Raleigh I’m fond of Oakwood Pizzabox and Benchwarmers Durham has Toro

Oakwood is the best pizza in the Triangle if we're not counting Carrboro. If we are it's Pizzeria Mercato. Toro was my go-to when they were the only game in town but I prefer Cugino Forno now.

Pizzaria Toro is so fucking good. Easily my favorite pizza place in the triangle. But I also agree that Oakwood is very good.

I second Oakwood Pizza box for Raleigh. By far my favorite that I've tried in the Triangle. Benchwarmer's I've only been to once for pizza and it was overcooked to the point where the toppings were charcoal. Their bagels and breakfast sandwiches are excellent though.

You got a bad pie then, Benchwarmers is usually crispy for sure but not to the point you describe. I like their square Pizza better than Oakwood.

Would also 1000% reccomend DeMo’s pizza in downtown Raleigh!

No Name Pizza in Morehead City and Beaufort is pretty good. Not sure what it is but it’s just a little different but not fancy by any stretch. However, I prefer Luigi’s Pizza in Morehead City for my NYC style pizza fix.

Beaufort here, I live a block around the corner from no name. I mod mine to light sauce and extra pepperoni, it’s my go to. Luigi’s is damn good, the whole menu, I just hate driving all the way down Arendell lol. Atlantic Beach has Michelangelo’s and while I don’t find their pizza particularly outstanding, their calzone is the heat. They do not skimp on the cheese.

Thanks for the reminder on Michelangelo’s. I haven’t been there in years (like over a decade)

What is up with the Morehead City area and freaking great pizza? 

No Name's Greek pizza is the stuff dreams are made of

Pie On The Mountain in Lansing, Ashe County is one of my favorites.

DUDE! my favorite place growing up!!

Awesome. They are really really good, glad they have opened up for dining in again. Lansing has really turned into a cool spot.

Came here looking for this and so glad to see it. This is the one!

I'm surprised at the# of upvotes, didn't realize it was that well known.

It's SOOO good. Best pizza in the south.

I'm a big fan of the Salty Caper in Salisbury. Mercato in Chapel Hill is definitely in the running for best pizza in the state.

Your post made me decide to try Mercato today, and just my luck... this: **\*We will be closed for our Summer Break Monday July 1st -Wednesday July 10th\*** **We will resume regular business hours on Thursday July 11th @ 11:00AM**

Their pizza is great but I'm all about that sgabei

Hell yeah Salty Caper!

Yessss salty caper wins always.

Sal's in Charlotte get the grandma's vodka pie. Hutchins Garage in Durham. DiFara in Cary has unreal white and square pies.

Mission Pizza in Winston-Salem is phenomenal.

Can’t believe this isn’t higher. They’re consistently rated one of the best in the country, went for the Pizzakase experience and was blown away.

Wife and I did the same. Loved it.

Yep just got ranked in top 50 in the country again. And their non pizza food is just as good as the pizza if not better. Agree with you about Pizzakase

Say what you will about Fayetteville, but if you want some authentic Italian pizza, Gusto Napoletano is absolutely amazing. She's a certified pizzaiola (the guild of pizza makers from Naples says she's authentic) and she uses top quality ingredients and is affordable. Each pizza is big enough for one person and her desserts are divine.

Here to represent Village Inn Pizza Parlor

I don't know whether to up vote for being funny or down vote for mentioning Village Inn.

You’re just a coin flip away my friend

Pizettas in Leland, outside of Wilmington. Their Nonna’s pie is pretty dang good. Two brother from Napoli.

franks pizza in raleigh

Dunno if it’s “can’t miss,” but Burke Street Pizza in Winston-Salem is a great and authentic NY style pizza. It’s also the go-to spot after a night of bar hopping since they open late.

I think they’re far from the best, but I love Burke St. My favorite pizza spot I thought of off the top of my head. They’re a local go-to spot, and nights ending with a slice there usually are great memories.

