Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Wilmington by diners
Highest-ranked pizza restaurants in Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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. Terrazzo Trattoria
- Rating: 3.3/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1319 Military Cutoff Road Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Uncle Louie's Pizza Lounge
- Rating: 3.3/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3224 North College Road Ste F Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: italian, pizza, sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Slice of Life Pizzeria & Pub
- Rating: 3.3/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 125 Market St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza, pubs
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Slice of Life
- Rating: 3.3/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1437 Military Cutoff Road Ste 101 Progress Point Shopping Plaza Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Marabella Old World Pizza - Wilmington
- Rating: 3.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Address: 6826 Market St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: italian, pizza, gluten-free
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Michaelangelos Pizza
- Rating: 3.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 5617 Carolina Beach Road Unit 110 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Ledo Pizza
- Rating: 3.6/5 (34 reviews)
- Address: 6801 Parker Farm Drive Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza, chicken wings, italian
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#23. Antonio's Pizza & Pasta
- Rating: 3.7/5 (48 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3501 Oleander Drive Ste 2 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza, italian, desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Italian Bistro
- Rating: 3.8/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8211 Market St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Nicola's Italian
- Rating: 3.8/5 (143 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5704 Oleander Drive Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza, italian, bars
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar
- Rating: 3.8/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6801 Main St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza, salad, chicken wings
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#19. Michaelangelo's New York Style Pizza
- Rating: 3.8/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 228 Eastwood Road Unit 4A Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza
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#18. Mellow Mushroom Wilmington
- Rating: 3.9/5 (172 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4311 Oleander Drive Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza, bars, sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Brooklyn Pizza Co.
- Rating: 3.9/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6932 Market St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Girls With Dough
- Rating: 4.0/5 (56 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 204 Arcadian Row Ste 100 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza, desserts, pasta shops
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Antonio's Pizza Beau Rivage
- Rating: 4.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5932 Carolina Beach Road Ste 100 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: italian, pizza, desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Vito's Midtown Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (44 reviews)
- Address: 2305 College Road Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza, salad
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Agostino's Pizza & Pasta
- Rating: 4.2/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4712 New Centre Drive Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza, pasta shops
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Your Pie
- Rating: 4.3/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4403 Oleander Drive Ste H Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: american, pizza, beer, wine & spirits
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Benny's Big Time Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.3/5 (372 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 206 Greenfield St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza, italian
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Brooklyn Pizza
- Rating: 4.3/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 5327 Oleander Drive Ste 100 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: italian, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#9. I Love NY Pizza
- Rating: 4.3/5 (147 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 28 North Front St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza
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#8. Mellow Mushroom - Wilmington
- Rating: 4.4/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 208 North Water St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza, bars, sandwiches
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#7. Wheelz Pizza
- Rating: 4.4/5 (87 reviews)
- Address: 7037 Wrightsville Ave. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: food trucks, pizza
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#6. Wrightsville Beach Brewery
- Rating: 4.4/5 (329 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6201 Oleander Drive Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: new american, breweries, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Jax 5th Avenue Deli & Ale House
- Rating: 4.4/5 (212 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5046 New Centre Drive Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: delis, sports bars, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Hoobie's Ny Pizza & Hoagies
- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2708 Exchange Drive Ste B Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: sandwiches, pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Za Pie Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 6142 Carolina Beach Road Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: italian, pizza
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#2. Cugino Forno Pizzeria - Wilmington
- Rating: 4.5/5 (151 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1020 Princess St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza, salad, gelato
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Pizzeria Don Luca
- Rating: 4.7/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 1215 North 4th St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: pizza, tuscan
- 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.
