The place is dark, but your eyes adjust. Really, this place is more of a bar than a restaurant, but the pizza I ordered was pretty good. It's a seat yourself restaurant and I was able to order quickly. What made it for me was the doom metal jukebox. I'd never seen one of those before. You can play all your favorite Electric Wizard and Melvins tunes through the Touch Tunes app. Great for rocking out while stuffing your face with pizza. They do need to hire at least one more person. I saw only one waitress and she was struggling to keep up with the demand. read more

BV Pub and Pizzeria - Doom metal machine - Pizza Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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The perfect place for a late night stop, for some hockey watching, and definitely a sick dive bar experience with AMAZING FOOD. That's hard to find! As someone in the industry I LOVE this place. read more

This was our first time eating here. Pizza was pretty good. Crust was crispy. Staff was friendly. Music was good too. I asked for Alfredo sauce to dip my pizza in and it was amazing. We will definitely come back if we're in the area. read more

BV Pub and Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Get the spinach dip for sure! It compliments any meal or even if you're just going in for a drink. They had hot dogs on the menu this year for March Madness that was accompanied by Bud Light Drought that I really liked but that didn't make it past April. Their kinda lasagna is also delicious and any pizza EXCEPT the bbq chicken. Thomas will take good care of you! read more

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The food here is fantastic , great little neighborhood pub and Hayley goes far and beyond to make sure you're taken care of ! Found out they used to own the Graduate back in the day and I wanted a pizza they used to make back then and Hayley made it happen! Definitely be back here every week. read more

BV Pub and Pizzeria - Cajun chicken with onions, tomatoes and jalapeños they call it the "Funky Chicken" - Pizza Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We got the pizza and it was good. The Alfredo sauce was excellent. If you're looking for good pizza and beer, this would be a good place to come. read more

BV Pub and Pizzeria - Half Pepperoni and Pineapple and half Pepperoni, Banana Peppers and bacon pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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When I walked in and the bartender couldn't be bothered to acknowledge me? I should have walked out. The place is dark and the only customers were the 4 sitting at the bar nursing drinks. It was pretty clear that this is a bar masquerading as a restaurant. I don't know why I didn't walk out but my stomach regrets it. The food I got was bad. The lettuce was brown and wilted. The fries were cold and greasy. I'm pretty sure I got mild food poisoning. What a nightmare. Listen to your instincts when you walk into a place, folks. Your stomach will thank you. I do not recommend this place. read more

We ordered a to-go pizza from Buona Vita's and liked it! We're on a mission to find the best take out pizza and this particular time, we went with BV's. The menu looks good with sandwiches, wraps, salads, and pizza too! The pizza had thicker crispy crust which was a nice change, with all the NY style pizza around here. The pizza was good, but I wasn't blown away with flavor. I always order marinara on the side and it was very bland. I actually added some salt and seasonings at home. I didn't get the chance to see the location or the inside, but my husband said it was a cute little bar with a couple regulars in there. We are trying to find our go-to local businesses so I definitely want to go back and sit down inside. I want to try a burger or a wrap next time. The appetizers look good too! read more

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The only guy working the bar and the floor was great. I didn't ask, but he might have been the owner or manager. Either way, he handled everything with ease and timeliness. The interior was a bit drab, but it is a bar. The outside patio was a nice option for something airy and brighter. The kids pizza was great and a lot bigger than a normal kids size, and the calzone was fantastic! It's definitely big enough to share and loaded with toppings and cheese. The crust was incredible. Light and fluffy like a pastry, but hardy and filling like normal pizza dough. Two thumbs up! read more

This is a great spot to have some beers and grab some pub snacks. We went on a Monday so the menu was limited but the service was great. They only had 1 bartender/server but she was fast and friendly! Lots of TV's and music was on but not too loud. Definitely a good spot to watch sports, have drinks and relax. read more

Amazing bar, staff, and food. Cheeseburger wraps were a great surprise as a off the menu special. Although its a bar, the atmosphere is very chill and relaxed. It is definitely a family joint and the best neighborhood bar in Ballantyne! read more

