Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the Wilmington area 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 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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. Mellow Mushroom Wrightsville Beach

- Rating: 3.5/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 224 Causeway Drive Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Ledo Pizza

- Rating: 3.5/5 (38 reviews)
- Address: 6801 Parker Farm Drive Ste 115 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Antonio's Pizza & Pasta

- Rating: 3.6/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3501 Oleander Drive Ste 2 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Brixx Wood Fired Pizza + Craft Bar

- Rating: 3.8/5 (220 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6801 Main St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Italian Bistro

- Rating: 3.8/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8211 Market St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Michaelangelo's New York Style Pizza

- Rating: 3.8/5 (80 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 228 Eastwood Road Unit 4A Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Mellow Mushroom Wilmington

- Rating: 3.8/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4311 Oleander Drive Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Brooklyn Pizza Co.

- Rating: 3.8/5 (184 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6932 Market St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Nicola's Italian

- Rating: 3.8/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5704 Oleander Drive Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Antonio's Pizza Beau Rivage

- Rating: 3.8/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5932 Carolina Beach Road Ste 100 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Pie's On Pizzeria & Grill

- Rating: 3.9/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 4107 Oleander Drive Ste F Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Girls With Dough

- Rating: 4.1/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 204 Arcadian Row Ste 100 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Desserts, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Ponysaurus Brewing

- Rating: 4.1/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 214 Market St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Beer Gardens
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Vito's Midtown Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 2305 College Road Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Your Pie Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (108 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4403 Oleander Drive Ste H Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: American, Pizza, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Mellow Mushroom Wilmington - Downtown

- Rating: 4.2/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 208 North Water St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Agostino's Pizza & Pasta

- Rating: 4.2/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4712 New Centre Drive Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Jay's Incredible Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 3600 South College Road Ste A Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Benny's Big Time Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (419 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 206 Greenfield St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. I Love NY Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 28 North Front St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Wheelz Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (94 reviews)
- Address: 7037 Wrightsville Ave. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Dough House Pizza Co

- Rating: 4.4/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 300 North Front St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Wrightsville Beach Brewery

- Rating: 4.4/5 (363 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 6201 Oleander Drive Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: New American, Breweries, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Jax 5th Avenue Deli & Ale House

- Rating: 4.4/5 (234 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5046 New Centre Drive Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Delis, Sports Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Hoobie's Ny Pizza & Hoagies

- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2708 Exchange Drive Ste B Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Sandwiches, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Brooklyn Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 5327 Oleander Drive Ste 100 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Cugino Forno Pizzeria - Wilmington

- Rating: 4.5/5 (192 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1020 Princess St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Salad, Gelato
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Za Pie Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.6/5 (62 reviews)
- Address: 6142 Carolina Beach Road Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Salita Pizza

- Rating: 4.6/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 615 South 16th St. Ste 130 Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Pizzeria Don Luca

- Rating: 4.8/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 1215 North 4th St. Wilmington, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Tuscan
- 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.