Great place to get slices! They have meal combos of 2 slices or a slice with knots. I got 2 slices because I couldn't decide but then wished I also had knots. All the food was good. There wasn't a bad decision amongst us and we all walked out full and happy. read more

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I have no idea how I haven't reviewed this place yet - I've been coming here since 2021, when I first moved from New York. This place is my first recommendation to anyone asking for good pizza. A huge plus is that they sell slices and have some amazing combo deals (at least when I last went in person instead of ordering online!). No frills - perfect food. Pizza is great (my fellow New Yorkers can disagree but I love it). The Stromboli is delicious, wings are cooked exactly how I like, and my parents order the chicken parm sub and meatball sub every time they visit because they know it will never let them down! read more

Pepperoni pizza (4/5): I really liked the crispy undercarriage but the actual flavors were just ok. BBQ Chicken (2/5): I didn't like the flavor of the chicken. There was also too much oregano. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this) read more

Pizzeria Sapienza CLT - Slice of Pepperoni and BBQ Chicken - Pizza Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I have lived in the city of Charlotte for 21 years now. I have struggled to find authentic New York style pizza. I have finally found it with this place. The food is delicious. The service is wonderful and the people are awesome. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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

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. read more

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Great food, atmosphere and service. The staff is awesome and everything we have had is outstanding. If you haven't tried Sapienza Charlotte, you need to! This is our go-to pizza in Charlotte. They can accomodate large or small groups. Highly recommend heading there and you will not be dissapointed. We will continue to go back! Thanks! read more

Good pizza. Got a slice of peperoni from here the other day while waiting for my car to get fixed next door at Woodie's. Reasonable price, friendly service, and hot fresh pizza. In a good spot near other shops/businesses. read more

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. read more

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Between the lukewarm slices, sticky surfaces, dirty bathrooms and outdated Specials (I visited in March and the specials board still said "February") ...I can only recommend this place as an option after a long night of drinking. If nothing else is open. It gets the job done, but I wouldn't go out of my way to go here again. read more

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. :( read more

Pizzeria Sapienza CLT - Pizza Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Great value and great pizza. The wings are really good (and large) for not having to pay an arm and a leg for more than 7 at a time. I had a garden salad and it tasted like they actually cared about the ingredients. Definitely knocked a usual pizza spot out of the top spot. read more

This place is a total rip off with very poor customer service.. Pizza is mediocre, underdone, doughy, sub-par. NOTHING like you would expect from a NY pizza joint ...You pay first and are prompted to leave a tip, which we did, unfortunately.. Because you have to do your own dishes while the entitled Bar tender eats behind the bar in plain view with NO CUSTOMERS... after feeling ripped off and when attempting to find the manager with no avail.. I left the establishment. While my son was still inside witness the staff laughing at the situation.. We will Never return to this Sh!t hole.. Happy Father's Day, now do your own dishes you tipped someone else to do.. Buyer beware.. read more

We stopped into Sapienza for no muss, no fuss late night slice for my fiancé's birthday. Positives- I do love the decor, all the pizza themed pictures and art, even the Christmas theme had pizza ornaments. Staff was nice. The pizza was good, I had the hot honey. My crust was way too hard though. I don't know if it was warmed too long. My fiancé had the chicken bacon ranch pizza and he was not enthused. I'd like to go back to Sapienza and get a fresh slice. read more

Riding scooters in uptown when we decided to stop by here for a quick bite. We weren't here long, literally no more than 20 minutes. It was around 6 pm on a Sunday evening, and there was no line or crowd, which we were thankful for. Employees were super friendly and efficient. There are plenty of pizza flavors to choose from. Pepperoni, cheese and sausage, Margherita pizza, chicken BBQ, Chicken Buffalo, etc...I wasn't really hungry so i only ate about 3 bites of a Spicy honey pepperoni pizza, it was very delicious but unfortunately it was sooooooooo hot, I ended up burning the roof of my mouth which ultimately left me with little desire to eat anything else as my mouth was hurting afterwards. Not their fault, just me being greedy. They do have a full bar as well, which a lot of people were at watching a game on their TVs. Wouldn't mind coming back and trying other slices out. Slices are pretty decent and a tad bit pricey, but ehhh, well worth it. It is located in uptown, so parking definitely is a hassle unless you are just walking around with no need to park. read more

