Some restaurants serve great food -- others create a sense of place. Prima Pizza Cucina does both…read moreeffortlessly. Nestled right into the charm of Canal Street, this small, quaint pizza tavern feels like a natural extension of New Smyrna Beach itself: inviting, authentic, and quietly confident in what it delivers. The garlic knots are non-negotiable. Perfectly crunchy on the outside with a soft, pillowy center, they hit the table with an immediate wave of buttery garlic aroma that tells you you're in the right place. One bite confirms it -- bold flavor, ideal texture, and executed with precision. Easily among the best garlic knots you'll find anywhere. Prima separates itself through craftsmanship. Homemade hot honey, house-pickled onions, and carefully selected toppings show a kitchen that cares about the details. Nothing feels mass-produced; every component tastes intentional. I've long been a fan of their pizza, but after trying the Sicilian, there's a new leader in the clubhouse. Thick yet remarkably airy, with a beautiful structure and deep flavor, it balances comfort and sophistication in a way that keeps you reaching for "just one more" slice. Equally memorable is the staff -- outstanding across the board. Attentive without hovering, friendly without being scripted, and genuinely knowledgeable about the menu. The kind of team that elevates the entire experience and makes you want to return. Prima Pizza Cucina isn't chasing trends; it's quietly perfecting the fundamentals while adding thoughtful, creative touches. In a town known for local character, this is exactly the type of place that defines a dining scene.

I visited this place in November. WOW.... I am so glad this kind of pizza is now available in NSB…read more This place is like a Brooklyn joint. We had 3 different pies: Pizza Mary, Mushroom Fontina and the Prima. WE. LOVED. (not like, LOVED). ALL. THREE. Can't wait to go back. Why 4 stars? The place is small, wait was long. We tried to go 2 times before we actually got in and didn't have to wait that long (it was a 30 min wait)

Great pie cooked just right ! Unique options available …read more You just don't find this quality of pie elsewhere . Get it !

Great wings! They are a nice plump size, too! Terrific delivery!! Top notch all the way around!!!read more

Always good! Gluten free people rejoice! It's that's good. Callalisa is our favorite. You won't…read moreregret it!

It's a pizza place so expecting much for breakfast was Probably too much. Husband ordered over…read moremedium eggs and they were over wayy easy instead. I got the breakfast burrito with bacon and potato (it was hash browns) and the cheese inside was mozzarella which honestly made me laugh but they are a pizza place. My son got scrambled eggs and toast. I'm sure the pizza is good but we didn't return to try it. The inside was not busy and they only had one server but she did a great job taking care of us.

Good food. Always sloooooow service. If you order to pick up, call them directly, it's cheaper…read morethan doing it in the website. They are good so always busy. We order take out a lot and get told 40 minutes and then get there 50 minutes later and are usually told another 10 min. The last time we had one warm item and 2 room temperature items and were told 10 min twice. Good food but don't recommend take out and expect the kitchen to be slow.

They remodeled so it's super cute and looks like an Italian piazza. Food is always fantastic…read more Had the sausage and mushroom 12" pizza, large salad and meatball app. The waitress apologized for not realizing she was our table. No biggie. It was only a moment. Ample parking in the back

1st time visitor Everything was wonderful! Kara was a great server, knows the menu and just as…read morefriendly as can be. The guy in the pic- that's Sal. That's how you know this place is legendary. The previous owner is still active after here 37 years. Owner/hostess/silverware roller Food: very generous. Portions are HUGE! And the homemade pasta. Wow wow wow Prices: great value. All made with love from Italy AND PERONI ON DRAFT!

Convenient location, decent pizza . Everyone in our group kept saying it was great - only a 30 min…read morewait on 4th of July too which was also a win . We got pizza to go

Bonnie is the only reason we come to this place! Thank God she is back, we have received the…read morecustomer service while visiting the beach! The manager needs to give her a raise! The food came out so hot! 10/10 BONNIE AMAZING !!!

Old blonde woman who I assume owns the store tells me the wait will be 8 mins before I ordered (I'm…read moreon lunch break at work so I made sure before ordering) she could tell I was about to say I couldn't wait that long, so she said it'll be 4 mins. It was 10 minutes. She lied directly to my face for a $4 sale, just to waste my time and make me rush. Never coming here again, disgusting behavior from an owner/operator.

Had 8 college buddies in town for a few days and decided to order 4 large pies and wings. After a…read moresnafu with Uber Eats, we decided to pick up our order. The servers were very friendly and even allowed us to drink adult beverages while waiting. As you would expect, it took a while to prepare our large order, but we enjoyed the wait. Everyone raved about the food and we had leftovers that took several days to finish. It was an epic experience. Go Dawgs!

After spending the morning in New Smyrna with my wife and mother, we decided we wanted to grab…read morelunch. I remembered hearing great things about Panheads Pizzaria so we decided to try it out. So glad we did, because we had an excellent experience! Ironically, as we walked up to the establishment, a random guy who had just parked his pickup told us "that place is really good!" This gentleman's foreshadowing was on point. Upon entering our waitress, Emily, greeted us with a warm welcome and seated us in the outdoor area. She was very friendly and her customer service was excellent. We proceeded to order the large pie special which included 4 specialty options on their rectangular style pizza, all on the same pie! This was perfect because we all wanted to try different pizza's. All the selections looked interesting but we decided on the following 4: Simple Man (roma tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fresh basil), Paradise City (ham, bacon, pineapple), Hair Of The Beast (roasted chicken, bacon, banana peppers, jalapenos, blue cheese, roasted garlic, mild buffalo drizzle), and Nothing But A Good Time (pepperoni, sausage, ham, mushrooms, onions, green peppers, black olives). Can I just say, that ALL of these were fantastic in their own way?! But I must say that the paradise city and Hair of the beast were my fav's. Special shoutout to the fresh basil and fresh mozzarella on the Simple Man pizza.

amazing fantastic best pizza in Florida…read more the two ladies in the shop are doing it right! we will definitely be back

Wonderful pizza and service-We will be back soon and often! Love this great place that is so…read moreconvenient to the beach.