Celebrate National Pizza Day in Charlotte by grabbing a slice at these local spots
No matter how you slice it, it’s no secret that pizza is a fan-favorite food not only in Charlotte, but all over the world.
Good news for pizza lovers — today is National Pizza Day.
Lucky for local foodies, the city is home to dozens of delicious restaurants serving up slices of the beloved dish. So if you’re looking for an excuse to enjoy some pizza, this is it.
Here’s our list of the 5 best ways to celebrate National Pizza Day around Charlotte:
Enjoy National Pizza Day deals
Looking to dine on a discount for National Pizza Day? In addition to some national pizza chains that have specials going on around the holiday, here’s where you can go to get a deal on pizza for the holiday:
Location: 1508 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
Location: 1932 Hawkins St, Charlotte, NC 28203
Emmy Squared is offering $5 off any pizza this National Pizza Day. You can find the promo code on the restaurant’s Instagram page for orders placed through the Emmy mobile app or website.
Check out the best pizzeria in Charlotte
While not every restaurant is offering special deals for National Pizza Day, there are still plenty of other places where you can treat yourself to a nice slice of pizza — so why not try the best of the best? After hundreds of nominations and multiple rounds of voting for CharlotteFive’s Readers’ Choice best pizza contest, here are top four pizza spots in Charlotte, according to C5 readers.
Location: 710 W Trade St f, Charlotte, NC 28202
Location: 8133 Ardrey Kell Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277
Location: 1381 Chestnut Ln, Matthews, NC 28104
Location: 106 N Main St suite b, Belmont, NC 28012
Location: 500 S Main St #401, Mooresville, NC 28115
Location: 901 S Kings Dr #150, Charlotte, NC 28204
Location: 327 W Tremont Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203
Have a pizza party with every style of pizza
Though we’re in the Carolinas, you can find just about every style of pizza in Charlotte. From a classic Chicago-style deep dish to a thin New York slice, we have a long list of local pizzerias you can go to, no matter what you are craving.
Here’s a list of some popular spots you can check out around the city:
Buffalo style: Bisonte Pizza Co., Taste of Buffalo Pizzeria
Chicago style: Reginella Pizzeria & Ristorante
Detroit style: Emmy Squared, Jet’s Pizza, Room and Board
Jersey style: Geno D’s Pizza, Sal’s Pizza Factory
Neapolitan style: Alino, Angeline’s, Figo36, Inizio Pizza, Livy’s Neapolitan Pizzeria
New York style: Bella Fresco Cafe, Bird Pizzeria, Hawthorne’s New York Pizza and Bar, Libretto’s Pizzeria, Portofino’s Ristorante Italiano e Pizzeria
Roman style: Pizzeria Omaggio
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Try out a pickle pizza (or other interesting toppings)
Nothing beats a classic pizza topped with pepperoni, sausage or fresh veggies, but some pizzerias have gotten creative in the kitchen with toppings, too — and I’m not talking about the great debate of pineapple on pizzas.
If you’re up for the challenge of spicing up your slice this National Pizza Day, here’s a a list of local restaurants where you can find pickle pizzas and other unusual pies around Charlotte:
Location: 224 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Great Wagon Road Distilling Co.
Location: 610 Anderson St, Charlotte, NC 28205
Location: 1609 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204
Location: 475 N. Generals Blvd., Lincolnton, NC 28092
Location: 127 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC 28152
Location: 1107 N. Main St., Lancaster, SC 29720
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Treat yourself to a dessert pizza
Who says you can’t have pizza for dinner and dessert? If you’ve got a sweet tooth, here’s a list of restaurants that have dessert pies on the menu, including s’mores pizza and Nutella pizza:
Location: #F1, 7315 Waverly Walk Ave #7, Charlotte, NC 28277
Location: 475 N. Generals Blvd., Lincolnton, NC 28092
Location: 127 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC 28152
Location: 1107 N. Main St., Lancaster, SC 29720
Location: 106 S Sharon Amity Rd B, Charlotte, NC 28211
Location: 8504 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210
Location: 3312 US-21 N #110, Fort Mill, SC 29715
