Let's give it up for the legends over at 400 Gradi, with the pizza masters once again garnering glowing praise on the world stage for their authentic Italian fare.
The 2024 edition of the Top 50 World Artisan Pizza Chains has just dropped, and it awarded 400 Gradi the eighth spot on the global list. It's the third year in a row the restaurant chain has landed in the top ten, after it placed in sixth place in both 2022 and 2023.
This incredible achievement means that 400 Gradi is officially regarded as Australia's numero uno pizza and pasta chain right now – but long-time followers and fans will hardly be surprised.
The pizzeria and pasta restaurant led by Johnny di Francesco is no stranger to global wins. It was the first Australian pizza restaurant to be certified by the Associazione Verace Pizza Napoletana (the True Neapolitan Pizza Association), winner of best pizza in the world for its classic Margherita in 2014, and winner of the 2022 Made in Italy Latter Sorrentina Award for its menu of classic Italian delicacies.
Given the fierce global competition at this annual event, the fact that 400 Gradi has once again stood out among the rest is no small feat. Since opening in 2008 on the Brunswick East end of Lygon Street, 400 Gradi has evolved into a global brand with locations spanning Victoria and South Australia, plus Dallas in the United States.
Hungry to join in the celebrations? We'll catch you at 400 Gradi of world-class 'za! You can find the full top 50 via the official 50 Top World Artisan Pizza Chains website here.
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