Charlotte: Two Of Our Pizzerias Ranked Among The Best In The U.S.
Both the New York Times and the Italian publication 50 Top Pizza have recently published their distinguished “best pizza in America” lists. Two different Charlotte pizzerias were featured in these reports.
“The American pizza movement is in great ferment, with a new generation of artisans increasingly focused on product quality and ingredients, which has gained strong momentum in the past year, including the introduction of tasting menus by many pizzerias.” stated the guide’s 50 Top Pizza’s curators Barbara Guerra, Luciano Pignataro, and Albert Sapere via a press release.
The New York Times seems to agree with this sentiment, saying, “Pizza in America has never been better.”
As someone who frequently reviews (and eats) pizza, I, too, feel like the pizza game around the country has hit new heights. With that does come challenges. For example, sometimes, to find these stellar pies, you have to navigate through some sub-par variations. However, in addition to features that detail these unique pizza shops, we also have the likes of Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports, who have become huge personalities behind the world of pizza, producing reviews and creating apps like One Bite that help guide people where to find the highest scoring slice.
What you have to appreciate about both of these “best of” lists is that they feature almost every style of pizza you can think of. Sure, the traditional cheese slice may be considered the classic, but Neapolitan, deep dish, and artisan pizza have become just as common.
Here Are The Two Acclaimed Charlotte Pizzerias Recognized
The New York Times listed Bird Pizza on 510 E. 15th Street as one of the best 22 pizza spots in America. Here, “the pizzas are of a shareable size, featuring browned, caramelized crusts, and available with seasonal toppings like dandelion pesto and local mushrooms,” the New York Times said. Bird lists three pizza styles (plain, vegan, white) on their menu, allowing you to add nine different toppings.
Then, over at 1055 Metropolitan Ave, you will find Pizzeria Omaggio. This is the establishment praised by Italy’s 50 Top Pizza. Their menu is extensive and filled with salads, soups, pastas, and hot sandwiches in addition to full pies. Their pizza options include 11 different classic pizzas and 8 different white pies. In addition, they offer seasonal specialties like the “country” which is topped with pancetta, sliced onion, and roasted potatoes.
Regardless of your choice at Pizzeria Omaggio, each full pizza is $20 or less.