BV Pub and Pizzeria - Today's off the menu special. Cheeseburger wraps! Freaking amazing. Best neighborhood bar in Ballantyne - Pizza Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Amazing food service Thomas was excellent food was top notch !! Faces had the perfect amount of lighting! One of a kind definitely recommend it! read more

BV was really good! I had the veggie wrap with water and prosecco. I came on a Friday afternoon. Seating was quick, service was amazing, and food was delicious. The atmosphere was welcoming yet fun! I'll be back! read more

I love this place! Tucked away in within the madness of Ballantyne, this place offers comfort food and a great place to watch a game Or catch up with friends. The nicest man owns this establishment and I always want to support local. Over the years, this place has come to be one of my regular spots, therefore one can say I have become a regular here. Their food is great, I do tend to prefer their spinach dip and roni rolls, though I can vouch that everything that have had eaten here is great! read more

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great food for really good prices! the pasta i got was delicious, and the place has a very casual and fun vibe

Ran across this place on yelp lol and I'm so glad i did. Open late and the food is bangin!!! We just had pizza and wings but it was good. We will sooo be back for more. It's bar food but really good. They have a large menu and lots of choices. We came late it was around 10 so they were only serving apps and pizza and calzones which was plenty of options. I'm pleasantly surprised and I'll be back! read more

BV Pub and Pizzeria - Pep pizza - Pizza Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Never in my life have I gone to a restaurant where I am able to walk in, door unlocked, there are a lot of customers inside both (at the counter) and (tables) with their orders, and the bar tender tells me they had closed almost 2 hours ago and that I couldn't place an order anymore ... (???) the website said temporary closing time was 11pm , according to the employee they had closed at 9pm but somehow customers were still inside eating and drinking even a group of about 4-5 people standing by the bar ... read more

BV Pub and Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Walked in at 9pm on a Saturday (they close at midnight) and we were flat out refused service for no reason, other than we walked in with our children. The restaurant had only 4 patrons who kept rudely yelling to us that they are closed making the entire experience very uncomfortable. We left immediately and will not only never give them our business but will go out of the way to encourage anyone we know to do the same. Such a disgrace. read more

Stopped in for lunch takeout today. I got a chicken parm sandwich and my friend built her own calzone. She said it was delicious! The place itself was a little dark during lunch time but would totally go back for a beer...and to try more food! read more

BV Pub and Pizzeria - Calzone - Pizza Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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The sign says Buona Vita. Wanted to try a new place. We arrived to find a small sports bar that had what appeared to be a number of regulars on a Sunday afternoon. One waitress covered the entire pub and served as the bartender. The menu was to be expected for a sports bar and pizzeria. It included apps, sandwiches, wraps, Italian entrees and pizzas. I had the French Dip sandwich with the house chips. The sandwich was good and the chips were crispy. My only complaint would be that the chips and fries were over salted (maybe to increase drink and beer sales). May try other new places before a return visit. read more

Kind of a dark, hole in the wall place where MAGA folks congregate. People stare and scowl at us non-MAGAs. The workers are not friendly. It's like one of those dives only the same group of people go to so when a new person walks in everyone turns and stares and things get a bit quieter. Exactly like in a scary movie. But it's in Ballantyne!! Uncomfortable. They used to call places like these honky-tonks. At any rate, the woman who rang me up charged me $34 for my $22 order. Luckily I caught her. I didn't believe it was an accident because there were only two other people there and neither of them were paying for their food. It was not busy. And mine was the only active order. She was not new, was very familiar with the credit card machine, and was not confused. She said she corrected it. But my point with this review is to encourage you to CHECK YOUR RECEIPT BEFORE YOU LEAVE!! read more

