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North Carolina Pizzeria Ranks As One of the Best in the U.S.

Author Randi Moultrie
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Listen, if it’s one thing that I  can eat just about any and every day – it’s pizza. I  LOVE pizza. It’s something about the perfect crunch on a crust, the right amount of sauce, the cheesiest cheese, and great toppings that make my day. Yes, I  am envisioning enjoying a slice of pizza as I  sit here and type this up, honestly. So, what are some of the best pizzerias in the area? Hmm, scratch that, how about in the country? Whew!

I  may have not been to every pizzeria in the country or even some of the pizza capitals, but I  do love my pizza. Robb Report is ranking 50 of the best pizzerias in America. Yes, the best of the best when it comes to pizzas in this country. Of course, tons of New Jersey and New York pizzerias made the list but we are not worried about those. One North Carolina spot not only made the list, but it made the top 25. That means this is some serious pizza. Mission Pizza Napoletana in Winston Salem, North Carolina came in at #22 on the top 50 pizzeria list.

Mission Pizza Napoletana is not just a simple pizzeria, they’re a proper osteria. This spot is North Carolina’s first Napoletana pizzeria and offers a cozy spot to enjoy a slice in the Downtown area. Your pizza is cooked in a Stefano Ferrara oven at 900+ degrees and develops such great flavors. Serving up great classics and some of the wildest pies you can only imagine. Interested in what other pizzerias made the list? Check out the full report here.

Randi Moultrie is a Charleston, South Carolina native and has been in the radio industry for the last few years in Charlotte. Randi started with Beasley Media Group as an intern in 2019 and is now thriving in the digital world. Randi enjoys writing about her favorite foods (especially pizza) and all things fashion and travel. As one who loves taking trips to find new foods, it’s not surprising that she enjoys writing about both!

6 Places to Enjoy a Great Pizza Pie in Charlotte, North Carolina

Are you a pizza lover like me? Pizza is one of my favorite types of food to eat. I’m talking breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snack. If I could eat pizza every day, honestly, I probably would. While living in Charlotte these last few months, I have been exploring different restaurant options in the area. Finding the perfect pizza pie in Charlotte is like finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

So, while we’re here and I am thinking about the perfect pizza let’s find some great spots. I decided to gather a list of some of the best pizza places by either personal experience or places I plan to visit just from the menu. These are some of the must-try pizza places in the Charlotte area. Of course, they might not be all of the pizza spots that you can think of in Charlotte but it’s a great start. So let’s take a look at some pizza spots in Charlotte and some great things on their menu and start planning your pizza date. The weather is getting warmer and we’re ready to bite on some pizza while relaxing on a restaurant patio. Let’s eat!

  • Benny Ferrovia's

    Listen, I experienced Benny Ferrovia’s for the first time a few months ago and it is truly cheese-loving goodness! It was after a long night out and this late-night pizza spot is serving pizza so big one slice fills you up like a personal pan. The slices are huge, they’re fresh, and beyond tasty! Enjoy cheese, pepperoni, Italian sausage, or garlic mushroom slice. Doesn’t that sound like something good to enjoy after a long, fun night out? I sure did!

  • Bird Pizzeria

    Well, now we’re off to Bird Pizzeria. This is one place I have wanted to try since before moving to Charlotte. I went to try it out twice and was unable to enjoy it because the line was so long. Now when a place is always that good, it makes you want to enjoy it even more. Because now I know that everyone else also loves it as well. At Bird Pizzeria, you can enjoy toppings such as hot honey, pepperoni, sausage, kale, arugula, and more!

     

  • Intermezzo Pizzeria

    Intermezzo Pizzeria is one of those want to try on my list. Yes, I have a list in my notes of places I want to try in Charlotte. Intermezzo Pizzeria is one of them. This pizza spot is restaurant style with options from starters, salads, pizza, pasta, and more. Enjoy pizza options such as pesto chicken, Mexican style pizza, grilled fungi, supreme, grilled veggie, and more!

     

  • Inizio Pizza Napoletana

    Here is a spot that I did not know about until doing some research for this list. Inizio Pizza Napoletana is in the Dilworth area of Charlotte and looks pretty great! They provide Neapolitan style pizza and lets you enjoy some great pizza tasting options. The menu includes pizza options such as a classic margherita and specialty pizzas like a Luigi that has toppings such as broccoli rabe, sausage, buffalo, and mozzarella.

     

  • Pizzeria Omaggio

    Pizzeria Omaggio is an authentic Italian pizzeria that will serve you some traditional pizza. It gives you authentic Italian pizzeria and allows you to enjoy some great crust and fresh ingredients. Not only do they have pizza, but they’re also serving options such as Italian sandwiches, homemade soups, salads, pastas, and more! The pizza options include the classics like margherita and parmigiana or white options like dolce salato or mortazza. Sounds pretty tasty to me! Have you ever been?

  • Luisa's Brick Oven Pizzeria

    Luisa’s Brick Oven Pizzeria is a spot I have never been to but it looks pretty good to me. You can enjoy pizzas, appetizers, salads, calzones, pasta dishes, and more! Their pizza options include things like four cheese pizza, eggplant special, or fiorentina pizza that has fresh spinach, garlic, parmigiano, and fontina cheese. It’s actually getting me pretty hungry right now just typing this out!

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