Who has the best pizza in Lake Norman? It depends who you ask. We've compiled a list of local favorites from around the lake so you can taste-test them yourself and find your winner.
Brooklyn Boys prepares their dough, sauces, and dishes from family recipes. They serve a variety of pizza styles, as well as other Italian staples in a casual atmosphere. Cauliflower and gluten-free crusts are available.
Aliño Pizzaria serves Neapolitan-style pizza with imported ingredients, cooked to order in wood-fired ovens. Expansive indoor and outdoor seating available.
Pomodoro’s Italian American Cafe features a menu rooted in Italian tradition and American favorites served in a family-friendly atmosphere. Cauliflower crust is available.
Ghostface Brewery and Pizzeria serves New York-style pizza and locally crafted beer in a relaxed and welcoming space.
Meadow’s Wood Fired serves wood-fired, New York-style pizza with a cauliflower crust option as well as other Italian specialties. Limited indoor but plenty of outdoor seating.
Hawthorne’s NY Pizza & Bar is a family-owned restaurant chain that offers authentic New York-style pizza, Italian fare, and warm hospitality at 8 locations around Charlotte. Cauliflower crust available. Closed Mondays.
Pie in the Sky serves traditional and Detroit-style pizza as well as other Italian favorites. Weekly specials and lunch specials are offered daily. Indoor/outdoor seating is available. Closed Mondays.
Mandolino’s Artisan Pizza serves unique and delicious sheet pan (“Grandma style”) pizza along with other fresh, Italian favorites in a cozy atmosphere with indoor and patio seating. They offer a cauliflower crust option and daily specials.
Brickhouse Tavern is an American restaurant offering an extensive menu of classic dishes, brick oven pizza, and over 70 beer selections – including a wide range of Carolina craft brews.
Mama’s Pizza Express is a local takeout favorite, serving New York-style and pan pizza along with a wide variety of other Italian favorites. Gluten-free crust is available.
Brooklyn South is a family-friendly pizza parlor with a big menu of classic, casual Italian offerings and New York-style pizzas. Personal-size gluten-free pizzas are available.
Prosciutto’s Pizzeria & Pub serves gourmet New York-style brick-oven pizzas and calzones made from top-quality ingredients. One side of the restaurant is dedicated to families and features video games and a play area for kids. The other side features a full bar and dining room with an extensive wine and beer list. Cauliflower crust is available.
Maola’s Pizzeria and Restaurant is an unassuming spot serving New York and Sicilian-style pizza along with pasta, sandwiches, and a variety of Italian entrees. Daily lunch specials are offered. Personal-size cauliflower crust pizzas are available.
Taste of Buffalo Pizzeria is known for its Buffalo-style sheet pizza, pit wings, and love of the Buffalo Bills! Enjoy your meal in a lively, unpretentious atmosphere or take it to go. Personal-size cauliflower and gluten-free pizzas are available. Closed Mondays.
Slice House Pizza is a neighborhood restaurant serving New York-style pizza and other Italian fare. Personal-size cauliflower and gluten-free pizzas are available. Closed Sundays.
Tony’s Pizza serves authentic New York-style pizza and other Italian favorites in a casual atmosphere. Pizza by the slice is offered as well as personal-size cauliflower and gluten-free pizzas.
Uncle Maddio’s Pizza offers something different: customers can build their own pizzas & salads, assembly-line style, at this family-friendly spot. Gluten-free crusts and allergy-specific handling available.
Joey’s Fine Food and Pizza serves its pizza prepared in the traditional Neapolitan style using only fresh and imported ingredients. Gluten-free crust available. Closed Tuesdays.
Giovanni’s Pizza and Pasta specializes in New York-style, hand-tossed pizza and authentic Italian dishes. Gluten-free options are available. Closed Mondays.
Pellegrino’s Trattoria serves traditional, Detroit-style, and deep-dish pizza with slices available. They also have an extensive menu of Italian sandwiches, pasta, and entrees that you can enjoy while dining in or order for takeout. Closed Sun/Mon/Tue.
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