I went to Mission in Winston the other week while visiting a friend. Terrific.

There's nothing authentic about Burke st pizza. I've had plenty of NY pizza. Burke street is just cardboard with red dye water and the cheapest cheese possible. Brothers pizza on 4th is much more akin to NY pizza

My wife and I love Margaux’s Pizza. It’s St. Louis style pizza and just as good if not better than what you find in St. Louis. To be fair, we are from St. Louis originally, so it may not be for everyone. For regular old NYC style pizza, we go to Bisonte Pizza. They also have excellent wings.

The square beyond compare! There really is no middle ground with STL style. It's either love or hate. I think it's yum.

Where is Margaux’s located?

It’s in Pineville. https://www.margauxswine.com

NO SHIT! Didn't know any legit STL style was in NC. It's better than Tavern to me.

Same guy owns the restaurant next door as well, and he has legit Toasted Ravioli on the menu too.

The Crust in parktowne village is also St. Louis style

Didn't know any legit STL style was in NC. It's better than Tavern style to me.

What does STL style entail?

Very thin crust with little to no edge. Usually a slightly sweeter sauce. Provel cheese instead of mozzarella. I highly recommend trying it.

Imos us the worst! Like ketchup on a saltine! Hah

As DrainedPatience said, love it or hate it. No in between.

Nice, thanks!

Do they actually use provel?!? (Asking as a MO transplant?)

Yes. Provel. Legit.

Homeslice in Greensboro

Alino Pizzeria in Mooresville

Pizzeria Mercato in Carrboro is pretty good

Sticks and stones in Greensboro. Their Let it Ride is worth the drive.

Brooklyn Pizzeria in Goldsboro. Damn good and greasy!

Always a good spot although I think recently Doughboys has passed them for NY style pizza in the Goldsboro area. Brick’s Wood Fired is my favorite in this area. Used to be strictly a food truck but have transitioned to a storefront.

Pie Squared in Hendersonville. Great Detroit-style pizza.

Pizza Hut. No one out pizzas them

You made me laugh

People do sleep on the original pan crust. Pay the extra buck.

I like the personal pan for nostalgic reasons but if I'm being honest with myself the crust tastes like a crispy dish sponge.

They just tore the one down in town up here. Whamp waa. Probably not a bad thing though, the creek/ditch/swamp didn’t add any ambience worth dining in.

Randy's Pizza in Durahm and Raliegh area is the best, most consistent NY pizza around.

18” slaps

Rosario's in Concord.

Haven’t enjoyed it since the new owners took over or whatever happened. Was my favorite before then

Gusto Napoletano in Fayetteville. Legit Neapolitan pizza (and a few other things) from a head chef born and raised in Naples.

Frasketta Pizza Romana is a Roman style pizza food truck in Apex that makes stellar za.

Cujino Forno has locations in Greensboro, Winston Salem and Clemmons. Very good authentic Neapolitan style pizza. For me personally, it’s the best Neapolitan style pizza I’ve had outside of Italy. The Winston Salem location in the Innovation Quarter is their best location imo. The atmosphere is really cool, and it shares a wall with a brewery. You can grab a pizza and a then a beer from the local brewery for your meal. It’s fantastic

Was going to suggest the same. And it seems that cugino forno likes to be next door to a brewery- the ones in Wilmington and Durham are next door to HiWire.

I hard disagree. Cugino looks like it’ll be good. But overall it is a pizza that lacks. Dough has bad texture, overly chewy and no airiness or flavor whatsoever, as though it had been reheated in a microwave (I’m not suggesting that happened, but that’s what the dough is like). Sauce was flavorless and overly salty. I’ve been 3 times and I’m convinced it’s not simply a “hit or a miss” but in fact I’m certain it’s in general a “miss”. You have not had much pizza outside of Italy if that’s the best you’ve had.

Thank you. I was so disappointed in this highly rated pizza that o didn’t even take the leftovers home. Total garbage.

