50 Best Pizza Restaurants near Durham

“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.“

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

“I've been quite impressed every time I've grabbed something with these guys! First time tested out with slices which were good, then had a surprisingly good penne alla vodka with shrimp- which were cooked to perfection, and tonight I got a Ceaser salad with shrimp and some wings- all really good! The shrimp again was very flavorful and not overcooked. I'm glad they're nearby because Brasa Bella will definitely become a staple for us! 😁 Support your local small businesses!!“

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

“Had the pastitsio and loved it.“

“There’s something about Main Street in Middletown that I really enjoy. On any given day it has this eclectic, culturally diverse vibe that makes it feel alive. Tibetan restaurants. Vegan spots. Italian. Mexican. Coffee shops and pastry counters.

On this particular day the sun was out, the sidewalks were busy, and people from all walks of life were strolling the street. It’s the kind of place where you can just sit for a bit, soak it all in, and watch the world go by.

Today we decided to stop into a new place: Middletown Halal Grill & Pizza.

We tried two pies: a classic cheese and a Philly cheesesteak pizza.

Both were excellent.

Everything started with a really flavorful crust. Nice balance of crisp on the outside with just the right amount of chew inside. The sauce was well balanced too. Not overly sweet, not acidic, just a nicely seasoned tomato sauce that let the other flavors shine.

The cheese pizza was simple and well executed. Cheese evenly distributed and melted perfectly, giving that smooth, creamy texture you want in a good slice.

The Philly pizza used the same base and added shaved steak, peppers, and onions. Great combination. No single ingredient trying to steal the show. Everything worked together.

They also offered a side of house-made tzatziki sauce for the Philly.

Now I know what you’re thinking… putting a cold white sauce on hot pizza can get you some funny looks. But trust me on this one. It worked. The tzatziki was made in-house, light, refreshing, and added a cool contrast to the rich steak and cheese.

Bonus points: the dough is made fresh daily.

The place itself is a cool little spot. Nothing fancy. Very unassuming. But sometimes those are the best places. A perfect stop to grab a pie, sit for a bit, people watch on Main Street, or catch up with friends over good food.

The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive, which always makes the experience better.

They offer a variety of other items too, wings, grinders, and more. Everything on the menu is Halal, meaning no pork. And honestly, that’s fine by me. This time I stuck with the pizzas, but next time I’m definitely going to try some of their Halal meats.

Solid pizza. Friendly people. Great Main Street vibe.

I’ll definitely be back“

“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.“

“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.“

“Amazing food and friendly staff!“

“Never disappointed. Food and service is the best!“

“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!“

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

“I order all four locations“

“Great food“

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

“We had a reservation for 7 people. We showed up at the time expected and our table was waiting for us. We ordered a couple of small plates, salads, pizzas, beer, wine, soda. Everything was delicious, very tasty. It was a little busy so the waiter set our expectations early about wait time for pizza. Will definitely be back when in area.“

“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.“

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

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Stopped through randomly driving from NY to MA because it was the fastest detour from our trip - holy cow I'm glad we did, got the bacon cheddar wrap and honestly it was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had. Totally blew past my expectations for a little hole in the wall off the highway.“

“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!“

“Great restaurant and great staff!!“

“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!!“

“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“

“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.“

“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!“

“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!!!!!“

“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“

“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!!!“

“First time getting pizza here. We always drive to New Haven to Modern which is not always possible. We were pleasantly surprised how good this was. We will definitely be back. Pizza was very good. Not New Haven style but VERY good. We are excited to find a good pizza place close by!“

“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!!!“

“I don’t leave reviews often, however Pineloft has become possibly my favorite place to get pizza. I’m not from this area but I’ve came here about ten times over the past couple years and It’s consistently cooked just right and always very tasty. The customer service is always great and pick up time is quick. I HIGHLY recommend checking them out!“

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

“The pizza here has been outstanding since they have reopened. I love New Haven style pizza, but the newfound popularity has impacted the amount of Greek style Pizza places. This place is one of the best. The service is excellent. When we went they did not serve alcohol but we could bring in and there happens to be a liquor store next to them. My wife and I enjoyed a bottle of wine with our meals. The pizza is a good value, with a large one topping around 30 bucks. It has a nice dining room with booths, but most of their business appears to be takeout. Took about 20 minutes for the pizza, which was perfect! The location, in the center of Middlefield, is convenient for take out, and the slightly thicker slices reheat well!“

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

“My third order delivery this time wowwwwww amazed the quality the taste no pork better no worries not here get beef bacon turkey pepperoni from the pizza to wraps to kids friendly option and dinner specials. I’m one deliciously satisfied, never disappointed happy customer😋🥰👍🏽“

“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.“

“Enjoyed the Chicken Gyro Sandwich today!“

“Been here twice now over a month and this place's got it going on. Good vibes, good food, always feeling better after enjoying a lunch combo. Definitely worth a shot if you're in the neighborhood or driving down 91. Bit of advice: indulge in a garlic knot, they are delicious.“

“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.“

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

“I’m writing this while eating my pizza. I ordered the shrimp casino pizza. The pizza itself tasted amazing but they forgot the shrimp. I told the worker up front and he offered to make me a whole new pizza while I eat the one I have right now!!! 10/10“

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