I was here at the bar having a few drinks. I watched Thomas literally yell and cuss out a customer who went back after they were shorted food in a to go order . After words were exchanged I saw Thomas literally put his hands on this man and push him out the door. If I was this man I would file a lawsuit against Hailey the owner. I can't even believe what I saw. Thomas is a walking liability for this business. Thomas is a walking time bomb. I didn't think customer service was cussing out your customers when you shorted their food order . read more

We did take-out on 2 pizzas (one cheese and one with pepperoni, onion, and mushroom.) Quick service, friendly staff. Love all the TVs in there with various games going. Great little local place. Pub/bar area and dining room (booths and tables). Easy parking and within walking distance to several hotels. Well-lit area. read more

BV Pub and Pizzeria - Large cheese and delicious! Good price @ $16+. - Pizza Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Great neighborhood spot for Italian. They support good causes like the Isabella Santos Foundation, so I want to support businesses like this. I came for a spaghetti dinner for ISF, which included salad and spaghetti. So yummy and friendly service. Several beer and wine options, delicious homemade potato chips with garlic and Parmesan, so what more do you want? Will be back to try more of the menu! read more

Their Veggie Pasta dish is so delicious!!! It comes with spinach, tomatoes, onions, and mushrooms then you have the option to add chicken or shrimp to it. read more

BV Pub and Pizzeria - Veggie Delight with Grilled Chicken - Pizza Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I hesitate to rate, because I don't want the rest of you shmoes coming here and ruining it for the rest of us. Better food, better atmosphere, better authenticity than anything you'll find in Ballantyne, and maybe South Charlotte. Is it going to get a Michelin star anytime soon? Hell no. And that's just the way I want it. read more

Oh my gosh! Let's update BV's review! Turns out, the bar WAS full of regulars and they are now my friends. No seriously, they'll tell you they're my friends. I DID see them the day after I wrote my initial review, and the day after that, and the day after that, and the day after that.... And I love them. The food is delicious. They switch to a "late night" menu after around 9pm, when the grills get turned off, but even everything on there is delicious. I've had everything from the pizza to the Grown up Mac & Cheese, and its fantastic. The beers are local and domestic. You could pick a beer off the tap lineup, or grab a PBR or High Life. Keeping it classy. Football is big, if there's a game on (especially panthers) then a seat may be hard to find. Come early. The bartenders are fantastic and friendly, remember your name and your drink. One of my favorite things about this bar is the regulars, and not just because I am one. Every time I come in here they have some charity event coming up - whether its collecting blankets for the local dog shelter, or raising money for Isabella Santos Foundation (shameless plug), BV is helping, connecting people and bringing the community together. I love it. This year alone, they've raised over $2000 for the Isabella Santos Foundation, and over $7000 at their local charity golf tournament for Making Strides. I love this bar. See you all tomorrow, its ladies night - its gonna be big. Go Jets. read more

BV Pub and Pizzeria - Grown up Mac & cheese!!! - Pizza Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Food is always fresh and good. People don't talk about salads much, but i usually get their Italian Chef Salad and its awesome. Always has lots of turkey, ham and salami. Their chili is the bomb too. read more

Really nice surprise. We stopped here on a whim and we're not expecting much. Looked more like a bar and not busy but pizza was good and so was the service. Would definitely go back. read more

We were looking for some pizza in the neighborhood that we hadn't tried yet and Buona Vita was one of the first ones to pop up. Tucked into the Toringdon shoppes, it has the nice neighborhood-y pizza place feel. Just a few booths, small bar seating, a few hightops and tables. Nothing out of the ordinary and nothing groundbreaking but certainly reliable in a pinch. We made it in at dinnertime and we were one of three groups. Our server was nice and, I think, the only one on the floor at the time. We ordered a veggie calzone, 6 wings and a side salad. It took close to 25 minutes for our food to come out, but it wasn't a huge deal. Just wonder what it would be like if it were a full house. The salad was pretty weak with a hint of veggies, wilted lettuce, and bleu cheese. The bleu was made in-house and was pretty good. The wings were great. Barbalo (buffalo and bbq) and had great flavor. I'd come back on Thursdays when their wings are .50 each. The calzone was ok. The veggies inside were pretty lackluster and the marinara was pretty bland. The dough/crust they use is good, though. Great flavor and cooked well. Just could use a little improvement on the fillings. I think the rest of their menu is probably good and I would order something completely different next time around. After our experience with what we ordered, I won't be rushing back but would consider it again if we were in a pinch for some Za! read more

