# In the best-pizza debate, New York City edges out Italy and Chicago

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## Reading

More Americans name New York City the home of the best pizza (35%) than anywhere else, according to a May 2025 Verasight survey. Italy (32%) and Chicago (27%) follow close behind.

Relatively few point to New Haven (3%) or Philadelphia (3%).

## Topline

Of the options below, which location produces the best pizza?

In the best-pizza debate, New York City edges out Italy and Chicago.

- New York City: 35.0%
- Italy: 32.2%
- Chicago: 26.9%
- New Haven: 3.4%
- Philadelphia: 2.6%

## Methodology

- Mode: Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
- Population: US adults age 18+
- Field dates: 2025-05-22 → 2025-05-28
- Base (unweighted): 1,000
- Margin of error: +/- 3.1%
- Module: Verasight AAPOR Omnibus Survey #2025-040
- Sponsor: Verasight
- Weight variable: weight
- Weighting targets: age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

## Source

- Canonical question URL: [https://verasight-aapor-2025.tiiny.co#best-region-for-pizza](https://verasight-aapor-2025.tiiny.co#best-region-for-pizza)

## Citation

Verasight AAPOR Omnibus Survey #2025-040, fielded May 22-28, 2025, N=1,000 US adults age 18+, +/- 3.1%.

Canonical question URL: [https://verasight-aapor-2025.tiiny.co#best-region-for-pizza](https://verasight-aapor-2025.tiiny.co#best-region-for-pizza)