We had three different menu items plus dessert. The first was the Amat, a red pizza with tomato, mozzarella, crumbled meat trio and oregano. This pizza was disappointing due to the presence of a greasy taste, which perhaps was from the crumbled meat trio. The amount of meat for the price was very low and although the crust was good and the other ingredients were good, that greasy taste was very distracting. The second pizza was the Why Not, a white pineapple pizza with prosciutto, pickled chilis (which we put on the side and didn't eat), mozzarella and pecorino cheeses. We found this pizza to be excellent with strong cheese flavors and very good prosciutto. The third main dish was the Wood Fired Cauliflower sandwich, with charred onions, serrano (which we did not include), arugula and tofu whip. The sandwich was excellent and I recommend it to the vegetarians reading this. Our dessert was the tiramisu, which was very good and a decent size. Overall, the pizzas were good (except for the Amat), but overpriced. The sandwich and dessert were excellent. read more

Faulisi Caffè & Enoteca - Pineapple pizza - Pizza Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Went two times now! Once when it was still a pizzeria and went again once the cafe opened! Food Can never go wrong with their pizza! We've tried just about every combination now and have not been disappointed. Service Friendly staff and quick service! Ambiance It's a good mix of vintage and hip! Love the overall vibes. There's ample seating indoors and outdoors during warmer days. read more

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Happened upon this place for lunch and could not be happier! The wood fired pizza was truly some of the best we have ever had. The Amber Special and Margherita were perfection. The atmosphere was also very quaint and staff very friendly. Will 100% be going back. read more

We've tried to come here a few times, but there is usually a sign on the door that says their waitlist is full or they don't do take out orders. We decided to ask even thought thee was a sign on the door and they said they had room for us. It's a small little restaurant inside. We came with a party of five and ordered a pizza for each person. It was a perfect amount for an adult if you're really hungry. For kids, probably two could share one. I got the fungi white pizza and it was delicious. I loved all the flavors. I tried the margarita pizza and that was also really yummy. We tried an Italian beer, which was pretty good. There weren't many beer options. Overall, Pizzeria Faulisi is a yummy pizza option in downtown Cary. read more

Faulisi Caffè & Enoteca - Pizzas for the family - Pizza Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Fantastic pizza and sfogliatelle ricce--plus, a nice wine selection and outdoor seating. Will definitely go again.

absolutely incredible!!!! stopped by for dinner without a reservation, just 2 people, at around 6:45pm. the place was pretty full but we got seats at the bar, which ended up being great because we could see up close how the magic was being made! it was kind of loud inside, so i thought i heard the server say each pizza was individual size, and suffice it to say they were much larger than i was envisioning. we ordered one margherita and one sassier italian (pesto and calabrian chiles) and the pizzas came out super quick. both were absolutely delicious. we especially enjoyed the sassier italian, which was actually spicy! i can't wait to return to try some other menu items, especially the tiramisu (which looked amazing as servers walked by with it), the cannolis, and the arugula pizza. an awesome little joint!! read more

Faulisi Caffè & Enoteca - sassier italian + margherita! - Pizza Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Cozy restaurant and best to head early to grab a table. If you enjoy thin crust pizza, this would be the place. There is a small selection of white and red sauce pizza. Service was prompt and our server always checked in with us. Great place to have a family dinner out with the kids! read more

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Reopened and still every bit as delicious. Working our way through some of the new menu items. My descriptions won't do what we've had so far justice: pizza (of course), French toast, salad, & a fabulous turkey sandwich among others. Suffice it to say that if they've put it on the menu, it has their signature touch. Whatever your selection, it's going to be some of the best you're going to eat anywhere. read more

Great pizza. Some of the best in the area The service is so slow. And they just let people sit at the table and talk after they're are done eating and drinking while several other couples and families were waiting for a table over 50 minutes. read more

Best pizza ever; very creative! Good salads and roasted cauliflower Small space but quaint. Pizza geared toward adults read more

