The 2026 World Champion pizza — Chef Mirko D'Agata of NO.900's Beaches location beat 750 global competitors at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas to claim the world title. The Neapolitan pizza here is made with 00 flour, San Marzano tomatoes, and wood-fired at 485°C in a purpose-built Neapolitan oven. The most decorated pizza in Canada.
Neighbourhood: The Beach / East End · Address: 900 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1J3 (Beaches) | also: The Well, Danforth · Hours: Mon–Thu 11:30am–10pm | Fri–Sat 11:30am–11pm | Sun 11:30am–10pm
Why Visit
NO.900 in the Beaches is home to Canada's most internationally acclaimed Neapolitan pizza, crafted by a world champion chef. If you want to see what makes a margherita truly world-beating, this is the spot.
What Makes It Unique
This is the only Toronto pizzeria with a World Champion title from the International Pizza Expo, earned by Chef Mirko D'Agata. Their dough, flour, and technique mimic strict Neapolitan standards, and the custom-built oven hits traditional temps most local competitors can’t match. It’s as close as you’ll get to a Naples pie without a plane ticket.
Pizzéria NO.900 became international news in early 2026 when Chef Mirko D'Agata — working out of the Beaches location on Queen Street East — won the International Pizza Expo World Championship in Las Vegas, defeating 750 competitors from pizza-making nations across the globe. The win followed his 2025 title as Napoletana STG World Champion, and the two-championship run placed NO.900 at number 42 on the 50 Top Pizza global rankings. For a Canadian pizza restaurant, this is unprecedented recognition.
The pizza itself is Neapolitan in the authentic tradition: 00 flour dough fermented for 24–72 hours, San Marzano DOP tomatoes, fior di latte from Campania, and wood-firing at 485°C in a Neapolitan pizza oven that chars the crust in 60–90 seconds. The result is the leopard-spotted blistered cornicione — the charred spots on the crust edge — that is the visual signature of a properly made Neapolitan pie, with a base that is cooked through without being stiff and a centre that maintains the slight moisture necessary in the Neapolitan style. D'Agata's margherita is the defining order: simple enough to expose every weakness in the technique and complex enough, when made correctly, to make everything else on a pizza menu feel redundant.
The Beaches location is the original and where D'Agata primarily works. Additional locations at The Well and on the Danforth serve the same menu with the same sourcing. All locations take reservations for dinner and are typically easier to book mid-week. The Beaches restaurant on weekends requires advance planning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Pizzéria NO.900 win the World Pizza Championship?
Yes — Chef Mirko D'Agata of Pizzéria NO.900's Beaches location won the 2026 World Pizza Championship at the International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas, defeating 750 competitors. He had also won the 2025 Napoletana STG World Champion title. NO.900 is ranked in the 50 Top Pizza global list — the most decorated pizza restaurant in Canada.
What style of pizza does NO.900 make?
NO.900 makes authentic Neapolitan pizza: 00 flour dough fermented 24–72 hours, San Marzano DOP tomatoes, fior di latte di Campania, and wood-fired at 485°C in a Neapolitan oven. The result has the characteristic blistered leopard-print crust (cornicione) of proper Napoletana pizza, with a soft, slightly moist centre. The margherita is the defining order.
Where are Pizzéria NO.900 locations in Toronto?
Pizzéria NO.900 has three Toronto locations: the original on Queen Street East in The Beach (900 Queen St E), a location at The Well (social/mixed-use complex in King West), and a Danforth location. The Beaches restaurant is where Chef D'Agata primarily works and is the flagship. All locations serve the same menu.
What should I order at Pizzéria NO.900?
Order the margherita on your first visit — it is the world championship dish and the clearest demonstration of the kitchen's technique. The 'nduja pizza (Calabrian spiced pork sausage) is the top choice for people who want something beyond the classic. The tiramisu is worth finishing with. Reservations are recommended for weekend dinners at the Beaches location.