South Carolina Restaurant Home to the Best Pizza in the U.S.
Looking for a good slice of pizza? Aren’t we all? Pizza is one of those things that I can eat any day, any time. I’m talking breakfast, lunch, or dinner….

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Getty ImagesLooking for a good slice of pizza? Aren't we all? Pizza is one of those things that I can eat any day, any time. I'm talking breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Pizza certainly works for any and every occasion and I love it. When people discuss their favorite pizzerias, it's never just your typical Pizza Hut and Papa John's. It's all of those hidden gems that we can all appreciate. The ones cooking in a wood-fired oven, fresh ingredients, whole mozzarella, all of the things that make pizza authentic. The Carolinas may be known for bb1 and seafood, but our pizza game is pretty great too.
South Carolina Pizza Spot
Each year, Yelp creates its list of the best restaurants. This year, they did a list of the best pizzerias in the U.S. For the list of 2024, one South Carolina restaurant made the top 100. That's right, the top 100 spots in the country for pizza and South Carolina is home to one of them. According to the list and many customer reviews, The Obstinate Daughter, in Sullivan's Island has some of the best pizza.
They aren't your average spot that's just a pizzeria, the restaurant serves up a wide range of options for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy your choice between sandwiches, pizzas, pasta, and more. But, we're here to discuss their pizza. Enjoy options like their Cheeky Monkey which has guanciale, tomato, red onion, chili flake, and parsley. You can also get their The Moultrie (how ironic with my name) which has pepperoni, Mepkin Abbey shiitake, tomato, mozzarella, and parmesan. The menu shows that their pizza options are a wide range but they also use fresh ingredients to make some of the most authentic pizza you can imagine. Wondering what other cities you should visit for some of the best pizza? Check out Yelp's full list here.
Charlotte Home to Some of the Best Pizza Spots in North Carolina
If there is one thing that I can eat every single day, it's pizza. Pizza is so good any and every day no matter what time of the day it is. I can enjoy a slice for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even for a late-night snack. I know, not everyone may enjoy a good slice of pizza but I cannot relate to that life. My friends know that me and pizza go together really bad! Even the basic cheese slice can really brighten my day up. But, one thing about me is I enjoy finding new places to try out. When I am in a new city or new state, I am always looking for great foods to try out. Pizza is typically on that list when I find a cool hole-in-the-wall spot that seems small, but probably tastes even better.
So, since I have officially been in North Carolina for a year now I know there is so much I need to explore. I want to find a few pizza spots to try out throughout the state. I heard there are some great, small pizza spots home to some of the greatest pizzas you can try. I asked around and did some research through TikTok and Google and compiled a list of some of the best pizza spots in North Carolina. Of course, Charlotte had quite a few spots on the list which means I can check those out soon but I certainly want to be able to find some throughout the state as well. Check out this list of some of the best pizza spots I could find in the state of North Carolina and tell me what you think!
Manhattan Pizza - Raleigh, North Carolina
So, I found this one on TikTok and it certainly got my attention really quick by how great it looked in the videos. Manhattan Pizza is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and serving up some great options. Manhattan Pizza is serving up that class Manhattan, New York pizza slices right here in the Carolina. You can build your own pizza or try some unique flavors such as truffle porcini, spinach pie, Manhattan supreme, steak & cheese, mac n cheesy, and so much more! The photos and videos are making me want to take a day trip to Raleigh just to give it a taste!
Giacomo's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant - Charlotte, North Carolina
Are you hungry? Well, here is another spot you can check out that's right here in Charlotte. Giacomo's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant is serving up all of your pizza dreams in a single slice. Enjoy a slice of authentic NY style pizza right here in Charlotte. Their menu has pizza options like buffalo chicken, alfredo pizza, bruschetta, and the classics like cheese or pepperoni.
Randy's Pizza - Raleigh, North Carolina
Of course, this one had my name so I had to take a look into more information on this spot. Randy's Pizza is located in Raleigh and is home to the largest slice in the Triangle. They've got NY style pizza and subs all available for you. You can enjoy pizza options like lasagna, supreme, BBQ chicken, kickin' Hawaiian, and more!
Lost Province Brewing Co. - Boone, North Carolina
If you are ever out in the buttons, then you know Boone. Right in Boone, you can find this great pizza spot. Lost Province Brewing Co. is serving up authentic pizza with all house made ingredients. Their traditional Neapolitan dough will give you a crisp crunch and flavor to your pizza. Their wood fired pizza menu has some cool names for their unique flavors. The sweet beet pizza has Rosemary Olive Oil, Fresh Mozzarella, Gorgonzola, Sweet Potatoes, Beets, Candied Walnuts, Rosemary, and Jalapeño Honey. Plus there's "The Bubba" pizza that has Pimento Cheese, Fresh Mozzarella, Heritage Farms Bacon, House Pickled Jalapeños, Roasted Red Peppers, Pickled Yellow Onion. Talk about some great tasting options!
PIE.ZZA - Charlotte & Asheville, North Carolina
Here is a goodie that has two North Carolina locations that we can enjoy. Whether you're here in Charlotte or hanging out in Asheville, you can visit PIE.ZZA and grab a slice. They're home to some of the best late night pizza in America. At PIE.ZZA, you can get a wide range of topping options from their sausage pie and garden pie to their buffalo souljah pie and roni pie. The flavors and ingredients are unique, but the photos and videos truly look great! It's certainly something I need to give a try.
Hunt Brothers Pizza - Multiple Spots Throughout North Carolina
If you want somewhere with multiple locations then we have found the one for you. Hunt Brothers has multiple locations throughout the state, so you can give them a taste in multiple cities throughout North Carolina. Hunt Brothers Pizza is serving up tons of pizza options with up to 1,024 topping combinations that you can tackle at one price. Whether you get their original crust or thin crust, you will be sure to taste all of the flavors. Enjoy their lotsa meat pizza, veggie pizza, or even a breakfast pizza. That's right, breakfast!