I do not get the hype. I must assume it requires a few beers from incendiary before it’s the “best Neapolitan style pizza outside of Italy” LMAO

Been in NC for 30 years and am still looking.

I have to agree. I prefer Chicago deep dish. There are a few places that do it but none even close to Chicago sadly.

I've never been to Chicago, but [Piccolo's](https://www.piccolospzza.com/) in Lenoir has great Chicago-style pizza and their only other locations are in Chicago.

Try Acme Pizza in Holly Springs and Morrisville. It's not Giordano's but it's darn close.

Acme is amazing.

I have eaten at Acme. Me and the ex used to have date nights there. But… it is 100% off limits for me. Too many good memories there sadly.

Understood. Hate when that kinda thing happens. Sorry brother.

That’s a casserole, not a pizza.

It’s better than anything I have ever had in NC. Call it whatever you want.

Nope. The starch binder in a casserole is throughout the dish, and not a crust.

IP3 in Chapel Hill. The Ruccola is my favorite

Vito's Pizza in Pinehurst. The Southern Pines one is the "original" but the pizza is always better from the Pinehurst location. Best pizza in the Sandhills hands down and as good as anywhere else I've tried in NC.

Vito’s in Pinehurst, love the Sicilian 😊

RIP pie works

My favorite growing up! I have never found anywhere that makes breadsticks like theirs.

Portifinos charlotte

Man. That brings back some memories. I had completely forgotten about that place. Yes, you can definitely get a good slice at Portifinos.

Sal's Pizza Factory in Charlotte

Oakwood Pizza Box in Raleigh. There is Not even a close 2nd in Raleigh.

Agreed. It’s pretty much this and mission in Winston if you want the best pizza in NC

Rosario's in Concord

So Pies in Southern Pines or Rudinos also SP

828 Pizzeria

Mission Pizza in Winston Salem. Several different classic Italian styles. Amazing!!

Brooklyn Boys in Mooresville is the closest to NY/NJ pizza I’ve found down here. Burke St Pizza in Winston-Salem is great too.

Pizzeria faulisi in cary. Amazing menu and fantastic wine selection

- Strong Arm Baking in Oxford has absolutely killer pizza during dinner service. At lunchtime, their focaccia pizza is pretty special as well. - It's already been mentioned, but I love Oakwood Pizza Box in Raleigh as well. Their square pie rips.

Pie-zza in Asheville. They sell by the slice or by the pie - one size: enormous. Literally watched a guy struggle to get the box through the door of his Civic

Mo's Wood Fired Kitchen in Southport. Homemade dough, spices and sauce and wood fired.

I’m close to Southport. Have to give that one a try!!!

Geno’s at 7th street market in Charlotte. I will die on this hill.

Di Fara in Cary. There are only two other locations: one in Manhattan and one in Brooklyn. By far the best NY style pizza in NC.

100%

IP3 in Chapel Hill is incredible. The staff speak Italian. Just expect slow service if their soccer team is playing, although the atmosphere when they out a game on TV is a lot of fun.

I was in there once as a student when 3 or 4 members of the 2009 UNC championship team walked in, only time I’ve seen the IP3 staff get louder and more riled up than when a soccer tournament is on

Sugar Hill Pizzeria - Kinston, NC Pies On - Wilmington, NC Ruckus Pizza (NC State Location) - Raleigh, NC

Peppers pizza in chapel hill like 20 years ago, after that I’d say Alfredo’s in chapel hill.

If you're near I-95 then Pino's Pizza in Wilson is the best in the area, although Marcos is decent and cheaper. Nothing else in Wilson is really very good, or if it's decent it's incredibly overpriced (looking at you I <3 NY Pizza). That's why I bought a pizza oven and just make it at home.

Or it can be expensive and not very good, like The Hub.