After hearing many positive reviews about the pizza, I finally made it in for lunch. Great location with plenty of parking. They offer indoor and outdoor dining. Stopped in for lunch and didn't realize they don't offer individual slices, so naturally I had to order a pizza for myself:) I ordered the Margherita pizza, it's cooked in their wood oven and was flavorful. Can't wait to try other menu items. Nice and small intimate pizzeria in the heart of Cary. read more

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Husband and I had lunch here a few days ago and it was amazing . Food was fresh and perfectly put together . Husband had the prosciutto and burrata sandwich and he loved it. I went light and had a side of beets and the cauliflower caesar, delicious! A few IC local beers and we were happy. Brought home a biscotti and the chocolate almond cake special , devoured that a few hours later. Lovely place for a perfect lunch read more

This is THE BEST pizza in not just Cary, but the surrounding area as well. The Ricotta and House Bread is something that I think about all the time - It's so good. Go - you won't regret it. read more

I usually come here for the tiramisu, but decided to sit down for a pizza today and enjoyed every bite. Loved the atmosphere, it could be a great spot for a date night or taking friends visiting from out of town. Waiter was attentive and the food arrived fairly quickly. I'll be coming back again! read more

Faulisi Caffè & Enoteca - Pizza Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

This place has delicious food, but I am sad they changed their hours to daytime only.

Well - as pizza connoisseurs - my wife and I recently visited Pizzeria Faulisi. To get to the meat of the review - we will DEFINITELY be back. Through no fault of PF (Pizzeria Faulisi) parking was a bear - we did finally find a spot right near the entrance but that was pure luck. There were very very few open parking spots, and that area is dense with restaurants, shops, etc. We were greeted immediately and seated - VERY nice "greeter and seater". We were seated at the "bar" and enjoyed watching the pizzas being made right in front of us... The general ambiance of the restaurant is quite pleasant - architecturally well designed and contributes to the feeling of being in a pizzeria in Italy. Our waitress/server was great - friendly, knowledgable and pleasant to interact with. Never pushy, never in a rush ... nice! We had the Cauliflower Caesar (we split it) - OMG - that was really REALLY delicious - cooked in the pizza oven just right (NOT burned or blackened). We will definitely have that again. My wife had the Margherita Pizza and I had the Spicy Meat Pizza (can't remember the name, menu is not online, and it's the only spicy meat pizza on the menu). We both thought this was one of the best pizzas we have had (and we have been to Italy for pizza)! Be aware, this is a thin crust pizza (in case you yearn for a big thick crust - this ain't it)... but - oh my - it was delicious. We each actually ate the entire pie (unusual for us). We were too full to have dessert but the dessert menu looked great. All in all a great evening, delicious food, and pleasant atmosphere - what more can you ask for? read more

Always good and the tiramisu was the best version that I have tasted, ever! New seasonal veggies with a very yummy compound butter. Try it! I am usually gluten free but for whatever reason, their pizza dough doesn't make me feel bloated or cramps. I think they special order their flour from Italy(?)?? read more

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The service is fantastic here and I love the pretty and cozy bistro atmosphere. The pizza is tasty, but a little charred on the crust. This is a relaxing place to grab a bite in downtown Cary. read more

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So sad that they'll be stopping dinner services and only breakfast and lunch. I will miss their Funghi pizza the most. Need to go to explore their new menu read more

Yay for being open most of Saturday, so that we could have an early dinner (or late lunch)! This is in a small strip center on the way into downtown Cary. (where capital vacuum is). We almost drove by it thinking it was farther into downtown. Parking lot is not huge, but we scored a spot. There is a hostess stand and a limited number of tables, but there are also counter seats. The small space is well utilized (staff has lockers near the bathrooms, for instance). The star of the show is the wood pizza oven. Water is the trendy bottled no-ice version. Sigh. I like ice! Oh well, have a glass of the "daily" wine for $5 and not whine about it. Husband chose a Bruprint scotch ale and was only mildly disappointed that it was out of a can. He much prefers drafts. Love that they have vermouth options. Will have to try those next time. Hungry after working out, we went with the Cauliflower Caesar to start followed by the Amati (3-meat pizza: pepperoni, soppresetta and prosciutto) along with a Margherita with Calabrian Sausage. Cauliflower is so tangy and rich. Loved the char on it, and the rich sauce. Wouldn't have minded a little more of the zesty arugula that topped it, to cut the richness. Don't waste the charred leaves...they're as good as the rest of it! Pizza: I do believe Husband used the word "sublime" about the crust. It's delicate, but stands up to the toppings just enough. The char is what makes it, so those that think that's burned are just plain wrong. Note: one pizza would have been enough for both of us, but we were happy to take leftovers home, and are happily anticipating them. Dessert: Couldn't pass up the house made cannolis. They come in a pair, with a nice cherry on one end of each and a little chocolate on the other. Tasted like homemade cheese as well. A steal at only $3! Which leads me to saying that we were pleasantly surprised at the reasonable prices! An appetizer, two drinks, two pizzas and dessert for $55 (before tip). Are you sure we're in Cary? :) read more

