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Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Charlotte area by diners

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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 rectangular 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 proof enough: More than 74,000 pizza restaurants were logged in the United States in 2024, up just under 1% over the last five years. 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-rated pizza shops in the Charlotte area based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of February 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "pizza" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Charlotte were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items.

Get ready to find the perfect place for your next slice!

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#30. Intermezzo Pizzeria and Cafe

- Rating: 4.0/5 (450 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1427 East 10th St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Wolfman Pizza

- Rating: 4.0/5 (112 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 106 South Sharon Amity Road Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Zio Casual Italian

- Rating: 4.0/5 (199 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 116 Middleton Drive Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Margaux's Wine, Pizza & Market

- Rating: 4.0/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 316 Main St. Pineville, North Carolina
- Categories: Wine Bars, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Emmy Squared Pizza - Plaza Midwood

- Rating: 4.0/5 (231 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1508 Central Ave. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Portofino's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.0/5 (290 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3124 Eastway Drive Ste 510 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Sal's Pizza Factory

- Rating: 4.0/5 (312 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3723 Monroe Road Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Pure Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (266 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1911 Central Ave. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Pizzeria Sapienza CLT

- Rating: 4.1/5 (214 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 620 North Church St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Trio

- Rating: 4.1/5 (245 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10709 McMullen Creek Pkwy Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Burgers, Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Benny Pennello's

- Rating: 4.1/5 (529 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2909 North Davidson St. Ste 100 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Protagonist Beer

- Rating: 4.1/5 (120 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 227 Southside Drive Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Beer Bar, Brewpubs
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Bird Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.2/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 510 East 15th St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Levantes Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (103 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10405 Park Road Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Inizio Pizza Napoletana

- Rating: 4.2/5 (363 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2230 Park Road Ste 103 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Gelato, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Wolfman Pizza - Charlotte

- Rating: 4.2/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8504 Park Road Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. North Italia

- Rating: 4.2/5 (780 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1414 South Tryon St. Ste 140 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Seaboard Brewing, Tap Room & Wine Bar

- Rating: 4.3/5 (157 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 213 North Trade St. Matthews, North Carolina
- Categories: Wine Bars, Brewpubs, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Inizio Pizza Napoletana

- Rating: 4.3/5 (692 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 10620 Providence Road Ste A Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Gelato
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Capishe Real Italian Kitchen

- Rating: 4.4/5 (613 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 500 East Morehead St. Ste 100 Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Osteria LuCa

- Rating: 4.4/5 (206 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4127 Park Road Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. The Exchange Pizza Depot

- Rating: 4.5/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 213 North Trade St. Matthews, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Salud Cerveceria

- Rating: 4.6/5 (139 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3306-C North Davidson St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Breweries, Coffee & Tea, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. The Crust Pizza - ParkTowne Village

- Rating: 4.6/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1600 East Woodlawn Road Ste 250 ParkTowne Village Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Salud Beer Shop

- Rating: 4.7/5 (148 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3306-B North Davidson St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Geno D's Pizza

- Rating: 4.8/5 (260 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 224 East 7th St. Charlotte, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 321 metros.

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