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    Pizzeria Sapienza CLT

    4.1 (242 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Charlie B.

    Review for Pizzeria Sapienza CLT As a local to the neighborhood, Sapienza is just a couple blocks away from me, and it has quickly become one of my go-to spots when I'm craving classic Italian comfort food. Sometimes you just want the whole experience-- pepperoni pizza, calamari, maybe a pasta like spaghetti with meatballs or a rich Bolognese, and something bright and lemony to finish. This place absolutely delivers on those cravings. They do a fantastic job with takeout--fast, efficient, and consistently hot when you get it home. I've also met friends there to sit outside and enjoy a casual meal. It's located on a very busy corner at Church and Ninth, so there's always something happening, which makes it a fun place to people-watch while you eat. One thing to note: there's a fire station right across the street, so it can get a little loud at times--but that's part of the Uptown energy, and honestly, it adds to the character of the area. What stands out: * Great value for the price * Fast, reliable service * Friendly staff * Solid, classic Italian menu * Convenient neighborhood location I also noticed they occasionally run app promotions or discounts, which definitely caught my attention the first time--and helped turn me into a repeat customer. Parking tip: Parking is mostly street parking, and it can be limited during busy times. If you're picking up takeout, you can usually find a quick spot or circle the block--just remember many of the streets are one-way, so pay attention to signage and traffic flow. Bottom line: Delicious, dependable food, friendly service, and great value. This has become one of my regular neighborhood spots--and if you're in Uptown near Ninth and Church, it's absolutely worth checking out.

    Large half pepperoni half cheese pizza

    This was my 2nd time coming here, and the food was even better than the 1st time. We ordered a large pizza, half cheese and half pepperoni, along with a Caesar salad and two drinks. It fed my family of 4, and we still had 3 slices left over! The service was super fast, and our pizza came out hot, fresh, and absolutely delicious. The Caesar salad was also spot on! The environment was lively, welcoming, and very family-friendly. I'm definitely looking forward to coming back again. This place is my favorite pizza place in charlotte.

    Angelita B.

    I love this place. It is at a very convenient location which is on the corner of 9th and Church Street. It is also affordable, so if you are turned off by the high prices resteraunts uptown, this is the place to be. They sell pizza by the slice, and they have a small bar for drinks.

    Melissa Z.

    This is a cute and casual place with amazing pizza! Didn't try the pasta or drinks but we absolutely enjoyed our slices. The pizza was super hot, priced fairly, and delicious. The service was fast and friendly. I just wish they had more pies with other meat options other than pork.

    Cindy G.

    This restaurant was walking distance from our Airbnb. It wasn't too busy on a Friday night and they had slices already prepared behind the counter. I ordered the veggie pizza and they warmed it up perfectly. The fried green beans were plentiful and delicious, hot and crispy. Restaurant was very clean and pretty quiet. Outdoor seating is also available. Beer was available too.

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    elliot g.

    They also have a location on Park Road formally Sal's pizza. Nice small pizza establishment clean to sit down and eat a delicious slice. The employees were professional and welcoming. I purchased the bruschetta pizza with a balsamic glaze, incredible fresh tomatoes, fresh cut onions, and the balsamic glaze, complements all the ingredients. The crust was crunchy and cooked to perfection. It's my go to.

    Michael P.

    This is my favorite pizza spot. The cheese and pepperoni pizza is amazing. Today I tried the Stromboli, Italian wings, and shrimp scampi. The shrimp scampi was inedible. The Stromboli was alright. Wings were good. Really let down. My girlfriend got the scampi and once I tasted it I realized why she couldn't eat it. :(

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    The pizza is good even though service was a little slow and they left off the basalmic vinegar.

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    Pizza's good, but I liked the garlic knots a bit more. I recommend, especially if you're around N Church St.

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    5 months ago

    great variety. great service. great taste 10/10. highly recommend for pizza lovers. meat. veggie. cheese.

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    We really enjoyed their pizza and they have great service! Appreciate them for supporting Their community!!

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    All of the food is great but I LOVE the Stromboli. So cheesy and delicious. I usually add pepperoni and prosciutto. Yum!

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    Ask the Community - Pizzeria Sapienza CLT

    When is half off wine night? And do they have any gluten free or reduced gluten options?

    Hi Julie! Thanks for inquiring. Tuesday is our half price bottles of wine night. You can check out our wine list on Instagram. We are looking to add more gluten free options moving forward, but for now we offer salads and wings.

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    This place is phenomenal. I've had a lot of pizza over the years, but I've never had pizza quite…read morelike this. Not only are the pizzas absolutely massive, but they're also incredibly delicious. The crust deserves a special mention, A+ all the way. It has the perfect texture and flavor and is good enough to eat on its own. Every bite was fantastic, and the quality really stands out. If you're a pizza lover, this place is a must-visit. Come hungry, because the portions are huge, and be prepared to leave impressed. Highly recommend!

    Very clearly the best late night pizza option in Charlotte. May just be the absolute best pizza…read moreoption period. We stopped in here for a weeknight late bite when our options were somewhat limited. Thankfully at that hour, street parking in NoDa wasn't too bad, we got a spot just off the main drag. Slices here are GIGANTIC, one is easily about 3 standard slices of pizza, or two normal NY size slices. We got a pepperoni and a cheese. The pepperoni had nice kick to them and the cheese was a high quality. You had to let the pepperoni grease drain onto your plate a bit, but that is expected. The thing that makes both slices so good is the garlic butter bath all around the crust that you can see them doing in the kitchen. Not just that, but the texture in the crust will make even non-crust lovers think again. You're basically left with big doughy garlic butter breadsticks. Definitely a 5 on taste. My only complaint, and I'm sure it is partly by design to keep people from staying long, the stools you can sit on to enjoy your pizza inside the restaurant are THE WORST I have ever placed my derrier on. Even for 15 minutes, it wasn't just uncomfortable, it was painful. It took me a couple blocks to start walking correctly again. Might as well just get rid of them and have people stand to eat. Terrible. Almost knocked a star off for it, that bad. Regardless of the world's worst stools, I would come back for more pizza and just plan on not eating it there.

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    Disappointing visit. Hadn't been for a while and had been recommending the pizza here. But…read moreprobably not likely to now. Had the Palermo- ingredients included Gorgonzola cheese and garlic among others. Minuscule amount of the former and no garlic noticed at all. Pretty bland. I mentioned both to our server who apologized and said it would be corrected "next time". We shared a Caesar salad. The size was certainly sufficient and price a reasonable $12. But the salad dressing was nothing close to a typical Caesar dressing. Very mediocre. Hope someone is reviewing food and preparation and getting opinions of others so corrective steps can be taken. Staff is very pleasant.

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    I got the Rafaelle pizza at Inizio for takeout this week, this was the second time I got the pizza…read moreand it is a bit on the expensive side for pizza, it was cooked well with a slight char and the right amount of flop, it has a thinner crust and I got a side order of marinara sauce for dipping the crust. The one thing that I was a bit disappointed in was the sparsity of the toppings on the pizza, there was literally 6 to 7 pieces of sausage on my entire large pizza, not even one piece of sausage on each slice, i'd rather pay more for some more toppings but overall the taste was good.

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