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Legendary Asheville North Carolina Pizza Restaurant Opening In Charlotte

Author Debbie Nance

If I had to choose one of my all time favorite indulgent meals, near the top would be pizza.  And, I remember sometime last year reading about this well known spot in Asheville.  It is legendary among folks in the know.  PIE.ZAA made a name for themselves due to the popularity of their massive slices of New York-style pizza.  And, now The Charlotte Observer says we can expect the giant pizza to make its way to Charlotte by the end of the year.

PIE.ZAA started in 2020 in Asheville as a late night place to grab a slice or a pie.  So, it’s our turn to get a piece of the pie here in South End of Charlotte, North Carolina.  The PIE.ZAA menu is about what you would expect with all the classic flavor options.  Plus, they offer a specialty pizza that rotates each month.  And, if you want something sweet to go with your savory pie, they offer huge cookies, too.  Apparently, they like everything big.  And, that’s fine with me!

Although we don’t know the exact opening date of PIE.ZAA in Charlotte, they hope to get it done by year’s end or beginning of of 2024.  And, the location is to be a 2500 square foot space at 1440 S. Tryon St.  The spot is also home to Wooden Robot Brewery and more.

I remember writing about them last year because of the tremendous size of PIE.ZAA’s 28 inch pie.  And, at the time I was also interested in their “zip dip.”  That was described as a cherry pepper parmesan sauce made in-house.  But, I can’t wait to try their enormous New York style pizza when PIE.ZAA opens right near our office.  That could be dangerous.

6 Places to Enjoy a Great Pizza Pie in Charlotte, North Carolina

Are you a pizza lover like me? Pizza is one of my favorite types of food to eat. I’m talking breakfast, lunch, dinner, or snack. If I could eat pizza every day, honestly, I probably would. While living in Charlotte these last few months, I have been exploring different restaurant options in the area. Finding the perfect pizza pie in Charlotte is like finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

So, while we’re here and I am thinking about the perfect pizza let’s find some great spots. I decided to gather a list of some of the best pizza places by either personal experience or places I plan to visit just from the menu. These are some of the must-try pizza places in the Charlotte area. Of course, they might not be all of the pizza spots that you can think of in Charlotte but it’s a great start. So let’s take a look at some pizza spots in Charlotte and some great things on their menu and start planning your pizza date. The weather is getting warmer and we’re ready to bite on some pizza while relaxing on a restaurant patio. Let’s eat!

  • Benny Ferrovia's

    Listen, I experienced Benny Ferrovia’s for the first time a few months ago and it is truly cheese-loving goodness! It was after a long night out and this late-night pizza spot is serving pizza so big one slice fills you up like a personal pan. The slices are huge, they’re fresh, and beyond tasty! Enjoy cheese, pepperoni, Italian sausage, or garlic mushroom slice. Doesn’t that sound like something good to enjoy after a long, fun night out? I sure did!

  • Bird Pizzeria

    Well, now we’re off to Bird Pizzeria. This is one place I have wanted to try since before moving to Charlotte. I went to try it out twice and was unable to enjoy it because the line was so long. Now when a place is always that good, it makes you want to enjoy it even more. Because now I know that everyone else also loves it as well. At Bird Pizzeria, you can enjoy toppings such as hot honey, pepperoni, sausage, kale, arugula, and more!

     

  • Intermezzo Pizzeria

    Intermezzo Pizzeria is one of those want to try on my list. Yes, I have a list in my notes of places I want to try in Charlotte. Intermezzo Pizzeria is one of them. This pizza spot is restaurant style with options from starters, salads, pizza, pasta, and more. Enjoy pizza options such as pesto chicken, Mexican style pizza, grilled fungi, supreme, grilled veggie, and more!

     

  • Inizio Pizza Napoletana

    Here is a spot that I did not know about until doing some research for this list. Inizio Pizza Napoletana is in the Dilworth area of Charlotte and looks pretty great! They provide Neapolitan style pizza and lets you enjoy some great pizza tasting options. The menu includes pizza options such as a classic margherita and specialty pizzas like a Luigi that has toppings such as broccoli rabe, sausage, buffalo, and mozzarella.

     

  • Pizzeria Omaggio

    Pizzeria Omaggio is an authentic Italian pizzeria that will serve you some traditional pizza. It gives you authentic Italian pizzeria and allows you to enjoy some great crust and fresh ingredients. Not only do they have pizza, but they’re also serving options such as Italian sandwiches, homemade soups, salads, pastas, and more! The pizza options include the classics like margherita and parmigiana or white options like dolce salato or mortazza. Sounds pretty tasty to me! Have you ever been?

  • Luisa's Brick Oven Pizzeria

    Luisa’s Brick Oven Pizzeria is a spot I have never been to but it looks pretty good to me. You can enjoy pizzas, appetizers, salads, calzones, pasta dishes, and more! Their pizza options include things like four cheese pizza, eggplant special, or fiorentina pizza that has fresh spinach, garlic, parmigiano, and fontina cheese. It’s actually getting me pretty hungry right now just typing this out!

Debbie Nance is the afternoon co-host along with her husband on "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for 18 years. Debbie is a CMA Award winner for Radio Personality of the Year. And, she has worked in radio for 40 years. Before her current afternoon position, Debbie spent more than a decade as co-host on morning shows in several markets across the Southeast. As a content creator for Country 1037, Debbie writes articles about food, new restaurants in the Carolinas and travel experiences.

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