The pizza scene in Charlotte has been steadily growing and now offers amazing options to choose from. You can eat at a different pizza joint every night for a month!
If you want to know who has the best pizza in Charlotte, keep reading! Here are some of the top restaurants to visit and grab a delicious slice:
Have you ever had a Roman-style pizza before? You just add oil to the dough, and it helps give it a bit more crunch. Pizzeria Omaggio has a fun “pizza of the month” where they feature pies like shrimp scampi, pear gorgonzola, and even poached lemon.
They use only the best ingredients—a Parmigiano Reggiano that’s been aged for 20 months and imported Prosciutto Crudo from San Daniele in Italy.
Why we like it
Apart from their authentic ingredients imported from Italy, they always use fresh ingredients from neighboring farmers’ markets. It’s a great way to support local farms and businesses and also ensure quality goods.
This vibrant and energetic pizza joint has kitschy art splashed on the walls, pop-punk music blasting from speakers, and a massive pizza that can barely make it through the door.
Order their 28 in pizza, perfect for the family, or just get pizza by the slice. Even one slice is big enough for two plates.
Why we like it
They’re open until 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. This is exactly what a pizza joint is supposed to be like. A late-night out slice of pie washed down with a pint of beer. It has a great personality and really brings out the nostalgia of a classic shop.
If Pizzeria Omaggio was the most authentic Roman-style pizza, then Inizio Pizza Napoletana is the most authentic Naples-style one.
They have done everything to recreate a classic Neapolitan pizza—the chef and owner imports practically everything from Italy! He imports Polselli type 00 flour, San Marzano tomatoes, and real buffalo mozzarella. He even ships in water to have the best pH balance and mineral content for the dough
Why we like it
Not only does he import the food goods, he even had an authentic Italian wood-burning stove sent over which cooks the pizzas to absolute deliciousness in only 90 seconds. You only have to wait a minute and a half for pizza! How can you beat that?
4. Pure Pizza
Another great joint with casual counter service and friendly staff. Their concept is to create the best-tasting pizza with the freshest ingredients.
They partner with local farmers to receive high-quality produce. It’s a real farm-to-fork restaurant. They serve a great airy crust with a delicious crunch.
Why we like it
They have great gluten-free options on their menu and are incredibly accommodating for all kinds of allergies and preferences.
This pizza factory serves up a New Jersey style pizza, which is a surprisingly delicious style that not a lot of people know about. It’s a little crispier than New York style, so you get a great crunch.
Sal’s offers an impressive menu at a reasonable price, so it’s always a great option when you’re craving a pizza by the slice.
Why we like it
Sal’s has a great “mom ‘n pop shop” kind of vibe to it. It’s casual and comforting, almost like coming home.
6. Luisa’s Brick Oven Pizzeria
Luisa’s is a very popular pizza buffet. They’ve been open for over 25 years and have served about 1.3 million delicious wood-fired pizzas.
They have a counter placed by the oven that tallies up every order they make. They are open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Why we like it
There is just no way that you can beat unlimited pizza, pasta, salad, and a drink for only $9. It’s inexpensive but doesn’t sacrifice the quality.
Bisonte Pizza Co. is a family restaurant created by two brothers from Buffalo, New York. They serve a Buffalo-style pizza, which is in between New York and Chicago-style.
It has a medium thickness and also sits out to rise longer than usual. They ship in real Buffalo mozzarella and milk and make everything else homemade, like their blue cheese and marinara.
Why we like it
They use recipes passed down from their grandmother and have both worked in the pizza industry for years, so you know you’ll always get high quality. They even offer a paid marketing internship to students.
8. Hawthorne’s New York Pizza and Bar 7th Street
Hawthorne’s pizza is a delicious New York-style that focuses on using fresh ingredients while still keeping it reasonably priced. They are more famous, though, for their buffalo chicken pizza.
It made national news after around 70 different visitors claimed that it helped make pregnant women induce labor. The pizza has aptly been nicknamed, “The Inducer”.
Why we like it
Unlike other pizza joints, Hawthorne has their own app which makes ordering online a breeze.
This restaurant is great for families and kids. They also have a secret menu. Try ordering The Godfather!
You’ll get a pie with an olive oil washed base, prosciutto, roasted red pepper, spinach, cheese, and then a balsamic glaze to top it off.
Why we like it
The best way to eat pizza is to have a slice in one hand and a beer in the other. The Pizza Peel offers a rotating craft beer list, so definitely check it out when you visit.
You can get traditional wood-fired pizzas here. Their signature is actually a super-thin crust that they brush with olive oil with it’s still on the grill. It comes out extremely light and airy.
Why we like it
Our favorite pizzas are always ones that come out of wood-fire grills. You can’t recreate that crispy char on the bottom with just a regular oven.
11. Aliño pizzeria
If you’re willing to drive 30 miles north to the suburbs of Mooresville, you won’t regret it. Aliño’s serves up authentic Neapolitan pizza.
There are only 9 pizzas on the menu and they’re all 16 inches only with a super-thin crust. They do one thing, and they do it very well.
Why we like it
They also import their Antico Molino Caputo flour from Naples. Only the most authentic restaurants go to all that trouble to ship ingredients.
So, there you have it! 11 of the best pizza restaurants in Charlotte. Your stomach must be growling for food by now, so head out to any of these shops and buy a mouthwatering pizza!