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Best New York Pizza, and meatball subs! So thankful this place opened up four blocks from my house! The guy who runs this place, really knows what he's doing with customer service and quality of food. I highly recommend this place especially with being a native New Yorker originally. Congrats read more

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

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

the waitress we had Saturday seemed a bit off. she kept forgetting peoples orders. I ordered the shrimp scampi twice! I ordered my meal before any drinks. When she came back around I asked again, assuming she forgot. She stated oh yea I got it. 1 hour later the food never came and I had to really have a talk with her to see what's going on. she told me I never ordered it. That definitely left a bad taste in my mouth. The guy beside me ordered a simple shot a whole 20mins went by before she remembered (after being reminded) read more

Pizza is absolutely delicious!! Delivery was timely and friendly. Boneless wings were sooooo good and amazing quality. Definitely will be my go to anytime I'm in Charlotte! read more

Some of the best NY pizza in Charlotte. Thin and crispy, tasted great. Super affordable too which is rare, two slices your choice and a drink is just a touch over $10. Friendly staff as well! read more

Pizzeria Sapienza CLT - Pepperoni/Sausage and Veggie Supreme - Pizza Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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

Great pizza with friendly service. Should absolutely be on your dinner rotation! They fed our entire baseball team and were so helpful. The guys loved it! read more

We ordered 3 xl pizzas for a birthday party and they did NOT disappoint!! This pizza is so tasty, the flavors are just spot on. Very smooth ordering process -- placed the order ahead of time online for the next day, and it was ready by my selected time! Will 100% continue coming here and trying more menu items! read more

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

I placed an online order and I wanted it to be delivered, I made a phone call and they were able to deliver my order. I totally forgot to take a picture of the pizza and salad, but just know it was AWESOME!!! I definitely recommend you give them a try, I will making this my go to pizza spot. read more

If you're a fan of a crispy crust, then ask for a well done slice. It's countertop service, so all the slices will be out for display. When your pizza is ready, then someone will yell it out. They do have a bar so I can assume that there is some sort of personalized service. Seating, for the most part, is unassigned. The menu is available on display above the counter. Lunch here is quiet enough to bring a laptop but too loud for a book. Tables are still spaced far enough in case we end up back in quarantine. It's good... read more

Great convenient and versatile place. They have a variety of slices and a versatile menu. I ordered The Eggplant Parmesan Hot Sub ($10): comes on a perfectly toasted 12" bun with marinara dipped eggplant slices under melted Parmesan cheese and Oregano flakes. Their bar area is pretty tidy and looks like they have everything you'd need to help you relax and watch the game, or fuel up between work calls. Portions are large. Staff is friendly, efficient, and accommodating. read more

Pizzeria Sapienza CLT - HOT SUB 12" Eggplant Parmesan Sub - Pizza Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We came in to a line out the front. I thought I would have to wait for a while but not so! The employees were fast and I never felt like it was a rush service. I ordered a Caesar salad and a slice of cheese and my husband ordered 3 pepperoni slices. We both don't like pizza that has already been cooked and then reheated in the oven. This place was different. It taste like it had just been made. Not to expensive, plenty of places to sit inside or outside, store nice and clean. Would definitely come back. read more

Pizzeria Sapienza CLT - Pepperoni pizza! - Pizza Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Visited this restaurant yesterday with my children and friend. We all enjoyed our pizza. I ordered the BBQ chicken the crust and toppings were delicious. The children enjoyed their slices of cheese pizza. I also ordered lemon pepper wings they were good as well. Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The customer service was great. They were attentive and helpful with placing orders. My only complaint was the drink machine looked disgusting . Looked like it had built up mildew I think it needs a good cleaning. They do offer bottled drinks I highly recommend. read more

