Best pizza in Wilmington · Italian-American guide
Best Italian-American Pizza in Wilmington
The 5 best Italian-American pizzerias in Wilmington, North Carolina, ranked by editorial score. The red-sauce pizzeria tradition carried across America by Italian immigrants: generous cheese, a sturdy crust, and recipes passed down for generations. This is the neighborhood pizza most of the country grew up on.

1
Italian-American
Generations Pizzeria
Wilmington, NC
Family-run since 1962, a true Wilmington institution for classic pizza and subs.
9.6
Editorial Score
2
Traditional
Slice of Life Pizzeria & Pub
Wilmington, NC
Beloved local pub slinging generously topped pies since 1997.
9.4
Editorial Score
3
Traditional
Za Pie Pizza
Wilmington, NC
Secret historical dough recipe turns out melt-in-your-mouth pies.
8.7
Editorial Score
4
Italian-American
Nicola's Italian Restaurant
Wilmington, NC
Wood-fired pies and fresh pasta from a nearly two-decade Wilmington Italian mainstay.
7.8
Editorial Score
5
Italian-American
Terrazzo Trattoria
Wilmington, NC
Family-owned Wilmington trattoria turning out hand-crafted pizzas since 1999.
7.6
Editorial Score