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The best pizza maker in the world has just been crowned, and he's in Lyon!

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The Editor

Lyon is now home to the world champion, crowned not once, but twice! While some thought Naples held the crown for good, Peppe Cutraro has reminded us that Lyon is never just here to play a supporting role. The head of Peppe Pizzeria, tucked away on Rue des Marronniers, has just been double-crowned at the world pizza championship. This double victory tantalizes the taste buds and confirms that the capital of the Gauls knows how to compete with the giants in the pizza game.

A gold medal for his Neapolitan pizza

In the Classic Neapolitan Pizza category, Peppe Cutraro took first place with a creation that radiates the warmth of the Italian sun: smoked provola, crushed pepper, roasted tomato base, confit tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of olive oil. A precisely crafted composition that left the entire jury in awe. A pizza that embodies tradition… but with that expert twist that makes all the difference.

The second medal is just as impressive: in the Gourmet Pizza category, the chef wows us with a completely crazy dessert pizza. A deep-fried and caramelized dough, topped with a vanilla ricotta-mascarpone cream, zested with lemon, and adorned with caramelized apples sprinkled with cinnamon, hazelnuts, chocolate shavings, fried basil, and powdered sugar. It's such an indulgent treat that we could almost classify it as a UNESCO World Heritage of temptation.

Recipes to Discover in Lyon

The two world champion pizzas are coming to the menu of the Lyon restaurant. Good news for the people of Lyon: these two wonders will be available at Peppe Pizzeria starting December 1, 2025. Let's just say you'll need to prepare to wait... but for a pizza crowned twice, we’re all in!

Address: 5 Marroniers Street, 69002 Lyon, France