Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Charlotte by diners
Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Charlotte by diners
Pizza is one of those universal languages that Americans just get. Even if the styles are vastly different based on the region—like a thin wide slice from New York, a thick square cut with crispy edges from Detroit, or deep cheesy pie in a pan from Chicago—many can agree that the combination of chewy dough, tangy sauce, and gooey cheese is a true American classic.
The growing number of pizza joints is enough proof: more than 73,000 pizza restaurants were logged in the United States in 2023. Yet, with so many options to choose from, how is a pizza connoisseur supposed to know the best place to grab a slice?
There's a lot of competition out there to become the best pizza place in town, especially with people who have a lot of opinions. The aesthetic is always important to consider; maybe customers prefer a classic greasy joint with checkered tablecloths and shakers of Parmesan and red pepper flakes to douse their slice, or perhaps something artisanal with wood-fired pies served with a thoughtfully curated wine menu. Then there's the pizza itself. Is the restaurant using high-quality ingredients? Does the taste make you want to keep eating more and more?
It may seem like a lot of meticulous details, but given that Americans could eat up to 180 slices of pizza in a year, it only makes sense that all of these details are considered when choosing a go-to local spot. Thankfully, there's enough data out there to steer customers in the right direction instead of having to do the research themselves.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Charlotte using data from Yelp. Data is as of March 29, 2024. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only restaurants with at least 25 reviews were considered.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#30. Benny Pennello's
- Rating: 4.1/5 (516 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2909 North Davidson St. Ste 100 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Capriccio
- Rating: 4.1/5 (228 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 9611 Brookdale Drive Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: italian, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#28. MOD Pizza
- Rating: 4.2/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 14318 RiverGate View Ste 500 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Alpha Omega Grill & Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.2/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11524 North Tryon St. Ste 9 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: mediterranean, italian, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#26. BV Pub and Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.2/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3419 Toringdon Way Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza, chicken wings, italian
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#25. Protagonist Beer
- Rating: 4.2/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 227 Southside Drive Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza, beer bar, brewpubs
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Wolfman Pizza - Charlotte
- Rating: 4.2/5 (111 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8504 Park Road Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza, vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Pie in the Sky Pizza
- Rating: 4.2/5 (64 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 320 South Tryon St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Inizio Pizza Napoletana
- Rating: 4.2/5 (337 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2230 Park Road Ste 103 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza, gelato, salad
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Giacomo's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 4.2/5 (325 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10230 Berkeley Place Drive Ste 160 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza, italian, seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Bird Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.2/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 510 East 15th St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza
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#19. Pizzeria Sapienza CLT
- Rating: 4.2/5 (193 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 620 North Church St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza, sandwiches, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Wheelz Pizza of Charlotte
- Rating: 4.2/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 901 South Kings Drive 150 Ste 150 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza, food trucks, italian
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#17. Levantes Pizza
- Rating: 4.2/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10405 Park Road Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza, salad, sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Pie Zaa
- Rating: 4.3/5 (28 reviews)
- Address: 1440 South Tryon St. Ste 103 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza
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#15. North Italia
- Rating: 4.3/5 (686 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1414 South Tryon St. Ste 140 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: italian, pizza, cocktail bars
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Heist Brewery and Barrel Arts
- Rating: 4.3/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1030 Woodward Ave. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: breweries, pizza, sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Pizza Baby
- Rating: 4.3/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2135 Thrift Road Ste 101 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza, sandwiches, salad
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Sal's Pizza Factory
- Rating: 4.3/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2214 Park Road Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#11. King of Fire
- Rating: 4.3/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: food trucks, pizza
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#10. Inizio Pizza Napoletana
- Rating: 4.4/5 (655 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10620 Providence Road Ste A Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza, italian, gelato
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Osteria LuCa
- Rating: 4.4/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4127 Park Road Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza, italian, sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Due Amici Pizza
- Rating: 4.4/5 (411 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5346 Prosperity Church Road Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza
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#7. Capishe Real Italian Kitchen
- Rating: 4.4/5 (582 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 East Morehead St. Ste 100 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza, italian, wine bars
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#6. Pizzeria Omaggio
- Rating: 4.5/5 (411 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1055 Metropolitan Ave. Ste 130 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Salud Cerveceria
- Rating: 4.6/5 (123 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3306-C North Davidson St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: breweries, coffee & tea, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Romeo and Juliet Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.6/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 8142 Mt Holly-Huntersville Road Ste C Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza, italian, american
- Read more on Yelp
#3. The Crust Pizza - ParkTowne Village
- Rating: 4.7/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1600 East Woodlawn Road Ste 250 ParkTowne Village Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza, sandwiches
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#2. Salud Beer Shop
- Rating: 4.8/5 (140 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3306-B North Davidson St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: beer, wine & spirits, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Geno D's Pizza
- Rating: 4.8/5 (207 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 224 East 7th St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 314 metros.
