Time to extend another congratulazioni to Il Forno. The Southtown staple has again been named one of the best U.S. pizzerias by Italian rating guide 50 Top Pizza. This is the second year in a row the San Antonio-owned and -operated restaurant has landed on the list — and this time with a higher ranking. In 2022, the wood-fire oven operation was ranked at No. 32; this year, it snagged the No. 24 spot.

“In this venue, one chooses to dine in a satisfying way among the various Italian courses that you would expect to find in Italy," the guide says of Il Forno. "You will find Neapolitan pizza both in its traditional version and others influenced by local flavors such as the Americano with the legendary ‘pepperoni’ salami."