50 Best Pizza Restaurants near Durham

“Worst dinner I've had in years. The lettuce was OLD and Sandy. The cola was flat. The service was slow.“

“So on my way home and I’m starving but I’m in Durham and it’s almost 9:00 pm so I pull into Carmines and the guys r outside. I walk up and they say r u picking up and I’m like no I wanted one of the frozen pies in the case. Sorry register is all closed. Ok thanks anyway I said and one of the chefs hands me one of his pies and says enjoy. Love you guys at Carmines.“

“Had the pastitsio and loved it.“

“their pizza is great and the owner & staff are good guys. i also recommend the tiramisu.“

“Just go here stop reading the reviews. Great staff even better pizza.

Went in one day looking for a slice have only gone there since. I won't get pizza anywhere else consistency is on point and the staff and owners are super friendly and the pizzas are always fantastic.“

“I live right down the street and I absolutely love this place! The owners are so personable, they memorize EVERY ORDER that comes in! I swear, if you’re a regular they will know who you are just by what you order over the phone. Not to mention the food is delicious! AND KOSHER“

“We drive from Rocky Hill to Christos Wallingford for their family meal deals during the week or if we are passing through from seeing family on the shore. Family serving of whatever they are offering plus bread and a salad. Feeds us for 3 days. 10/10“

“yes, highly recommend. pizza is really great, we ordered ahead to go for my mom's 81st. enjoyed by everyone!“

“So great and friendly! Had family size meals for Christmas the chicken Marsala was amazing! Had lunch there today and it was just as great for a chicken wrap!“

“Great food“

“First time trying Rendevous tonight with my Son. Amazing! The kid at 3/4 for a large pizza before we got back to Oxford. Saw the review on Barstool and had to go. Better than Pepe’s and more. Friendly Staff. Thanks. We will be back soon.“

“Great service and a staple for great pizza. They know what they're doing in that place. My wife and I order from Gino's once a week for date night. The wings are the truth! Best in Ct!“

“I’ve been loving Zirios for a long time but I’m getting very upset with paying more and getting less ingredients, I mean real stingy. Sausage or meat ball, disappointed!“

“Great restaurant and great staff!!“

“Great food. Excellent service. Our “go to” for pizza, subs and more! Great wine selection with a full bar!!“

“First time trying today. wonderful crust and the sauce is very good. Also has great staff. Highly recommend!“

“All of their food is excellent! From subs to pizza to catering. I ordered a tray of chicken piccata for a party and it was the best I ever had. Friendly customer service.“

“Delicious thin crust wood fired pizza. Very friendly service. Great beer and drinks list. Nice app- we got the very tasty roasted cauliflower which is all about the pesto they serve on it. It seemed they forgot to make our pizza - and our waiter had to be asked about it- so we had to eat it in a rush which was the only downside.“

“love this place. excellent food. ordered gnocci with sauteed zucchini and onions in red sauce, and side of sausage. it is out of this world good.“

“5 Stars – A True Hidden Gem!
Village Pizza Restaurant is everything you want in a local pizza spot—warm, welcoming, and consistently delicious. The crust is perfectly crisp, the toppings are fresh and generous, and the sauce has that homemade flavor that sets it apart. Their House Special is a must-try, and even the simple cheese pizza is amazing. Friendly service and great prices make this place a neighborhood favorite. Highly recommended! 🍕“

“I can’t say enough about Tommy’s Pizza Palace Vasili’s Greek Everything salad dressing!! I first came upon it at a craft show at Wadsworth mansion! It’s so delicious that it has become my mission to drive from Stamford to Middletown to pick it up! I grabbed two bottles on 8/17 and made the mistake of sharing with my family so I have to go back this week for more! I can’t wait for it to hit a local store near me! If it doesn’t I will absolutely continue to make the trip! Try it - you will not be disappointed! Thank you to everyone at Tommy’s Pizza palace - all of your food is amazing!!“

“Great seating and atmosphere with an expansive selection of both food and drinks. Open wall connecting it to Gyro Love on the right side as well. Very good service and reasonable pricing. Single slices are amazing with bar because chicken and the cheese pizza slices being my favorite.“

“Such great food especially for the price. Everytime we order we can not believe our portions and how amazing it all tastes! We try something new almost every order. This is a hidden gem in town and more people need to check it out!“

“Placed a delivery order at night that was incorrect and by the time I seen the mistake they had closed for the night. The next day I called to let them know and they apologized plus replaced it without hesitation they are a family favorite and their service is awesome as well as all the food“

“Great pizza, great location and the nicest people you’ll ever meet!“

“I’m a regular here because I love it! The environment, the food and drinks, and the staff make this place a gem in Middletown. I recently had a small engagement celebration with friends where we also tied in a surprise pregnancy announcement and the restaurant was super helpful in my planning. I recommend Sicily to anyone!“

“Everything I’ve had has always been delicious! Was so excited to try their broccoli cheddar soup and let me tell you, it’s amazing! Thanks for making my day.“

“Best pizza in town, place is newly renovated serving New Haven style thin sliced pizza. Staff is very friendly and very fast service.“

“Been going to Freddy’s forever! Haven’t found any other place that will beat the taste of Freddy’s original Greek taste since Freddy worked at the original ABC Pizza when we were in high school! Still the best! I have to drive a few miles but it’s always worth it!“

