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Best Pizza in Charlotte
The most essential pies in Charlotte, ranked by the Great Pizza Places editorial team. We currently rank 14 pizzerias here, with New York and Artisan leading the scene.
- Ranked
- Top 14
- High score
- 9.4
- On the map
- 14
List last updated October 2026
#1 in Charlotte
Hawthorne's NY Pizza & Bar
New York · Editorial score 9.4
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Charlotte pizza FAQ
What is the best pizza in Charlotte?
Our editorial team currently ranks Hawthorne's NY Pizza & Bar as the best pizza in Charlotte, North Carolina. Charlotte's beloved NY slice destination with foldable pies. A new york-leaning pie that helps define what pizza tastes like in Charlotte today.
What style of pizza is Charlotte known for?
New York is the most common style among our ranked Charlotte pizzerias (6 of 14). The top-rated New York spot is Hawthorne's NY Pizza & Bar.
How many pizza places does Great Pizza Places rank in Charlotte?
We currently rank the top 14 pizza places in Charlotte, North Carolina, scored on crust, sauce, cheese, ingredients, and consistency.
How does Great Pizza Places rank pizzerias in Charlotte?
Every Charlotte pizzeria is reviewed on five criteria — crust, sauce, cheese, ingredients, and consistency — combined into an editorial score from 0 to 10. Rankings are updated as we revisit and add new places.