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We split a salad and margherita pizza for dinner. The salad was $7 medium sized with nuts, Italian cheese, and mixed greens. There was lots of radicchio in the salad which made it a bit bitter but had a nice crunch and zest with the lemon vinaigrette, so overall good. The pizza was on special for $6 from 5 - 6 pm; unfortunately we arrived at 6:08 pm and it was $13. Not worth the full price. Crust was good, sauce is tangy, fresh mozzarella and basil were excellent but so lacking in quantity that we had mostly tomato sauced bread. This would have been more acceptable for $6 but definitely not a $13 pizza. read more

Faulisi Caffè & Enoteca - Specials 1/2/19 - Pizza Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Really enjoyed this place! Friendly, attentive service, nice vibe and good food! Had the salad, which had unique lettuces, was lightly dressed and delicious! Tried two pizzas -amat and why not? Both were tasty with delicious crust. I will say the center could have been crispier. Overall, really enjoyed - We'll be back! read more

Faulisi Caffè & Enoteca - Amat and why not? Yum! - Pizza Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Best fire roasted pizza around! While we haven't dined in, the take out experience was quick and easy. Looking forward to dining in sometime soon! Also, the pizza with arugula and lemon is the best! read more

Pizzas are very delicious! Service is friendly and attentive. They ask about food allergies before you order which I believe is important.

We have eaten from here maybe 5 times now. My kids like the ricotta & house bread and margarita pizza. My wife likes the mushroom pizza. But my favorite pizza, out of all pizza places available locally, is "the sassier italian". This thing is like crack, I have to consciously force myself to stop overeating because of how good it is. Please don't ever remove it from the menu, I would have barely survived the quarantines without it :D read more

I'm always excited to try a new pizza place because I love artisan pizza. Walking into fausili, I was excited as I eyed the beautiful stone oven in the center of the open kitchen. We ordered two pizzas: the salumi and the breakfast special. Unfortunately I was very disappointed with the pizzas. They were so thin that the crust couldnt handle the toppings and both pies suffered from an extremely soggy crust. Seriously, you go to pick up a slice and the thing just flops with gravity. No crispy chew, nothing. Just mushy soggy crust. The upside was that the flavors were pretty good and the service was fast. Sadly I don't think I'll be back for the pizza... read more

I'm always excited to try a new pizza place. There were plenty of good reviews for this place. I wasn't thrilled to drive all the way to Cary but I was hoping it was worth it. The service was good. I ordered a margherita pizza. It was okay but I prefer a crispy bottom opposed to a soggy bottom pizza. I tried a new cider which was delicious. Check out the pizza specials. I think we came here on a Tuesday when the pizzas were $10. read more

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Great place for wood fired pizza. The tiramisu and cheesecake are great for dessert. To quote my wife "I've never had a bad meal here" The restaurant is small and casual. The service is friendly, and we've enjoyed everything we have tried. We usually get one pizza per person. My 6 year old eats about 3/4 of a Margherita Pizza by himself. He's an animal. read more

