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2025 Pizza Guide

Cosmo's Pizzeria Southern Shores

If you're searching for great pizza on the Outer Banks, look no further than Cosmo's Pizzeria at The Marketplace in Southern Shores! We offer authentic New York-style pizza made fresh and just the way you like, using only the highest quality ingredients. Try one of our specialty pizzas, such as the classic Margarita or BBQ Chicken, or keep it simple with your choice of toppings. If New York-style pizza isn't your thing, we also offer a variety of salads, pasta dishes and subs.

American Pie

Discover the best homemade ice cream and authentic made-from-scratch New York Style pizza the Outer Banks has to offer at American Pie in Kill Devil Hills. An Outer Banks favorite for lunch, dinner or a delicious scoop of scrumptious ice cream after a day at the beach.   It was 1978 when Eddie and Lou Miller first opened Miller’s Seafood and Steakhouse. As a teenager, their son Brian spent his summers working in the restaurant, getting familiar with the family business. After...

Cosmo's Pizzeria in Corolla

Best Pizza in in Corolla since 1995! Cosmo’s Pizzeria has continued to be a family favorite on the northern Outer Banks for over 15 years. Outdoor dining, full bar, and specialty menu (including gluten-free pizza) are a few of our many highlights. Take Out, Dine-in our comfortable bar or chill out on our breezy patio.We hope to see you and your family the next time you’re visiting the OBX!

Black Pelican

Black Pelican oceanfront restaurant is one of the Outer Banks’ premier restaurants serving lunch and dinner daily. Black Pelican is where you can enjoy fresh seafood, steaks, vegetarian dishes, sandwiches and some of the barrier island’s best wood-fired pizzas complete with a beautiful ocean view from the dining rooms and outdoor deck. The restaurant is big enough to handle large parties, but the setting is intimate enough for a cozy date.

Mac Daddys

Located on the southern end of Emerald Isle, and easy to reach for visitors staying throughout the Crystal Coast, Mac Daddy’s is the destination of choice for countless fun-seeking vacationers of all ages who want a big dose of entertainment off the sand. Featuring a bowling alley, sports bar, arcade, and a sister miniature golf course – (the Golfin’ Dolphin) - visitors can expect plenty of good times when they make an outing to this all-around fun amusement center.

Carolina Home and Garden

Carolina Home & Garden was established in 1996. Over the years, we have grown into much more than your local Garden Shop. We have thrived on being a unique and beautiful boutique garden center for almost 25 years. Owner's Brian & Stephanie...

Little Caesars Pizza

When you are ready for pizza, Little Caesars Pizza is ready for you! Little Caesars' Hot-N-Ready pizza can be picked up any time, with no need to call ahead. Simply stop in and grab a Hot-n-Ready large cheese or pepperoni pizza to go! You...

Giant Slice Pizza

Giant Slice Pizza offers dine-in, carry-out and free delivery service. They have been serving up pizza pies in Corolla for over 15 years and offer an Italian-style, family-friendly menu with plenty of selections. This includes New York-Style pizza...

An Italian and American restaurant with a huge recreation room including pool tables. 

Specializing in exquisite and refreshing island cuisine in a classy yet casual tropical ambience, Barefoot Bernie's Tropical Grill & Bar has become a true destination on the Outer Banks restaurant circuit. The bright and welcoming family...

Visitors who are in the mood for a casual appetizer or meal, or just a Happy Hour drink after a long day of exploring Downtown Morehead City, can settle into a table or bar stool at Beach Bumz Pub & Pizzeria.

Bella Cucina is a family-friendly authentic Italian restaurant that has plenty of big bold flavors and lots of down-home hospitality to spare. Located along Southport Supply Rd and close to a number of local hotels and motels, Bella Cucina is a...

Bella Pizza offers New York style pizza, strombolis, calzones, and hot & cold sub sandwiches. Delivery is available.

Head to Benny Tesoro's in Nags Head. Golden brown crust with a white creamy mozz, lightly crisped with bubbles.  Come as hungry as the pirates, grab a beer next door at the Lost Colony Brewery, and wreck yourself on our 28" pizzas.

Big Apple Pizzeria is a Havelock pizza place that certainly lives up to its “Big” moniker. With an extensive menu, large slices of topping-loaded pies, and dine-in, take-out and delivery options, this eatery that’s found just off...