Pizzeria Sapienza CLT - BBQ Chicken Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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If you want dough and not much toppings, this will fit the bill for you. This is my first and only experience with pizza in Charlotte, so I'll keep looking. EDIT: the owner reached out and gave some guidance, so we'll be back and try the NY style pie. Fair is fair! read more

Pizzeria Sapienza CLT - If you want a lot of dough / crust, you'll love this place - Pizza Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I used to love coming to Pizzaria Sapienza all the time, but after my experience yesterday, I'm not sure I'll be back. I ordered two orders of two slices of pizza and dined in with a friend. When we arrived, the place was quite noisy, with the music blasting, which didn't bother us too much. However, what did bother us were the several children running around, jumping on chairs, and causing chaos. At one point while eating, one of the children dropped a chair, which hit the back of my chair, startling me and causing me to almost choke on my food. The man who took my payment came from behind the counter, and I believe these were his children or family members. While I'm not opposed to bringing your children to work, allowing them to run wild, even behind the bar, is very unprofessional. To make matters worse, when the chair hit my chair, there was no apology or acknowledgment. The kids continued to run around, and the chaos just escalated. The loud music, the running children, and the complete lack of consideration for the customers made the experience very disheartening. This place used to be a favorite of mine, but it's just not the same anymore. Moving forward, I think I'll pay a little extra for a different pizzeria where I can enjoy my meal in peace. Update:: Please dont use pride as an excuse, it was well after the parade and no one was barely in the pizzaria. Again, the children being there was not the issue. In any event, owning a business and allowing your children to create that amount of chaos while having paying patriots in your establishment is! Literally, the children were running behind the bar and the pizza counter. Meanwhile, dad was taking payments at the register and managing the location. read more

Tried PS for the first time over the weekend watching NFL Playoffs. Ordered pizza with peppers and chicken breast. Super good, seasoned well, nice/hot and I believe 8 slices. I would highly recommend, I will definitely be ordering from them again. Also tried their bourbon chicken which was also good. A bit bready for my liking but flavors were there. I would definitely try it again. read more

This place is so good! My husband works at Sky House and turned me on to this spot. Personally they have the best pizza in town. But I also love their chicken tenders. They are hand breaded with seasoning and love! I highly recommend this place! read more

Looking for a quick bite, this is a pretty nice place to stop by and visit for eats, sports, drinks and a good time. My friend and I stopped by after seeing a performance in uptown and new it was the right decision instantly! The smell of fresh dough hits you as soon as you walk in and the staff greets you at the same time. The were several options of pizza to choose from and the menus was pretty simple to read. Because I hadn't really eaten earlier, I order 4 didn't slices of pizza: Pepperoni, Cheese, Buffalo Chicken and Meatlovers. Each of them were pretty tasty but the cheese was definitely my favorite. If your a lover of NY pizza you know the fold and strands of cheese hanging from your mouth are important; they didn't disappoint! Check Pizzeria Sapienza CLT out when you get a chance, it's a pretty dope place. read more

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While I have never had the pleasure of setting foot in this fine establishment I have ordered delivery from them multiple times and each time they have certainly delivered! This has become one of my favorite pizza spots in the city due to their delicious crispy crust and a solid cheese to sauce ratio. I can also say that their subs are mouthwatering good especially their meatball and chicken parm. I know their owner is from New York originally so it makes sense that this is one of the closest things to a New York quality pizza I've had in Charlotte. They are located in the north side of Uptown at the base of what I believe is a luxury apartment building. Although it is a little bit of a walk from my office I fully intend to stop in for lunch soon so I can enjoy their delicious food in house. If you are looking to order a pie or maybe just want to stop by for a slice I would definitely keep this place at the top of your list. read more

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