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Yeah, I know. I'm reviewing a pizza place for my 900th Yelp review. But you know what? I love pizza! And Pizzeria Faulisi is doing a very good job with their neapolitan pies here. So in addition to Tre Forni, Pizzeria Toro and Pizzeria Mercato, you've now got a great choice in Cary, Pizzeria Faulisi. I like what they did with the space. It's sunny, open and bright, befitting a higher-end pizza joint and that one wood-fired oven cranks out a lot of pies. I've tried their salume, bianco e verde, margherita with sausage and plain ol margherita. Their dough is excellent, a mix of 00 and Boulted Bread flour. It's super tender and moist but with enough chew to work it's magic. Toppings are high-quality and used generously. And with the pies in the $11 to $15 range, pretty reasonable for what you get. And while the servers here are a bit young, they've done a good job on my two visits. So thanks so much for all the great pizza, Pizzeria Faulisi. Great job with your pies and I'm looking forward to visit #3 and hopefully an expansion of your menu... read more

Faulisi Caffè & Enoteca - Pizza Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Excellent pizza! Decided to give this place a try and we were both pleasantly surprised.

A really enjoyable place. This time we tried two pretty simple pizzas: the aka Kid Pizza, basically cheese and red sauce, and a specialty pizza with arugula and a little lemon. Very simple, but, you know how some pizza after a couple of slices you feel you've had enough? We enjoyed these more and more with each bite. Our server--I think her name was Lindsey -- was very helpful and pleasant. PF has a lot of wines, vermouths and beers; we each had a nice glass of wine. Bright place, upbeat without being noisy. A couple of notes: Cary, NC, is not exactly a swinging town, so PF closes a bit earlier than you might expect. They don't seem to deliver on weekends. And these are gourmet pizzas; they taste great, so if you're looking to stuff yourself, maybe not the place. read more

My family LOVES this place!! Walking in, the restaurant is pretty small but has a great family feel. The decor is definitely set up to make you feel nostalgic (lots of pictures of grandparents, etc). Very intimate setting. Hostess is always super nice and informed about how long the wait will be, and servers are knowledgeable about pizza/friendly! As for the pizza, WOW. My family lived in Italy and is Italian and LOVES the pizza here. The crust is very authentic - thin, crispy, and very good flavor. Our favorite pies are probably the Amat, the Margherita, and the Biano e Verde. I also love that they have a vegan option (Marinara has no cheese, and you can add whatever toppings you like!). We've never tried the desserts, but the salads are great for appetizers. We usually get 2-3 pies for 3 people and share them all and we always leave with leftovers. I'd say that each person can eat about 1/2 to 3/4 of a pizza? But obviously it's up to you how many to get. Price is very reasonable, especially considering how delicious these are!! Truly the only con is that the wait can be long, but really really worth it. They don't take reservations, but you can definitely be seated right away if you go early on the weekend or if you go during the week. Plus, the wait is worth it hahaha this pizza is downright delicious. Best Neapolitan pizza in the triangle!! read more

Faulisi Caffè & Enoteca - Marinara pizza with arugula and onions! - Pizza Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Pizzeria Faulisi fell short of my expectations. Mom & I decided to check out the newest addition to downtown Cary recently. When we walked in to grab a table for two we were confused when the hostess told us the bar was the only available option (the only open tables were for parties of four). Now I do understand that this is a smaller space but the restaurant did not fill up the entire time that we were there. As far as beer goes, there is no draft beer system so you have your choice of a few cans/bottles. They also have wine and liquor. The menu is smaller, you have a few choices from the antipasta, pizza and dessert sections. The pizza can get pricey if you choose to add additional toppings. We ordered the Bianco e Verde and Marinara with Sausage. I normally do not complain but the crust on the Bianco e Verde was so soggy that it just dropped when you picked up a slice so they eventually brought me out a new one. The flavor of this pizza was just okay, it was definitely missing something. I was able to try a few slices of the Marinara and was not a fan of the sauce but the sausage had good flavor. When I asked for a box there was a hilarious message inside: Do you want a pizz-a this? I thought that it was clever. So far my least favorite wood fired pizza option. Next visit I would like to pick up a pizza and take it over to Bond Brothers but they really do not do to go orders (I think that they may do them if they are not busy). read more

