Salvador’s Forneria Alfredo’Ro Named Second-Best Pizzeria in Brazil for 2026
Forneria Alfredo’Ro, in Salvador, Bahia, was named the second-best pizzeria in Brazil in the Best Pizza World’s Top 100 Brazil 2026 ranking, scoring 944.40 points — confirmation that world-class pizza now lives well beyond São Paulo.
Brazil’s pizza map has a new coordinate: Salvador. Forneria Alfredo’Ro took second place in the Top 100 Brazil 2026 ranking by Best Pizza World, putting Bahia’s capital one step from the national summit.
Key Facts
- The ranking. Second place in the Top 100 Brazil 2026 by Best Pizza World.
- The score. 944.40 points in the evaluators’ scoring.
- The city. Salvador, Bahia — the highest-ranked pizzeria in Brazil’s Northeast.
- The style. Wood-fired forneria focused on slow-fermented doughs and Brazilian ingredients.
- Coverage. Reported by Correio 24 Horas and A TARDE, Salvador’s leading dailies.
A National Podium for Bahia
The Top 100 Brazil ranking by Best Pizza World is one of the country’s most-watched pizza guides, scoring pizzerias on dough, ingredients, baking technique and overall experience.
Forneria Alfredo’Ro’s 944.40 points placed it second nationwide — a result that Salvador’s food press greeted as validation of a dining scene that has been climbing steadily for a decade.
What Makes the House Special
The forneria built its name on long, slow fermentations, a blistering wood-fired oven and a menu that folds northeastern Brazilian ingredients into Italian technique.
The result is the style of pizza that ranking juries reward in 2026: light, airy crusts with char, precise topping discipline and a strong sense of place.
Beyond the São Paulo Axis
Brazilian pizza rankings have historically been dominated by São Paulo, the country’s pizza capital by volume and tradition.
A Salvador house at number two signals a broader shift: serious pizzaiolos are now thriving in Bahia, Pernambuco and Minas Gerais, and the evaluators are following them.
For Visitors: How to Go
Forneria Alfredo’Ro sits in one of Salvador’s dining districts and draws full houses on weekends; reservations are strongly recommended after the ranking announcement.
Expect the classics — margherita, marinara — alongside house creations with regional twists, and a wine and craft-beer list sized for lingering.
The Bigger Picture for Salvador
The podium finish lands in a strong year for Bahian gastronomy, with local chefs and restaurants collecting national and international mentions.
For expats and visitors, it adds one more concrete reason to treat Salvador as a food destination, not just a beach-and-history stop.
Sources
Correio 24 Horas — Forneria Alfredo’Ro é a 2ª melhor pizzaria do Brasil · A TARDE — ranking Top 100 Brazil 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Which pizzeria is the second best in Brazil in 2026?
Forneria Alfredo’Ro in Salvador, Bahia, scored 944.40 points to take second place in the Top 100 Brazil 2026 ranking by Best Pizza World.
Where is Forneria Alfredo’Ro?
In Salvador, Bahia, Brazil — the highest-ranked pizzeria in the country’s Northeast in the 2026 ranking.
Is Salvador worth a food trip?
Increasingly yes: the city pairs one of Brazil’s great regional cuisines with a rising contemporary scene, now crowned by a national number-two pizzeria.
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Sources: Correio 24 Horas; A TARDE; Best Pizza World — Top 100 Brazil 2026.
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