Black Sheep Beaufort is a favorite destination for fresh local ingredients and incredible views in the heart of the downtown Beaufort area. Renowned for their brick oven pizzas, this eatery is a great destination for food fans of all tastes after a...

Circle Pizza is a convenient and popular option for family cooks who want to take an evening off, and enjoy a satisfying meal delivered right to the vacation rental home or hotel room door. Subtly located in a small shopping plaza along busy Emerald...

Colington Pizza offers unique, gourmet pizzas as well as sandwiches and salads. Kids and grown ups all love pizza, so let Colington Pizza serve your entire family. 

Serving fresh pizza for more than two decades!

Enjoy an easy-going meal that can appease everyone in the family with a visit to this centrally located pizza restaurant that features dine-in, take-out, and delivery options. Located along Highway 70 and easy to reach for visitors throughout the...

Regardless of the time of day, Cru Wine Bar, Coffee Shop & Wine Store is a comprehensive and distinctive destination in the downtown area that can cater to all tastes and appetites. From a hot coffee in the morning to start a day of exploring...

Dare Devil’s Pizzeria is the perfect beach town pizzeria, where you can enjoy good food and a casual atmosphere with a menu that will please anyone in your group. Whether you’re in the mood for pizza, or you prefer a salad, sandwich or...

Pizza, sandwiches and snacks are available for carry out or delivery at this familiar favorite. Domino’s Pizza is where you’ll satisfy a craving for hot, delicious, cheesy pizza and subs with all your favorite toppings. Great pizza at...

With two locations in the heart of the Crystal Coast, and a familiar menu that is packed with pizza, appetizers, pasta, and more, Domino’s Pizza is a reliable choice for an easy-going meal that the entire family can sink their teeth into...

Dry Street Pub & Pizza is a fresh pizza joint on the slightly inland outskirts of Downtown Southport that features a nice and colorful array of elevated Italian cuisine. With a 20-year history of providing Southport locals and visitors with an...

Duck Pizza Company’s menu features a huge selection of creative pizza combinations with 24 varieties to choose from. They also offer a variety of ice cold beer. Eat in, take out or take advantage of free delivery from Pine Island to...

Though Elizabeth’s Pizza might look like a small pizza joint, with a subtle location along a busy section of commercialized Market Street, the decadent menu offers so much more than a slice or two of pie. Boasting a wealth of appetizers...

Falcone’s Italian Restaurant and Pizza is a classic Italian food restaurant in a slightly busy section of Leland that’s easy to reach via US Highway 17. Tucked away in a busy shopping center, this small but welcoming restaurant features...

The aptly named Famous Restaurant has built a reputation over the years as New Bern’s go-to destination for delicious Greek and Italian fare, and the eatery still wows the crowds with plenty of budget-friendly and delicious dishes to go...

Famous Pizza and Subs is a convenient destination for a crowd pleasing take-out or fast and casual dine-in meal, just outside of Downtown Southport. Located close to the junction of 87 and 211 – the two main roads that lead to Southport...

Fat Tony’s Italian Pub is where comfort food and Downtown Wilmington’s hip bar scene combine, to completely decadent and filling results. Located just a block away from the waterfront, this casual stop for Italian fare, pizza, and...

WELCOME TO OBX’S HOTTEST GATHERING SPOT—a celebration of craft, comfort, community, & conversation. LOCATED IN THE NEWLY RESTORED HOTEL MANTEO, we’re serving up stone-oven pizzas & hearth-fired skillets, along with Weeping...

Enjoy an easy meal without ever leaving the boardwalk with a stop at Franks Pizza. Serving Carolina Beach vacationers for more than 40 years, this casual pizza joint has satisfied generations of families with big floppy slices that are more than...

Frank’s Pizza & Subs is a simple and tasty restaurant that’s found off the beaten path in the inland town of Newport. Offering a small dining area with booths and a casual atmosphere, as well as take-out and delivery service, this...

Charming and unique, Full Circle Café is a welcoming destination in the downtown Morehead City area for any diner who appreciates a little creativity and a world of flavor with every meal. Located within a small and unimposing structure along...

Delicious sauce and crust make for delicious pizza! 

Casual Italian eatery with delicious choices. 

With delicious pizzas and attractive prices, Gina's Pizza has developed a reputation as a popular place to go for easy, no-frills Italian fare that’s always a crowd pleaser. Located on the edges of the downtown area, and close to virtually all...