BV Pub and Pizzeria - Veggie Calzone - Pizza Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Worst food.. Not coming back again! Tried the veggie wrap and the garlic parmesan potato chips for lunch . The wrap had no flavor to it and the chips were too fried. read more

BV Pub and Pizzeria - Veggie wrap sucks!! - Pizza Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This is my wife's cousin's go to place every Friday night. They even reserve a table. We had a large group of 10. The service was outstanding. We never waited for drinks and they constantly checked on us even though they had another large party there at the same time. I try to eat healthy (most times) so I had a gluten free spicy chicken wrap. What I really wanted was the Belly Buster sandwich. A monster of a sandwich. It is 8 inches of garlic bread with meatballs,sausage,pepperoni, cheese, banana peppers and mozzarella sticks. They also have a challenge for their 16 inch version. No one has accomplished this feat as of yet. The wife had the chicken cordon bleu wrap with fresh garlic Parmesan potato chips. I can see why my wife's family keeps coming back. Nice place to watch a game and hang out with friends. read more

BV Pub and Pizzeria - Belly buster. - Pizza Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Excellent place to chill and check out sports over lunch. Their pizza is pretty remarkable, similar to New York Style, large foldable slices. The burgers are very good with different themed ones as well. The BV signature burger has pesto, grilled red peppers and mozzarella, which is pretty top notch. Also a good bar for drinks after work, and a very popular spot for Trivia on Thursday nights. Try their Big Meaty pizza, their calzones, and the Chicken Parm sub. You can't go wrong with either of these. Only thing bad about the place is when they are packed it can be a bit noisy. This is one place that's more of a "friend's hangout" than romantic atmosphere, but that's okay. read more

BV Pub and Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Maybe it's was my fault by getting fish and chips at a pub. Underwhelming to say the least read more

BV Pub and Pizzeria - Pizza Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

My favorite wings in town! The staff is just the best, and the appetizers are also special - check out the Roni Rolls! I was lucky enough to work right next door to them for a few years - yum! read more

Great food and atmosphere. Employees are genuinely nice. The pizza is not greasy, well none of it is. It has games inside to keep you entertained. Clean sometimes and TV inside have good channels. read more

BV Pub and Pizzeria - Good food - Pizza Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Tiny little hole in the wall type of place. Their pizza is delicious and the menu is pretty wide of a variety. Don't go when its game day because its packed with little to no service. Had to go to the bar to order food and drinks at a sit down restaurant is a little annoying. read more

Great food and fast service. A true neighborhood joint. One of our Friday night bar food rotations

Wings are awesome. Just left this place and it's underrated. Wings are huge and the pizza is great. read more

I have frequented this establishment for as long as it has been open. Tonight, I went in for grown up mac n cheese and a large order of french fries. The fries were not included. Ok, chit happens. I called repeatedly and finally Thomas answered. He agreed to remake the fries that were not included. When I arrived I was threatened and told that "I will fuck you up" I wasn't sure why there was all this hostility and I was then told "YOU ARE BANNED, YOU ARE NOT WELCOME HERE. Thomas physically put his hands on me when I was already almost through the exit. Wow. Ok, apparently now I am banned from this establishment after ordering, paying for what I ordered and did not receive. Oh and for whatever it is worth, I was re-made a small fry and was also given the now two hour old fries that wasn't included in my to go bag which would have prevented all of this. I spent $4358 at BVs last year from my checking account alone. Hailey you need to retrain your employees and recommend that they refrain from putting their hands on people and Thomas needs to attend anger management classes. Nice knowing *most* of you. read more