New York’s passion for pizza may only be rivaled by Italy’s, so it’s no small feat when Italian judges rank an Upstate shop among the best on the planet.

Jay’s Artisan Pizzeria in Kenmore, just north of Buffalo , has landed on the Guide to the 50 Best Pizzerias in the World for the fourth straight year. This year, Jay’s broke into the top 15, earning the No. 14 spot.

The annual list, published in Italy by 50 Top Pizza , features heavyweights from pizza capitals such as Naples, Barcelona, Rome and New York City. Anonymous inspectors judge restaurants on their pies, beverage menu, service and ambiance.

Jay’s, known for skipping a phone line in favor of online-only ordering, has quickly climbed the ranks. In just a few years, the Western New York shop has gone from No. 71 in 2022 to p

See Full Page