Bakery, breakfast and pizza dinners at a Hateras Island mainstay. 

Whether you are on the hunt for a filling and fresh breakfast or a wholly unique and inspired lunch, Helios' Hideaway can satisfy the largest of appetites on Ocracoke Island. Distinctive for its tempting range of Greek fare that ranges from salads...

Wilmington has more than its fair share of exceptional pizza joints, and even locals and visitors who are in the quieter Cape Fear regions, like the northern city outskirts near Interstate 40, will find a fantastic pizza joint to call their own...

Tucked away along busy Arendell Street in central Morehead City, Ioanni's Grill is a fine destination for visitors and locals who are in the mood for something a little different. Specializing in pizza, pasta, Italian fare, and Greek specialties...

Jax Fifth Avenue Deli & Ale House may look like a Swiss retreat, but the downhome cuisine and friendly atmosphere is the hallmark of a southern destination. Featuring an expansive interior with plenty of bar seating and TVs to watch the big...

Kornerstone Bistro is a fun and slightly elevated little restaurant along Market Street that specializes in Italian, Mediterranean, and Latin cuisine. Boasting heaping plates of fresh pasta, and eye-catching appetizers that pair perfect with a...

Situated just outside of the heart of the historic district, food lovers can enjoy a taste of Sicily without ever leaving the Inner banks with a visit to the acclaimed La Casetta Italian Cuisine restaurant. Now offering three locations in the...

A Sicilian-style restaurant with a cozy ambiance. 

Take a trip outside of the heart of downtown New Bern to uncover this gem of an Italian restaurant that’s an easy drive away from the historic district. La Rosa Italian Restaurant is a popular local destination for fresh Italian flavors, with...

Hungry Emerald Isle vacationers won’t be disappointed by the ridiculously huge pizzas that are served up regularly by Lazzara’s Pizza & Subs. With gigantic slices and rich toppings, as well as other Italian fare for diners who...

Lucky 12 Tavern, located at Milepost 12 Beach Road has everything a great restaurant and bar should have: great food, great beverages, tons of personality and lots of TV's.  Lucky 12 prides itself on serving the freshest North Carolina Seafood...

Crystal Coast vacationers can satisfy a pizza craving with a quick visit to Luigi’s Pizza. Well-known among Carteret County locals as one of the most satisfying pies around, Luigi’s features gigantic, New York-style pizzas that barely...

Enjoy a crowd-pleasing meal that everyone can dive into with a quick stop at this Nags Head *take out only* eatery that has plenty of traditional and specialty pies to suit all tastes. Madisons Pizza has a lengthy menu that is chock full of...

For a quick and easy lunch in between New Bern shopping destinations, to a delivery or take-out meal that everyone in the family will adore, there’s a lot to love with every visit to Mario's Pizza New Bern. Featuring a long menu of pies and...

If you are looking for authentic cuisine and the area’s best New York style stone oven pizza made from scratch, you will love Max’s Italian Restaurant.  Max’s  is conveniently located in the Dare Centre MP 6 3/4 in Kill...

Monkey Bar & Grill is a local joint with a casual atmosphere and a variety of fun eats that will appeal to visitors of all ages and tastes. Located in the heart of Atlantic Beach, and an easy drive away from the area’s local beaches and...

Located at Milepost 13 in Nags Head, across from Jockey’s Ridge State Park, we have unbelievable views from our second floor deck of the Atlantic Ocean and the historic Nags Head cottages. As a matter of fact, we don’t believe that you...

Pizza fans of all tastes will find something to love at Nags Head Pizza Company, thanks to its lengthy menu that’s filled with both traditional and more unique and creative pies for hungry patrons who want to try something new. Able to...

Though Nicola’s restaurant might not stand out along this busy section of Market Street, the stellar menu, which is loaded with a wealth of Italian favorites and decadent specialties, will lead visitors and locals back to this Italian joint...

Don’t let the name – or rather, the lack of a name – fool you. No Name Pizza and Subs is a popular eatery that has been a local and longtime vacationer recommendation since it first opened in 1982. Subtly located in a small...

Oceans is a chick little dining option for visitors who are staying in Wrightsville Beach’s sprawling Holiday Inn Resort. Featuring a large and open dining room, as well as several nearby lounges that boast indoor or outdoor ocean views...