“We ordered catering for my daughter’s graduation from the S Main St location. The food was exceptional. We ordered chicken parm, chicken marsala & eggplant parm. Everything was amazing and the eggplant was by far the best I’ve ever had! Thank you!!!“

“We've been going to this place for more than 10 years. When ever we want good pizza, this is the place. We always get the plain thin crust (its incredible!!!).
This time we ordered something more adventurous, and got Tri colore pizza. It was really good , but not for the people who dont like spinach. It had too much for my personal taste. Their stake and cheese sandwich is soo awesome.
Do try it once. I guarantee, you'll be back.“

“Today we visited Fabian.s.pizza at Portland Connecticut. Amazing food, yummy & delicious. Great menus, food hand made and fresh, kids friendly! Thank you very much for your hospitality!“

“Love Jimmy’s food!!!!! Best around!!! Great rice pudding made fresh! The fresh salads, garlic cheese bread, chicken parm, ALL AMAZING!!!“

“The best service and food hands down. Andrea is truly the best 💜“

“We are on vacation and wanted pizza. I looked at the reviews and figured it must be good. We ordered manure tutto pizza. Amazing!! We ate in and the gentleman that served was were extremely nice and polite. When I went to pay the bill I looked at the kitchen and it was VERY clean!!! If I lived here I would come again!!! Highly recommend!!!“

“This place never disappoints awesome people great, Pizza for any occasion no I was not paid to say that lol try it guys I promise is good“

“Moodus DaVinci - Okay, as if I haven't spammed the internet enough already about this place, I HAVE to post about my wrap. I got the Chipotle Steak wrap. It was a decent size portion. I saved half for lunch today. The best part? it was JUST as delicious upon reheat as it was last night!!! it wasn't soggy. It did not fall apart. Most importantly, it was so so good!!! There's nothing I would have added or taken away. I can't wait to get it again! Since I haven't left a review on this page specifically yet, I'll add that the wings here are phenomenal!! There's many kinds but garlic parm is my fav. So, if you're looking for a good wing spot in this neck of the woods - look no further!“

“Sfogliatelle! They offer it frozen! Get it, pop it in your air fryer until golden brown and enjoy feeling like you are in heaven. It’s filled fully with great quality cheese and orange peel. It’s frozen so you can keep it on hand and feel free to lie to your friends that you made it. Best enjoyed alone with a cup of coffee on a quiet morning.“

“very family oriented and great food!cant wait to go back thanks again guys !😁“

“Ravioli was very good. Homemade Tasty sauce but I do like a little more pepper in my sauce“

“Awesome spaghetti and meatball pizza and Hawiian too! Dave is Great guy m/“

“Was there recently while in town for a youth hockey tournament. The sign popped out so we gave it a try. Twice. Was not let down either time. Was is it the best pizza I’ve ever had ? No. But it was pretty close. We brought the boys back for a snack between games and they loved it. The owner was awesome even asking my kid if he wanted to scrub up and watch him make a pizza with his own toppings. Extremely friendly and awesome decor. Would highly recommended visiting if you’re in town. All of the staff on hand were incredibly polite. Loved the NY and New Haven blend.“

“Vero's never dissapoints! Best broccoli rabe pizza, amazing local farmed sausage, delicious dinners & oh my god the bread! Fabulous!“

“Can’t even believe how Abe from this restaurant spoke to me! I ordered a pizza for my kids and it came without sauce and when I called to explain, it was nothing but RUDENESS! He had the audacity to tell me I had to apologize to him and his counter girl before he would replace. He told me he didn’t care if he lost a customer, I had no idea who he was. He hung up on me and when I called back and asked for the owner to explain he started yelling and had his employees in the background yelling he was the boss and I had no idea who I was talkin to and I should find out before talking to him and hung up on me again! I called the Milford location and asked who the owner was, his name is OZ and he sounded like this was certainly not the 1st time he had a complaint. He apologized over and over but honestly I cannot believe the things he said! SMH worst customer service EVER GHETTO!!!!!“

“Had a wonderful experience at Pineloft! The food was delicious and freshly made — absolutely loved their Chicken Pesto Pizza, packed with flavor. Their salads are huge, come with a tasty garlic bread on the side, and are definitely worth the price. The service was friendly. The live music on Thursdays added such a great vibe to the place — perfect for a relaxed night out. Definitely coming back!“

“Small neighborhood pizza place that also provides delivery service. You can watch the prep as it is an open establishment. They also have a selection of bottled or canned pops in various sizes (12oz-2 liter).
Thumbs 👍🏾 recommend.“

“My husband and I ordered a pizza to go from Carini’s for the first time under their new management. We ordered the Smog pizza. It had sausage, mushrooms, peppers and onions as toppings. The pizza was absolutely delicious! It had just the right amount of mozzarella. The sausage was so tasty and the mushrooms, onions, and peppers were fresh and cooked perfectly. Having grown up in New Haven, I loved that the crust was on the thinner side. I highly recommend Carini’s! We look forward to ordering more pizza or stopping in for dinner some night!“

“This is my favorite pizza place. My husband and I have been coming here since the early 2000s but the latest owner is the best. I love the rustic crust and the ingredients always fresh. The grinders are excellent too. I love eggplant parmesan and they do it right! Never greasy. The staff is super friendly and accomodating, and it smells great in there!“

“Always the best food no matter what you order. Kindest people I've ever met!!! Definitely recommend!!!!“

“Food was very good! Garlic knots were delicious!“