Tony Gemignani

Bay Area native, Tony Gemignani is a 13-time World Pizza Champion, four-time Guinness World Record holder, author of Pizza Bible and The Pursuit of Pizza: Recipes from World Pizza Champions, prolific philanthropist, and renowned San Francisco restaurateur.

A steadfast supporter of North Beach, Gemignani’s flagship restaurant, Tony’s Pizza Napoletana, and eateries such as Capo’s, Slice House, Toscano Brothers Bakery, and Giovanni’s Italian Specialties, are rooted in San Francisco’s historic Italian neighborhood. Gemignani continued his investment in the community by launching San Francisco’s first-ever Pizza, Bagel and Beer Festival to a sold-out crowd spanning Filbert & Stockton Streets; the annual event will continue for its third year in 2025.

In 2023, Gemignani launched a franchise program for Slice House by Tony Gemignani, which has since grown to nearly 150 locations open or under development across the country and has been honored as 2024’s #1 Overall Brand by Pizza Marketplace’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers. In 2024, Gemignani debuted an exclusive culinary collaboration with Princess Cruises to create five unique pizzas, offering the Best Pizza at Sea.

Over the years, Gemignani has worked closely with charities such as Family House, George Mark Children’s House, the Marin Food Bank, the San Francisco Italian Athletic Club, Slice Out Hunger, the Salesian Boys & Girls Club, and more. In 2024, he donated over $55,000 as a part of hosting fundraising events.

A staple of the Bay Area culinary scene for over 30 years, Gemignani is proud to boast partnerships with the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco 49ers, the San Francisco Giants, and the Las Vegas Raiders to bring his delicious pizza to sports fans throughout their stadiums, in addition to serving at the iconic Sphere in Las Vegas.