RI Is Home To One Of The Best Pizzerias In The US, Food Writers Say

A Rhode Island pizza place is getting national attention from food writers who set out to find some of the best pies in America.

Pasquale’s Pizzeria Napoletana in South Kingstown is among the standout pizza destinations selected by USA Today Network food writers for a new nationwide guide. Writers singled out 27 pizzerias in 20 states that they considered worth seeking out, from neighborhood institutions to newer shops specializing in regional and traditional styles.

"From the classic Neapolitan Pizza Margherita topped with San Marzano tomatoes simply crushed and salted, basil leaves, fior di latte mozzarella — imported from Italy — and extra virgin olive oil to the popular Carni pizza with sausage, meatball, salame and bacon, there's an option for everyone," USA Today said of Pasquale’s.

The selections show just how far American pizza has moved beyond the old New York-versus-Chicago argument. The list includes Neapolitan, Detroit-style, Sicilian, New York-style, and sourdough and brick-and-wood-fired pies, along with regional specialties and restaurants putting their own spin on familiar styles.

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