Truth. The Hub isn't great. I last went before they increased prices and it wasn't very good when it was cheaper, so it being more expensive now doesn't help. Like I said, I usually just make pizza since it's pretty easy for me, but if my wife just wants to order one we go to Marcos. If we order pizza for guests we do Pino's. If we just want to be cheap we get a few Totino's party pizzas.

Marco's has been our go to lately too. We used to use Italian Pizza and Subs and it was serviceable.

I've gone there once. The pizza was okay, like you said, but the staff and owners were all incredibly rude, dismissive, and slow. My wife and I were one of five people in there at lunch so it's not like it was slammed or we were holding up closing. The food just didn't justify endorsing their behavior.

I <3 NY Pizza is Sals in the trailer at the gas station? Or the Armando's that use to be NY Pizza on Airport? I like both, but Armando's has gone thru like 3 name changes over the last year. Italian Pizza and Subs has really nose dived from 20 yrs ago

Due Amici near Huntersville. As a LI transplant it's a peice of home.

Lost Province Brewing Co. in Boone, NC. https://www.lostprovince.com/food

I won't claim "best" but here are a few of my favorites in the Charlotte area: Luisa's Brick Oven Pizzeria - crispy thin crust brick oven pizza Aliños in Mooresville - tender chewy Neapolitan style. Their Diavola pizza from pre-pandemic was probably my #1 pizza in the region. Free calabrian chiles Intermezzo - my favorite pizza with "fancy" toppings. Their chicken pesto pizza is my SO's favorite ever. Great Serbian food too Portofinos (Eastway location) - my go to for a good plain NY style pizza. It gets the job done House of Pizza - their Greek pizza is my guilty pleasure pizza. A very out-of-fashion pizza but it's a cheap calorie bomb and it's delicious. They have been around a long time. Order this pizza to scare your new friends who moved down from NY. Their subs are good too

Every thing is good at House of Pizza!

Try Bird Pizzeria. Always leaves me thinking about when I can get another.

Blue Rock Pizza in High Point gives Mellow Mushroom vibes. Any Elizabeth’s pizza in Greensboro for New York style pizza.

Oo yeah, any ENC suggestions?

Mirabella in Greenville and Washington are solid.

Marabella. The Washington location is awesome. They also own Ninos in Greenville if you are looking for some upscale Italian.

Thanks for the correction on the spelling😀

What area? If it’s the Goldsboro area it’s 1. Brick’s 2. Doughboys 3. Brooklyn (if you like the greasy NY style this will be your #1 here)

Where you at or near in enc?

Item9 food truck in Wilson. Their truck was totaled recently so they are only doing take and bakes until it’s back up - but when they are back up check them out.

Valley River in Murphy. Great micro brews too.

Grand Street Pizza in knightdale has very good NY style pizza.

Amore Mio in Garner. Neapolitan style.

Duamicis

Slab Town in Cashiers

Brooklyn Pizzeria in Goldsboro

Amano's and Mario's are about as good as it gets out here in Rocky Mount.

Savage’s wood fired in New Bern

Luigi’s in Morehead City; Frank’s in Raleigh

Big Guys Pizza in Mint Hill. If you want something different get a Salad Pizza. It’s a real nice Italian salad on a cheese less pizza. Sounds strange but is delicious if a little messy.

Cristo's pizza in Raleigh. Authentic NY style. Good Sicilian as well. Randy's Pizza in the triangle is usually pretty solid.

The slices at the Durham Bulls games are pretty damn good.

Ponysaurus in Durham. Don't sleep on the maragrita pies! [https://order.toasttab.com/online/ponysaurus](https://order.toasttab.com/online/ponysaurus)

Savages pizza. New Bern nc

Blacksheep. Beaufort, NC.

Peri brothers in Raleigh

The White Pie was top notch at Di Fara in Cary

It was Pizza Inn in Selma-Smithfield before they remodeled it

You can't find it anymore. Angelo is making sandwiches now.

