We were looking for a yelp recommendation in this area and we were directed here. I was a little…read moreconcerned when we drove up to an empty parking lot, but realized it was 3:30 in the afternoon so probably an off time for eating. Upon entering, we could tell that the restaurant had not been updated in a while, but it seemed to clean enough. We were seated immediately and our drink orders were taken. Our waitress recommended the cheesy bread so we got that as an appetizer. We then ordered a pepperoni calzone to split. While we were waiting for our food to come out, we went to the restroom. It did not smell pleasant in there and the floors throughout the entire restaurant were a little sticky. I was highly prepared for our food to come out and look like it had come out of the freezer. However, it was obvious that this food was homemade. And it was freaking delicious. I have not had crust like that since I was a child getting a personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut back in the day. They just don't make it like that anymore. Seriously this crust was amazing! And the calzone had so much cheese on it. We could not even finish it, it was so rich. That dough was yeasty, almost like a donut. AND THE MARINARA! I don't usually like marinara. But this had almost an Indian flavor to it. It was excellent. We thoroughly enjoyed our food here. This would have been a five star if the restaurant, especially the bathrooms had been cleaner. But I would eat here again.

I was staying at a nearby hotel and popped in here for something that was healthier than your…read moretypical fast food off of 95. The service was amazing. I was seated right away and my waitress was super attentive. The Greek Salad was a 10/10. I do agree with another reviewer that the baseboards really need a repaint. They are pretty gross to look at. However, due to the food & the wonderful service- I'd definitely come back.

So first time trying Marcels, and the food was really good. I got a small ceaser salad, but…read morerequested carrots and olives, and was pleasantly surprised that they were there. Next I got 2 customized Sicilian slices, I do love Sicilian the crust seems to be different in both taste and texture. There almost seems to be a subtle sweetness. They come with pepperoni, I opted for double pepperoni and meatball as well as black olives Nd extra cheese. That one was really good. The second one was traditional with just extra cheese and fresh garlic, not as good as the first slice but still good. I will say that one thing I got that stood out was they're Garlic Sauce. Unlike other places that use a whole bunch of salted butter and nothing real flavor, (dominoes(I do love their garlic sauce)). Marcels garlic sauce is simple, real unsalted butter and real raw garlic, super fresh tasting, best taste out there.

Terrible cafeteria style pizza that took forever, people were nice though, it's just the pizza sucksread more

Always enjoy the friendly service and the food. I love their wings and fries. I get my wings…read moreregular or with sweet chilli sauce and they are always hot and fresh just like the fries. I love their New York style pizza as well. They always offer Parmesan cheese which I love on their pizza as well. They also have cheerwine which I absolutely love and is made right here in North Carolina. I definitely recommend this place for a great experience as they also have outside seating and serves cold beer.

Food was very good. We got the sweet chili wings and 4 slices of pizza. Wings were great. Pizza was…read moregood too. Order came out fast and the sitting area was very comfortable.

My guest and I stopped in for a drink and some "hot honey pepperoni pizza." The service was fast…read moreand friendly. I forgot her name, the young lady provided amazing service and was able to help guide us of places to visit. The ambience was inviting and quiet....as I'm sure we may have been the first customers of the day. Sorry o don't have a picture, but the hot honey pepperoni pizza was satisfying.

This was beyond any expectations I could have imagined for any pizzeria outside of NY. Sami's in…read moreSmithfield was AMAZING!!!! To begin I will state I received exceptional customer service! Though this is not so much a traditional restaurant they were happy to serve and wait on us. The set up is on par with any pizzeria in NY. They step it up with a small bar in the back! Though I didn't sit at the bar I'd definitely be tempted to go again and check it out. The garlic bread and marinara sauce was a pleasant appetizer that set the tone for the meal. It set my hopes up for a delightful dinner and it did not disappoint. The pizza was such a surprise. I was so excited to find a pizza that I could compare to true NY pizza! During the course of our meal, we found out Sami is from New Jersey and so understands exactly what a pizza should taste like. The delicious dinner made me decide to delight myself in a cannoli. I was remiss to share with my son. The filling was divine. The perfect mix of sugar and ricotta, sweet without being overly so to still enjoy the flavor of the ricotta. The North may have won the war but Sami may have just helped them even the score on the battle for best pizza. How do you spell pizza in North Carolina? S A M I' S An underrated little gem

This place is so good! Unfortunately we found it as we were on our way out of Raleigh but the owner…read moreis extremely kind, the staff is friendly, and their pizza is incredible. Everything is homemade and the pizzas are wood fired! Highly recommend you try this place.

