza destination. The chef and owner of Bartoli’s is a third-generation pizzaiolo whose grandfather, the son of Italian immigrants, opened an Italian restaurant in Chicago many years ago. Bring your extended family to come together over these pizzas and make a Recipe for Magic of your own. Deep convos. Deep dish. Ice-cold Coca-Cola.

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Pizzeria Pellone

London, England

This Battersea pizzeria is run by the grandson of an Italian pizzaiolo; after traveling the world, he opened the first Pellone location outside of Naples. They specialize in classic pies made with high-quality ingredients and authentic preparations, which they dress up with gourmet toppings like Vesuvian plum tomatoes, pistachio pesto, fior di latte mozzarella, guincale and more. It’s a casual spot that’s ideal for bringing a big group of friends, so you can kick back with Cokes and a few pies to share across the table. The Pellones’ Recipe for Magic? Group hang. Gourmet slices. Ice-cold Coca Cola.

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Beagles Pizza

Airlie Beach, Australia

BBQ chicken pizza is an Aussie fave, served with a BBQ sauce base instead of tomato sauce, then piled with mozz, chicken, peppers and sometimes a sweet kick of pineapple. At Beagles, you can get a taste for yourself on a deep pan pizza that’s hearty enough to hold all those toppings. Bring the whole fam and grab the family deal—which comes with garlic bread and a big bottle of refreshing Coke—for a takeaway. You’re just a few steps from the beach, so you can create a memorable moment by digging your feet into the sand while you watch the sunset after a day of fun. The Beagles Pizza Recipe for Magic: Beach sunsets. Sweet BBQ. Ice-cold Coca-Cola.

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