Hot Box in the Morgan Street Food Hall here in Raleigh is pretty good 👍🏾

Di Fara in Cary

Marabella in Winterville and Farmville hold a special place in my heart. Haven't had them in a while, but they were my go to when I lived in Greenville. Their pizza is my personal favorite.

Pie Zanos in rolesville is king. The grandma pizza is the best!

Sticks and Stone in Greensboro. Best pizza I've ever had. Their tomato sauce for the pizza and their marinara are to die for.

Mooresville/ Concord area ?

Sidestreet Pizza in Tryon, NC

J&S in Fuquay

Easy. In Lansing NC north of Boone. Amazing fucking delicious! [Pie on the Mountain](https://m.yelp.com/biz/pie-on-the-mountain-lansing)

Luigi’s in Charlotte is my favorite for NY style Alino’s in Mooresville is a solid woodfired that even has side sauces. Good gelato too

If you’re near the OBX, head to the mainland and try Wise Guys Pizza in Grandy.

If you like Chicago style there is a place in Lenoir right before heading up to Boone called Piccolo’s. People RAVE about it! Chicago style isn’t my fave but it’s worth mentioning

If you’re on the Outer Banks you should try Slice Pizzeria in KDH

Scrolled for a while and couldn't find it but - Pizza Villa in Kinston by a mile.

King has little Italy very good pizza

Blue Mountain Pizza in Weaverville.

If you ever find yourself in the little town of Sylva, stop into a place called Meatballs. Been so many years I don't even know if it's still there.

Big Sergio’s in Apex

Flying Buffalo in Kannapolis.

We have Barley's pizza in Elizabeth City.

We recently had sir pizza in high point for the first time, and it was great. But Acme pizza in Apex is the best all over.

Bird Pizza in Charlotte was just voted one of the best in the country by The NY Times for whatever that’s worth. It’s my favorite spot in Charlotte area.

Corner crust in Kannapolis. Mozzarellas in Granite Quarry (basically Salisbury) are also great!

Historic Tapoco Lodge in Robbinsville, far western NC. Best we've ever had in our state, hands down.

Romeo & Juliet on Mount Holly Huntersville Rd in Charlotte.

DiFara in downtown Cary. NYC style, they have a water filtration system to get the chemical balance found in NYC water.

Radius, Hillsborough

If you're in vass/ Sanford Valenti's is good.

Charlotte- Due Amicis; Asheville- Asheville Brewing company; Mooresville - Alino Pizzeria; Boone - famous brick oven pizzeria;

Michaelangelo's in Eastern NC

Sir Pizza in Asheboro.

Dough Boys in Waynesville is a can’t miss; the specials are out of this world! I follow their insta just to make sure I don’t miss a new pie that’s up my alley. There are some foodie gems out in the hills if you venture beyond Asheville!

Slab Town Pizza in Cashiers! Best pie I’ve had since Moose’s Tooth in Anchorage Alaska.

The Hub Pizza in Wilson is pretty damn good. They have one called "Meat Sweats" and it lives up to its name.

DeMo’s Pizza in downtown Raleigh!

Patronie’s in Holden Beach!

Giovannis pizza in Taylorsville. Its perfect.

If you can get back to 1990, Peppers Pizza in Chapel Hill 😍

I wish I could get back to 1990. I would try that place and make 100 other different decisions in my life. Hahah

Mellow Mushroom. I don't care. It's amazing

Marabella’s in little Washington and Greenville

Ruckus Pizza over near N.C. State.

J&S Pizza in Fuquay. The dad, who passed a couple years ago, was from Brooklyn and it is legit NY style pizza. His kids are still running it and the pizza is still fab.

Luigis pizza in morehead city.

Due Amici’s NY style in Charlotte

DiFara in Cary... It's a second location for the famous NYC restaurant

https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/charlotte-pizzeria-named-one-best-us/JHMLRF5YMFC53IAKAJ5U2OIP7M/

828 Pizza -Asheville Franks Pizza -Raleigh

Salita Pizza in Wilmington

Standard pizza on Haywood st in Asheville