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Partenope Ristorante in Dallas has once again proved itself as one of the best pizzerias in the country by reappearing on 50 Top Pizza’s list of the Top 50 Pizzerias in the United States.
50 Top Pizza, a publication based in Italy – so you know it’s legit – has made a name for itself as an authoritative voice on the best pizza across the globe. Each year, the publication ranks pizza joints both nationally and internationally. Recently, 50 Top Pizza released its 2025 edition of the Top 50 Pizzerias in the United States, including Dallas’ own Partenope Ristorante as No. 17.
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This is not the first rodeo for Partenope, but rather marks the fourth time that the husband-and-wife-owned Dallas pizzeria has made the cut. This year, Partenope Ristorante, was one of only two Texas pizzerias to make the list; the other, Il Forno in San Antonio, was ranked No. 22.
Set within the landmark Tiche-Goettinger Building at 1903 Main Street in the heart of Downtown Dallas, Partenope Ristorante is the culinary venture of chef Dino Santonicola and his wife, Megan. Named after the ancient moniker for Naples—Santonicola’s hometown—the restaurant has carved out a reputation as a go-to destination for authentic, certified Verace Pizza Napoletana.
Partenope Ristorante
Here’s what the publication had to say about Partenope Ristorante:
“The dough, well leavened and digestible, gives a soft base and a slightly marked crust with balanced and flavorful toppings. Among the most appreciated pizzas are the Gennarino, the Napoli Centrale, and the classic Margherita, but also worth trying is the Montanara, fried and then baked.”
Partenope Ristorante’s Downtown Dallas location is situated at 1903 Main St., Dallas, Texas 75201. The restaurant has a second location in Richardson, Texas at 110 S Greenville Ave, Richardson, Texas 75081. Its restaurants are open Monday through Saturday from 11 am – 10 pm; and on Sundays from 11 am – 4 pm.