I've been a regular customer since they opened. Their creative pizza topping were a big draw over…read moreother local shops. The place is convenient and cute. Staff is friendly but Sadly the quality of the pizza has changed. Not sure if it's the freshness or attention to detail. Still good pizza, just not great.

Had a really great experience at the pizza place! The pizza was fresh, hot, and came out quickly…read more The crust was perfectly crispy, my order was correct, and the staff was friendly and helpful. The restaurant was clean, and the whole visit was fast and easy. Definitely one of the better pizza spots I've been to. I'll be coming back again!

We were in town recently for a sporting event and decided to pick up a pizza after. I called ahead…read moreat like 5 p.m. and was told there was at least an hour wait. I mean, it was a Saturday - so - okay, but 5 p.m. is so early to be on that kind of wait already! We ordered a medium pie and the garlic knots. Even coming in after the hour wait, our order still wasn't ready and we waited for probably another 15-20 in the restaurant before it was done. At this point, I'm expecting this pizza must be better than anything else I've ever tasted. Unfortunately, not so much. The pizza was huge - I give it that. A medium was more like a large/extra large at other places. It's not the best NY style pizza I've ever had, but it wasn't the worst. The garlic knots were interesting -- VERY heavy on the butter/garlic topping stuff - so much so it cakes the bottom of the pan. I can see why that would appeal to a lot of folks, but for me and my kids, we found it to sort of just make the knots soggy and mushy instead of that nice balance of dough crisp bread and flavor. Overall, probably on the 3 1/2 star scale for me with the wait/service issues and mostly average flavor.

Pickle Festival 2023. We popped in here for a cold beer and food that did not include a long line…read moreat a food truck. If their performance and food quantity during the busiest day in Mount Olive history is any indication for the rest of the year--go without hesitation! The owner greeted us immediately upon entering. The beers were ice cold and they had a hot pizza special boxed up and ready for purchase. No wait. The pizza is really good. We've ordered pizza from here before on other occasions and it has never disappointed. Servers are on top of their game. Even with the crowds the restroom and dining room were clean.

Pizza was disappointing. Threw half of it away. This was not a NY pizza. Staff was friendly but…read morefood was not good

This is our GO TO place for pizza. Brick oven cooked to perfection. The sizes are excellent, with…read moreplenty for leftovers, the flavors, varieties and seasoning do not disappoint. The beverage selection is great and the service is attentive, courteous and friendly. Prices are well worth it. There is outside dining as well. Highly recommend!!!

Wine, burrata, and pizza were all excellent. Our server did a great job, friendly and attentive…read more Not much in the way of ambiance, but that's not especially important to me.

Food fresh Service was quick…read moreAmbiance was relax I enjoyed my pizza very flavorful and the crust was perfect The cannoli was not my favorite, nice flavor but could have been mixed better and more chocolate chips This place does do a lot of To-go business and is an untapped gem. I can not wait to try other items to see if they are a good as the pizza.

4 enthusiastic stars…read more I'm not going to argue that this is "better than NYC" pizza, or even as good because that... is always a lie whenever anyone talks about local pizza. I will argue that this unassuming pizzeria in a mini-strip mall adjacent to a Waffle House and gas station is... mayhaps the best NYC-style place in the WF? It's the dough. Other places just haven't quite got it right. It's always just a little too chewy/gummy and then you're just eating chewy/gummy cheese on chewy/gummy bread. Mario's does it right -- you get that crunch, you get that chew, you get that joy. Check out Mario's! Not a great location, but the pizza is pretty outstanding.

I'm torn about this rating. The food is good, but the business practices are shady. Tried ordering…read morefrom GrubHub because I liked the food I got when I went in a few weeks ago and Papas was advertising on GrubHub. Got the order placed and was happy. 15 minutes later the order gets randomly cancelled - and when I called they told me they were having an issue with GrubHub and I could order on Slice or over the phone. I tried replicating the order over the phone and it was over 30% more expensive than GrubHub! When I told the girl on the phone she literally said "I don't know" - that's it. So I went to Slice and same thing - every item was more expensive and they charged a service charge and delivery fee on top. I'm sorry but I'm not paying almost $90 for food that's $60 on GrubHub when you pull a bait & switch. So I guess it's 1-Star for their delivery experience but 5-stars if you go in? Oh - and for the owner if/when you read this. We are really happy with the food we got from La Piazza Express, which we never would have found or tried if you hadn't made this big mess of things. So this didn't just cost you a $60 order - it cost you however many future orders I might have placed and however many orders Yelp's readers decide not to place after reading this.

Great food, great service, I'm glad four oaks has this. Always friendly workers that are happy to…read moreserve you, love their pizza and their pasta.