5 Fantastic U.S. Margherita Pizzerias

1. Patsy’s, New York City. Located in the same Spanish Harlem location since 1933, Patsy’s delivers an exquisite Margherita with tangy tomato sauce, the correct amount of cheese and surgical charring in true Neapolitan style.

2. Tony’s Pizza Napoletana, San Francisco. Eleven-time world pizza
champion Tony Gemignani offers a wide array of pies, but opt for the 73, a perfect Margherita named for the fact that the restaurant produces only 73 per day.

3. Joe’s Pizza, New York City. The pies at this West Village establishment feature slightly sweet sauce, thin crispy dough and gorgeous yellow and red appearance.

4. Di Fara Pizza, Brooklyn, New York. This smoky spot delivers the real deal, from its aromatic sauce to fresh mozzarella and more than slightly burned crust.

5. Pizzeria Bianco, Phoenix. Always wood-fired, Bianco’s sauce, cheese and dough concoction delights the taste buds.