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    Johnny's Pizza Cary

    4.2 (474 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Will M.

    We had ordered from here before but I didn't get to try it because it was a very busy gathering and night for me. Today in the area and chose to come in for a slice since it's on the menu. The slice is $5 plus $1.50 per topping. However, they have a great daily special of $9.95 for 2 slices and a drink. The flavor was excellent and the dough, oh man! Definitely a NY type of slice. I truly enjoyed the decor also. Great hanging pieces on the tall wall depicting some of NYC. Very clean and the staff, especially Tonino was very courteous and attentive. Felt welcomed and wanted the whole time we were seated. Absolutely will come back.

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    Rebecca M.

    I stopped for lunch at Johnny's Pizza in Cary. I don't think I have been to that location since the Yelp Event here a few years back as I live closer to another location. The restaurant is in the Harris Teeter shopping center so has plenty of parking. The high ceilings are what you first notice when walking inside. Seating is available downstairs, upstairs or outside on the patio. I was greeted when I walked in and given some time to order at the counter. I knew the Wake Forest location had a lunch special so that is what I ordered. What I forgot was how big the slices were. It was a good deal for all the food and enough to take one of the slices to go. I do prefer the normal-sized slices as they are easier to eat but these were very good. The menu has a lot of pizza options, wings, pastas and salads. So there is something that should please everyone.

    Brooklyn White Pizza
    Brandon B.

    My wife and I came her for a Yelp event last year and we're absolutely blown away by the friendliness of the owners and staff. After trying their food, we knew we had to come back. I'm not usually a fan of local pizza places. I always find them too greasy and without much flavor, but not Johnny's Pizza. I've tried maybe 5 or 6 different pizzas at this point and they've all tasted fresh and delicious. The interior restaurant is roomy so you aren't bumping into tables or other customers if it gets busy, and they're super quick with an order. The prices may seem a little steep at first glance, but I can assure you these sizes are huge. A medium pizza here is easily a large at any other pizzeria.

    My friend and I
    Lynn R.

    It's been a while since I have been back to Johnnys in Cary. The Brooklyn white pizza is everything and more. It's worth every penny. We also got a free order of knots just for checking in on this Yelp app! But the person taking my order ended up charging me for the knots as I had a $10.00 gift certificate from my prior Yelp event here and she said I could not use both after she charged me. The Yelp coupon did not specify that. But more than that, my friend that I was with had the exact same gift certificate and Yelp free knot order and they honored both. So she didn't pay but I did. I ordered a side salad and was disappointed in the salad for $7.00. The salad was not fresh and the salad just had tomato and cucumbers and onions. The cheese was extra. The dressing was the house blend which I liked. I don't care for big chunks of lettuce and especially if it's the rough parts of lettuce. And sadly we were here for hours chatting and no one ever asked us if we needed anything or checked on us.

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    Chris K.

    I thought they were closed during lunchtime as there were no cars parked in front and the windows are tinted so dark I couldn't see inside. I was just going to drive by, but decided to go take a look. Their "open" sign is so far up on the building you have to be a giant to see it! I got a slice and forgot how massive they are!! Should have asked for it to be cut in half cos it's too much to handle. I asked for it to be cooked well done and it was perfect. The only drawback I saw was I passed by at least five tabletops that were dirty when I looked for somewhere to sit. It was surprising cos there was noone there when I arrived and they barely had any customers as I sat and ate. Even more so, the owner didn't even notice it. The young guy at the register was pleasant enough when I mentioned it as I was leaving, but who knows if they got cleaned off or when.

    Marissa M.

    Johnny's is easily now my favorite pizza in Raleigh. As a native New Yorker, I know pizza. Johnny's manages to deliver a crispy thin NY crust, light on the oil, a perfect cheese pull, a sauce that lacks high acidity and they are heavy handed on the toppings for the value. The service here is excellent and I will continue to visit for pies and wings. They have a plethora of flavorful wing sauces. Honey mustard being my favorite. I dined yesterday for the 2nd time with my family. There is plenty of indoor booth seating and outdoor patio tables. We decided on the meat lover's pie and Buffalo wings. The Duke game was on the big screens so we enjoyed that. The young man at the register was very kind and delivered our food to our table rather quickly. Our pie was hot and packed with all the meat you can dream of. Sausage, pepperoni, ham, bacon... you name it ! The slices at Johnny's are as big as your head. The pizza is totally worth the 20 minute ride to this side of Cary. Add Johnny's to your bucket list while in the area.

    I ate the whole thing
    Amanda K.

