National Pizza Day Celebration in Charlotte: A Slice of Local Flavor

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 marks National Pizza Day, and the city of Charlotte is buzzing with excitement.

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:

In addition to some that have specials going on around the holiday, Charlotte Observer reports that Emmy Squared is offering $5 off any pizza this National Pizza Day. You can find the promo code on the restaurant’s website for orders placed through their app or online platform.

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 C5 Magazine, here are the top four pizza spots in Charlotte, according to C5 readers.

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 pizza place for every craving. Here’s a list of some popular spots you can check out around the city:

– Buffalo style: Noble Smoke

– Chicago style: Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria

– Detroit style: Benny Pennello’s, Clover Joe’s Pizza

– Jersey style: Pi Pizza

– Neapolitan style: Hawthorne’s New York Pizza & Bar, Inizio Pizza Napoletana, Pure Pizza, True Crafted Pizza, Vapiano

– New York style: Luigi’s Pizza, Pino’s Pizza, Rico’s Acai, Revolution Ale House

– Roman style: Barraco’s Pizza

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 we’re not talking 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 list of pizzerias where you can find pickle pizzas and other unusual pies around Charlotte:

– Pizzeria Omaggio

– Johnny’s Pizza & Burgers

– Pure Pizza Central

– Lucky Dog Bark & Brew

– Mellow Mushroom

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:

– Pie Town

– Papa John’s Pizza

– Copper Modern Indian Cuisine

– Pomodoro’s Ristorante Italiano

– Intermezzo Pizzeria & Cafe

– Pizza Peel