La Città della Pizza - Rome Finale
The grand finale of the national pizza tour at Piazza di Siena
About La Città della Pizza
The national pizza finale in Rome
La Città della Pizza is the touring competition that shines a spotlight on the best emerging talents in the Italian art of pizza every year. After a national tour visiting several cities, the event culminates with the grand finale in Rome, hosted in the monumental setting of Piazza di Siena, inside Villa Borghese, in the Municipality of Rome, Lazio. The finale takes place on the last day of Vinòforum, the major Roman festival dedicated to wine and gourmet cuisine.
The competition format
The competition rewards emerging pizza chefs who are renewing the tradition of Neapolitan pizza with passion and research. The selections take place in two stages: the first in Rome and the second in Milan. In each selection, contestants face two tests: a first round dedicated to a great classic, choosing between Margherita and Marinara, and a second where they present a personal creation that tests imagination, technique, and ingredient balance.
The six best pizza chefs earn their spot in the Roman finale at Piazza di Siena, where only one will claim the title. The jury evaluates appearance, aroma, dough, baking, balance, overall taste, and the choice of toppings.
A prize for young talents
The winner of the finale receives a prize worth 4,000 euros in products and services from partner companies, a tangible recognition that supports the professional growth of emerging pizza chefs. Beyond the prize, the showcase of Vinòforum and the presence of a jury of critics and master pizza chefs offer finalists valuable visibility in the national gastronomic landscape.
In the heart of Villa Borghese
The choice of Piazza di Siena as the stage for the finale is no coincidence: the historic 19th-century hippodrome nestled in the greenery of Villa Borghese is one of Rome's most evocative locations. Here, during the evenings of Vinòforum, the public can stroll among thousands of wine labels, temporary restaurants, and events dedicated to gourmet pizza, experiencing the finale as the highlight of an entire week of taste.
Why attend
- Watch the announcement of the best emerging pizza chef of the year live
- Discover original creations from finalists coming from all over Italy
- Pair pizza with the great wines of Vinòforum in one of Rome's most beautiful locations
- Enjoy an evening outdoors in the greenery of Villa Borghese, in the heart of the Capital
La Città della Pizza — edition 2026
La Città della Pizza 2026: the tenth-anniversary finale
The 2026 edition marks the tenth anniversary of La Città della Pizza. After the selections in Rome (May 4) and Milan (June 22), the national tour concludes with the grand finale at Piazza di Siena, at Villa Borghese, on September 13, 2026, on the final day of Vinòforum.
Six emerging pizza chefs are expected to compete: Maria Falcone (Maxim, Padua), Andrea Gambardella (Carlo Fiamma Pizza e Cantina, Amalfi), Francesco Pio Comune (Da Cesira, San Salvatore Telesino), Emanuele Rossi (Der Keller, Spigno Saturnia), as well as the winners of the Milan stage Vittorio Caradonio (Spunzillo e Lucariello, Turin), Gaetano De Rosa and Pietro Cirillo (CapVin, Bielefeld).
The jury is coordinated by journalists Luciano Pignataro and Luciana Squadrilli, joined by technical jurors Ciro Coppola and Davide Civitiello. The winner will receive a prize worth 4,000 euros in products and services from partner companies.
Programme La Città della Pizza 2026
The finale program
The finale of La Città della Pizza takes place on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Piazza di Siena, inside Villa Borghese, as the concluding event of Vinòforum (scheduled from September 7 to 13).
- The challenge: the six finalist pizza chefs, selected in the Rome and Milan stages, present their creations before the jury.
- The jury: coordinated by Luciano Pignataro and Luciana Squadrilli; technical jurors Ciro Coppola and Davide Civitiello.
- The evaluation: appearance, aroma, dough, baking, balance, overall taste, and choice of toppings.
- The announcement: at the end of the competition, the best emerging pizza chef of the year is crowned.
The finale is hosted in the context of Vinòforum, with over 3,200 wine labels, temporary restaurants, and dinners dedicated to gourmet pizza.
Highlights La Città della Pizza 2026
- Tenth edition: ten years of La Città della Pizza
- Six emerging pizza chefs in the finale
- Jury with Luciano Pignataro, Luciana Squadrilli, Ciro Coppola, and Davide Civitiello
- Prize worth 4,000 euros for the winner
- Finale at Piazza di Siena during the last day of Vinòforum
Prices La Città della Pizza 2026
Practical information — La Città della Pizza
How to get there
Piazza di Siena is located inside Villa Borghese, in the Pinciano district of Rome. By metro: Line A, Spagna stop (Villa Borghese exit) or Flaminio. Numerous bus lines serve the Porta Pinciana and Galoppatoio area. Access by car is discouraged: the area is a restricted traffic zone and lacks dedicated parking.
Tickets and hours
The finale of La Città della Pizza takes place within the framework of Vinòforum: entry to the event is via Vinòforum tickets, available on the official website. The festival evenings are held at night. For updated information on prices, reservations, and the program, consult the websites lacittadellapizza.it and vinoforum.it.
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Where does it take place — La Città della Pizza
Piazza di Siena, Villa Borghese
Piazza di Siena, Villa Borghese, 00197 Roma