    Alrighty guys listen up. I went to Johnny's pizza yesterday. This pizza was spot on. Everything I needed and more. I got a slice of pepperoni and it was to die for. I even ate the crust, which was a perfect texture. I'm a classic New York Italian girl, and boy they didn't disappoint. I will be coming here again and again. The pic attached is my friends plate. I think you can tell she liked it . I am personally not a wing person but I only heard good things about them. I didn't get a close up picture of the menu but they have so many options. I saw someone walking by with garlic knots and I was jealous. I was yearning. I was pining for those knots. I will be back for them. Anyway, moral of the story is that this is a great place. You can watch the game on one of their many tvs and get great service all the while. If you want a slice of home, come to Johnny's. You might even meet the man himself (I did, and he was awesome!).

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    Iris R.

    I was invited to attend a Yelp Elite event as a plus one of Yelp Elite member. The event included samples of numerous menu items, Yelp inspired goodies, a sparkling wine (Rose Water) sample, a cornhole competition and a raffle. The owner of Johnny's Pizza was on hand to mingle with the Yelp Elite members and their guests. I especially enjoyed hearing Johnny speak about how his businesses assist with the needs of the local communities. Personally, I believe in supporting local business that appreciate their customers and are involved in their local areas. I also appreciated seeing that Johnny is a fellow Philadelphia Eagles fan. Fly Eagles Fly! The environment of restaurant was inviting and full of positive personalities. I enjoyed learning about the Yelp Elite experience and plan to become more active on the platform due to my experience at Johnny's Pizza.

    Chicken Parmigiana Pasta I preferred fettuccine alfredo with it.
    Falan E.

    For the past two weeks, I've been daydreaming about what I plan to order. As you can imagine, I built up an exciting anticipation. I placed a call in order. I ordered Chicken Parmigiana. It was windy, and leaves and debris were all over the floor from the door opening and closing. The staff was pleasant. I was disappointed on this visit. For me, the hand-breaded chicken and marinara sauce is the driver. The pasta is just an added indulgence that pairs so well. I preferred fettuccine pasta with Alfredo sauce. It's something about the marinara and the Alfredo sauce that's oh-so comforting. Johnny's Pizza did not deliver on this entree or cure the craving. The quality of the chicken was poor. Very thin, dry, and overcooked. Reminded me of Tyson processed rib meat. The breading was super dark, and the breading had come off in the pasta. I consumed half of a breast and couldn't eat anymore. I removed the chicken pieces from the dish to discover why it didn't seem right. The coating was flavorful, as well as the pasta. I just had pasta. I could not eat the chicken. Justifiable three star- the staff pleasantries were good. All the flavors in this dish were perfect. The chicken was off. Seem to have been either sitting in sauce for a while or over-fried. I'm not sure.

    Johnny P. The owner and your humble yelper!
    Alex A.

    We recently had our Yelp Elite Members get-together at this restaurant and there couldn't have been a better choice to hold it! First of all huge kudos to the owner of this fine pizza and all things Italian American joint - Johnny P who warmly welcomed us to the place and along with our hard-working community manager Josh! And from there we sampled awesomely crafted wings and pizza. By the way, did I say that apart from how delicious their pizza is, is how huge the slices are? These are NYC size slices and not just the traditional pepperoni, but also old school classics like the Margherita. I've never had an amazingly hearty Margherita the size of my face! The food here is so good that after the affair i ordered a large half meat lovers/Hawaiian pizza to go. I've never had a pizza box as big as this... wow! So I'm finally home and come dinnertime I helped myself to two slices and re-heated them in my oven For me the best way to see if the pizza is made well is if a few hours later it tastes just as good as the time it came out of the oven the first time. Drumroll please... Oh my goodness, it still does! Normally there's some leveling off of taste after the pizza gets a little older. These did not falter at all. Which goes that the owner didn't skimp on ingredients. Its prepared with respect to the craft. And I truly admire that. Which is why I don't mind driving 17 miles just to have the pleasure of sampling the fare again. Please patronize and support this place! You won't regret it!

    Arvian D.