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Was happy to stop in for opening night at Pizzeria Faulisi which is a very welcome addition to the downtown Cary are as an awesome place to grab a Neapolitan Pie. The owners have clearly done their homework to create an authentic pizza experience that they cook on a legit wood fired dome oven like you would see at pizzerias in Naples. We had the Margherita and also had one with sopressata that was great and cooked just the right way with the appropriate char of an Authentic Neapolitan Pizza. They had a packed house and seemed to be handling the opening day crowd well so I think they are going to do great here. One suggestion I could make is that they have a cart they could bring with pizzas or people could request that would include common stuff people might want to add onto their pizzas like grated cheese, crushed garlic, calabrian peppers and olive oil. Keep in mind its right next to the back courtyard of Bond Brothers which is a great brewery and you can totally bring a pizza from here over there if you want. Were going to be going here a whole lot and you should too. read more

Faulisi Caffè & Enoteca - Pizza Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Best pizza...OMG!! Unfortunately I didn't take photos, but I had the burrata pizza, and it was amazing! The crust was absolutely perfect, the sauce amazing, and the mozzarella to die for. I also had the cauliflower Caesar salad which is a must try! The only complaint I have is that they close so early. Big shout out to the host, Sam!! He save the night for us. Thank you Sam! He is an outstanding young employee, and should be valued. read more

Pizzeria Faulisi, you are a dream! This is some of my favorite pizza in the area and you can't beat the location (right next to Bond Brothers and Sidebar). We did a pickup order during COVID and they had the cutest setup - check out the pic! Our favorite pizzas are the funghi and salumi, but you really can't go wrong. We can't wait to dine-in with you again soon! read more

Faulisi Caffè & Enoteca - Pizza Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Delicious pizza! Highly recommend the Caesar cauliflower and gnocchi as well. I ordered a tequila drink and it was served in a cool carafe! Service was amazing. read more

Faulisi Caffè & Enoteca - Delicious pizza! - Pizza Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Went there yesterday all excited been waiting all day, I went with my wife my 23 month old son and our good friend. Parking was ok wasn't terrible next to the pizzeria, walked in was definitely smaller than we expected but that doesn't matter we came for the food right! They sat us down and right away ppl started looking at us I guess because we had a toddler made us feel a little weird but whatever, our waiter comes over and my wife asks for the menus since there was only the alcohol menu on the table, and asked for a drink he come back with a warm Pepsi can and asks if she wants ice and she kindly said yes please, he comes back with a small little cup with like 3 ice cubes and was like are you guys ready to order and we're like where's the menu? Comes back we order within a few mins, my son's pizza came out with the appetizers fairly quick which was good, and we tried to get him to eat the pizza well that wasn't happening so as a parent you're not going to let your kid not eat, I decided to look for other options and decided to go to McDonalds, we come back just in time for the pizza, we sit down and started eating, Pizza looked good a little flimsy but good taste then the waiter comes over to our table for the 1st time all afternoon "I am sorry we can't have you bring outside food for him because of cross contamination" I was like we ordered 3 appetizers and 3 pies and the poor kid hasn't eaten anything that's not right and he's like I'm sorry, we then asked can we put it something then he came over with a huge pizza box and we put it in there as people stared, ambiance was not what we expected, if you have small children bring extra food something they eat, not all children are the same.... read more

WOW. What a major disappointment. Unfortunately I cannot give the pizza a score as I was told they were closing in 20 minutes and could not serve me. Walked over from the Mayton Inn knowing they closed at 8. Walked in the door at almost exactly 7:30. The hostess saw me and said she'd be right with me. When she finally got to me I asked if there was room at the bar as just wanted to order a pizza. There was only one spot that appeared open but she said no there was nothing available there. I asked if I could sit at a table and she said unfortunately they were full ( at least 2 tables were open). Turning down a customer who enters 30 minutes before closing time is a first for me. I stay at the Mayton a few times a month but I won't be walking over to Pizzeria Faulisi again. read more

The best pizza. It is so tasteful and fresh. I love the different ingredients I use on the pizza. We also love the baked cauliflower appetizer highly recommend. read more