Visitors and locals who are running errands or enjoying a leisurely day of shopping along Oleander Drive can satisfy a big Greek appetite with a visit to Olympia Restaurant. Tucked away in a small shopping center off of Hilton Ave, this little...

Sample decadent Italian cuisine in a beautifully ornate atmosphere with a visit to Osteria Cicchetti. This classic but slightly modern bistro has a wonderful selection of Italian specialties that are sure to appease any hankering for decadent global...

The Outer Banks Brewing Station, established in 2001, is the first wind powered brewpub in the U.S. and an icon on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Look for the 92 foot wind turbine in the backyard beer garden. A pub by the classic European style...

With an extensive menu that lends itself well to both dine-in Italian feasts and take-home family meals, Panichellis Pizzeria is a great destination for Italian fare cravings of all varieties. Located just slightly off the beaten path for downtown...

Papa John’s Pizza serves fresh, delicious pizza made just the way you like it. Piled with toppings and loaded with cheese, Papa John’s is a familar favorite for pizza delivery and takeout no matter where you live. 

The secret to Papa John's is much like the secret to making a better pizza - the more you put into it, the more you get out of it. Our pizza family is as hungry for perfection today as we were when we first opened our doors more than 30 years ago...

Dive into a taste of Italy and sample a menu that everyone in the family will enjoy with a visit to Paula’s Pizza & Italian Restaurant. Featuring a warm and cozy atmosphere that’s ideal for the filling Italian fare, this family run...

Vacationers who are staying at the Bald Head Island Club don’t have to venture too far away from the sprawling and sparkling pool to find a good and casual spot for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, thanks to the on-site Pelicatessen. Featuring...

The Pepperoni Grill is a neighborhood pizzeria where Oak Island vacationers can get together and enjoy a family-friendly meal over a big pizza pie, a classic Italian sandwich, or a hearty pasta dish. Located just a block away from the oceanfront...

Pizza is a must have meal when on vacation and sometimes you just have to go with a reliable favorite. Everyone knows and loves Pizza Hut pizza. Whether you decide to dine in or order delivery or carry out, Pizza Hut will satisfy your craving for...

Situated in the heart of Emerald Isle, Pizza Inn is a popular destination for vacationers who want to feast on slice after slice of mouth-watering pizza varieties, or who want to pick up a few pies to enjoy at the beach home. With a buffet setting...

Enjoy New York style pizza here on the Outer Banks! Hand-tossed pizza, hoagies, homemade sauce cooked in stone deck ovens. Pizza Stop sets itself apart from other pizza joints on the Outer Banks by offering delivery of cold beer!Appetizers on the...

Pizzazz Pizza now has FOUR convenient Outer Banks locations in Grandy, Corolla, Duck & Nags Head. Made with only the freshest ingredients and finest meat toppings! Dine in, carry out or delivery (from Corolla to South Nags Head; from...

For decadent pizza and pasta, Pizzetta’s Pizzeria is hard to beat. Though Pizzetta’s can get crowded on a weekend afternoon with hungry families who want to dive into the big floppy slices, the cheesy, gooey and all-around indulgent fare...

Located in the heart of Downtown Morehead City along the community’s main drag of Arendell Street, Promise Land Market is much more than an enticing spot for lunch, brunch, or dinner, thanks to its extensive menu, unique event space, and cool...

Enjoy a dining experience next to the waters that Blackbeard the Pirate called home at this Beaufort eatery that is named after his signature ship, and which features a variety of dishes that are sure to appeal to the saltiest patrons. Located along...

Riverside Pizza & Subs is a small pizza spot along US Highway 70 in the small inland town of Newport, and as such, is a convenient spot for visitors who are arriving to or departing from the Crystal Coast shoreline. Not too fancy, the restaurant...

Roma Pizza & Subs is a well-reviewed take-out and dine-in pizza joint that is centrally located along Fort Macon Road in the heart of Atlantic Beach. Known as the preferred destination for post-beach pizza, this eatery is sure to appeal to...

Sal's Pizza sells New York style pizza by the slice, whole pizza pies, hot Italian subs and hearty pasta dishes. 

Satisfy a craving for big Italian fare without ever leaving the borders of downtown New Bern with a visit to this New York-style pizzeria that has plenty of flavor to go around. Savage's Wood Burning Pizzeria features a tempting menu that’s...