    I attended an event at Johnny's Pizza in Cary, NC today. I had not eaten at Johnny's Pizza before, so I was eager to try their food. Johnny's Pizza restaurant has a warm and welcoming vibe that makes you feel like family. The space within the restaurant is utilized well. It is not cramped nor too spaced out. It is just right. The staff greeted me with a smile, was professional, and welcoming. I like pizza but it is not typically my go to food item because of the overly greasiness. Johnny's pizza was not very greasy at all. I was highly impressed by that. The dough was sufficiently thin, slices were large, and the flavor was fantastic. I don't eat pork or beef, so I had the cheese pizza. The flavor of the cheese pizza tasted original. After taking my first bite, I felt like I literally had a custom made pizza as it was not a familiar cheese pizza flavor/taste as from other pizza restaurants. I also had the opportunity to try two flavors of their wings. They were both great! One tasted like honey barbecue, and the other more like a garlic Parmesan flavor. What I enjoyed most about these wings is that they were cooked properly. I prefer my wings to be adequately cooked and not soggy inside. These were done perfectly! Another highlight of today's event, besides the camaraderie, the ambience, and the food, was that I got to meet Johnny, the owner, in person. Johnny was very personable and approachable. He was friendly and down to earth which I appreciated. He has a wonderful personality, and seemed very genuine. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit at Johnny's Pizza. I will definitely visit again.

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    Great service and excellent food! Food comes out in a timely manner. Employees are very friendly

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    This is amazing pizza, the crust is sooooooooooo nice. The service is sooooooooo great while being extra quick.

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    Service! Food is so good. We frequently choose JP for take out. So appreciative for our patronage.

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    Pizza was really good with the right amount of cheese to sauce. My Grandson had the meatball parmigiana hero and he said it was very good.

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    I love their spaghetti with marinara sauce. The portion is huge. It will feed me for several days. The garlic bread is awesome.

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    Young employees sitting around on their phones instead of working. Total waste of time and money coming here. Never again.

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    i love johhnys. best pizza ever aiden = goat. second floor felt like a hotel. best pizza place.

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    Rigo’s Pizzeria

    Rigo’s Pizzeria

    4.5
    (161 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    I have been getting their amazing dinner deals for a year now and it's honestly the best deal…read morearound, rigid is a relaxed pizza place that can feed 4 for at least 2 days on a 20$ meal deal (1 giant pizza and garlic knots) I highly recommend this place to anyone who's tired of overpriced pizza or that frozen taste some places have everything here is amazing and I can't recommend it enough. The service is next to perfect they make every guest feel like family and they even make their own ranch here.

    Three of us came here to celebrate a birthday and as always Rigos staff made it very special…read more The tables were all clean and nice music was in the background but not overwhelming. The birthday girl turned 94 and it was her first time at Rigos. She loved it and is looking forward to returning. She chose the lasagna that came with bread and salad. I got the bolognese pasta that also comes with bread and salad. The salads were fresh and a good size for a side salad. There's a wide choice of dressings and a Caesar salad as well. The salads and hot bread came out first then a short time later the entrees. Both entrees were delivered quickly and hot. Both were delicious.. The drinks are self serve and the choices are sodas and tea. When they found out it was her birthday they insisted she chose a dessert . She chose the cheesecake and shared with me and it was wonderful. Thanks to the staff for making this special birthday a great treat for our family.

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    Di Fara Pizza Tavern

    Di Fara Pizza Tavern

    3.5
    (339 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$

    There pizza are amazing A little expensive…read more The size is good though I like the vibe The service is amazing

    The Good & The Bad…read more Honestly, I wanted to give this place four stars, but I couldn't bring myself to do it. Got a white pie, maybe 18" basil olives and meatballs Also got 3 large meatballs on the side And a woodford old fashioned The pie was genuinely good. Was it worth $90? Maybe... The only real complaint about the food is it wasn't cut cleanly to the crust. The meatballs were also above average; flavorful throughout. I ate just 2 slices (so far) But I cannot in good conscience recommend for anyone to come here based on my experience. Here's the part that's indefensible. I asked if outdoor seating was open and was told to sit anywhere outside and someone would serve me. After five minutes alone out there, I went back in, and the hostess again assured me someone was coming. Nobody did. I finally hunted down a waitress who didn't know if outdoor seating was even open -- she checked, came back, and told me I'd have to sit inside. Seating a guest is the most basic function of a restaurant, and I was told three different things by three different people. I ended up at the bar, which wasn't gross, but wasn't clean either. Small menu, long waits, and at $90 for one person you expect something closer to a fine experience -- not a rowdy pub with poor service. And that falls on management, not the staff.

