Little Pyg, based in the Powerscourt Townhouse, in Dublin, has established itself on the global pizza stage.
At the World Pizza Awards, held in Naples, Little Pyg was named Ireland’s number-one pizzeria, and it officially earned a spot last night in the Top 100 Pizzerias in the World.
This follows Little Pyg’s prior success at the Pizza Europa Awards, held in Barcelona last May, where it secured number 15 in all of Europe, and hence was selected to solely represent Ireland at the World Pizza Awards.
‘Legacy Continues’
“It’s an incredible honour to represent Ireland on the world stage, and a proud moment for both me and the overall Irish food scene,” said Paul McGlade, owner of Little Pyg.
“Today I dedicate this achievement to my late father, Paul McGlade Sr, who passed away last month. He always believed in offering a great product at a great price – a value he instilled in all of us. His legacy continues to inspire everything we do.”
Top 50 Guide
The awards ceremony is not just an event, but a benchmark for pizza excellence, dictating the highly regarded Top 50 Guide every year.
The guide is overseen by renowned Italian food critics Barbara Guerra, Luciano Pignataro and Albert Sapere, and every restaurant in it is reviewed anonymously.
Dedication And Time
“Our secret lies in the constant drive to improve, alongside using only the best ingredients available,” said Federico Rapali, head pizza chef.
“Our dough ferments for 48 hours and is baked in a pizza oven made from the rock of Mount Vesuvius we had brought over from Italy.
“The dedication and time we put into every pizza is what sets us apart.”
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