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    Outdoor seating area, Sept 2024.
    Mezza Luna Pizzeria

    Mezza Luna Pizzeria

    4.4
    (185 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    In recent months we have been disappointed by what used to be our go to pizza places. This week we…read moretried Mezza Luna and were very pleased. First let's begin with the crust. It was the most perfect we've had in a long time. Next the toppings were exactly what we ordered though based on how they did what we asked though we may adjust our toppings for our next order. Definitely going back

    On a Friday, a craving for Gluten Free pizza. I typed into Yelp and first place listed was Mezza…read moreLuna. Of course, I could drive to local grocery store and get a frozen one and bake it at home.....but I was quite hungry! It took longer getting directions between a Nav and phone sync. Surprisingly, Mezza Luna is actually conveniently located in a short trip! I arrived in person and walked to the counter. I was greeted promptly and the guy was answering 2 phones and taking orders and gave me options based on time and wait for pizza. He did not realize that I was looking for gluten free and got a gentleman to help me. My apologies, as I was a bit overwhelmed and didn't catch his name and how long he said it would be. Regardless, I am a patient person and waited. The gentleman brought the pizza box and handed it to me. The inside restaurant has positioned seating to utilize the space very well. As the clock approaches 5 o'clock, the regular patrons come in and the guy at the counter acknowledges each person even by name. Back to my gluten free pizza.... I did say "thank you, smells amazing " hoping they heard me as this was my first visit. Fortunately, I have self-control and didn't peek until I got home. The plan was to eat half, then reheat other half to determine......besides smelling and seeing the fresh ingredients...no need to add any seasoning! Please don't judge...but I finished it myself! It was quite tasty. Ambiance 4 stars, quaint feels like good gathering spot Customer service 5 stars keep it up Quality 5 stars Quantity 4 stars no leftovers Prices 4 stars for regular (3 stars for gluten free) no deduction Overall 4.5 stars and try again to see if rating is a solid 5. Honestly, I was surprised being able to finish it and how delicious as gluten free is not always easy to make. I forgot to ask about the meatballs..are they only beef? If so, if I call or stop in a day or so in advance, could you consider making 4 meatballs no gluten maybe using cheese instead to taste? I saw hand cut fries...might need to give that a try. ;) No worries about the gluten and sans pork for me too, sorry. If you have a gluten free baguette that would pair well for me or I can pick one up! Thanks....you may see me again soon! Update with pics: disappointed overcooked both crust and cheese!

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    Primo Pizza NY Style

    Primo Pizza NY Style

    3.9
    (161 reviews)
    5.0 mi
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    I stopped in after passing this place many times. The girl behind the counter is the nicest person…read morein the world and makes this establishment. I ordered 3 slices, 2 Sausage and 1 meatball. I also asked for the made well done. This did not disappoint. The pizza is as close as being in manhattan. Excellent service and NY style pizza that is amazing. .

    In Raleigh for graduation weekend for my oldest daughter. It was getting late and we were hungry…read moreand we love trying "new to us" places and my daughter chose Primo Pizza. Typical pizza shop menu, decent size eat-in area as well and it was clean. Great aroma of pizza when you walk in. Several folks came in for to-go orders while we were there. We walked to the counter and ordered an 18-inch pepperoni and three fountain drinks. $25 not bad! The staff was friendly and efficient. We had a seat at a table. The pizza arrived looking like it was from a commercial. Absolutely beautiful. It was a little greasy on top but nothing a few napkins couldn't deal with. The slices were huge as you would expect from such a big pizza. The pizza was hand-tossed. It was baked to perfection with brown bubbles on the crust and a golden brown bake underneath. The cheese and pepperoni were plentiful. The taste was wonderful. A very good pizza. Definitely will be going back. Good pizza is hard to find. This place is a keeper.

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    Faulisi Caffè & Enoteca

    Faulisi Caffè & Enoteca

    3.8
    (206 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$

    We had three different menu items plus dessert. The first was the Amat, a red pizza with tomato,…read moremozzarella, crumbled meat trio and oregano. This pizza was disappointing due to the presence of a greasy taste, which perhaps was from the crumbled meat trio. The amount of meat for the price was very low and although the crust was good and the other ingredients were good, that greasy taste was very distracting. The second pizza was the Why Not, a white pineapple pizza with prosciutto, pickled chilis (which we put on the side and didn't eat), mozzarella and pecorino cheeses. We found this pizza to be excellent with strong cheese flavors and very good prosciutto. The third main dish was the Wood Fired Cauliflower sandwich, with charred onions, serrano (which we did not include), arugula and tofu whip. The sandwich was excellent and I recommend it to the vegetarians reading this. Our dessert was the tiramisu, which was very good and a decent size. Overall, the pizzas were good (except for the Amat), but overpriced. The sandwich and dessert were excellent.

    Went two times now! Once when it was still a pizzeria and went again once the cafe opened!…read more Food Can never go wrong with their pizza! We've tried just about every combination now and have not been disappointed. Service Friendly staff and quick service! Ambiance It's a good mix of vintage and hip! Love the overall vibes. There's ample seating indoors and outdoors during warmer days.

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    Johnny's Pizza Cary - pizza - Updated August 2026

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