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    Johnny's Pizza Cary

    4.2 (473 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Virginia B.

    We came here for a late dinner on a week night. The young man at the register was so helpful. We got one of the specials which was a large pizza with beef and spinach and a choice of appetizer. I chose the cheese breadsticks. Both came out quickly and were delicious. The pizza didn't have much spinach but a good amount of beef. The breadsticks were not breadsticks at all but dough with cheese on top. It was much different and much bigger than I expected. Could have been cleaner and the atmosphere is just ok. Good pizza but I still like my favorite place better for flavor, cleanliness and atmosphere.

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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.

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    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.

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    Mama M.

    Love this place! Pasta is delicious and so are the salads and subs! Pizza sauce does lack flavor tho. Also try the garlic knots

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    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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    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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    Great pizza -- accurate ordering options and pickup was ready before estimated pickup time!

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    Ask the Community - Johnny's Pizza Cary

    Colletta

    Colletta

    4.0(337 reviews)
    5.3 mi

    This was my first time dining here, and the experience was really pleasant. This is mostly to do…read morewith the service received by Jeff. We had a lively table, and he was able to make recommendations to us about what food to share, enjoy and his own favorites. Jeff was prompt in refilling our beverages, and remembered the small details like a lime slice with the Diet Coke. The food was fantastic, the three of us shared everything. The only thing missing is a photo of the dessert, highly recommend the spumoni dessert - it features a table side marshmallow toast. So fun! Definitely make a reservation ahead of time to ensure seating, either way will be happy to dine here again. Thank you Jeff for your amazing service!

    An amazing date night spot. We'll be back for sure…read more Went here on an anniversary dinner and booked at 9pm, got there 5min late and they were still setting up tables no big deal. Sat in 5-10min on a Friday night. Dillon did great with our service. Ordered the Regina Colletta pizza, and the brown butter ravioli also got the polpette and foccacia. Overall we were very impressed with this place, we ordered dishes that are harder to make, since we love to cook ourselves and they did an amazing. We'll be back for other staples for sure. Main critique I would say is the Pizza, we wouldn't order that flavor again but it was still very good. The balsamic isn't too strong. We just prefer simpler pizza and more well done. But the pizza we feel has the best value. Mushroom ravioli has amazing flavor, deep, rich, all working very well. However, We'll just order more classic dishes next time like the clam spaghetti, chicken parm, you can't go wrong here really.... All in all 9/10 experience, 4.5 starts if I could give that. Ambiance is cute and casual but chic because of the low lighting and the cleanliness. There are three levels of seating, tables, raised booths, and the bar tops. It's great bc it diffuses the noise. The business was packed that night but the noise level was still good enough to hold conversations. Servers and waitresses all look sharps And the place has an open kitchen. Since we love cooking we'll try to sit so we can see it next time. There's also A bar to the right side with a view of the skating rink. I cannot stress enough that the team is doing an amazing job. Obviously the cooks are amazing, the hostesses were so sweet and down to earth, and the servers knocked it out the park. Very memorable anniversary. Thanks Colletta Team!

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    Mezza Luna Pizzeria - Grandma's Pie

    Mezza Luna Pizzeria

    4.4(181 reviews)
    2.6 mi
    $$

    We have been searching for a pizza in North Carolina since we moved here several years ago and…read moreuntil coming into this restaurant, we have yet to find anything that blew our socks off. This is fresh, delicious and if you get the chance to speak to the owner, he will tell you all about how long he's been making pies and how long he's been married to the love of his life. It is truly an experience, just one of the best places I found yet.

    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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    SPAZIO - Spazio Italian Holly Springs Carbonaro

    SPAZIO

    4.3(58 reviews)
    9.7 mi

    My wife and I have been here twice now and both times the experience was great. The food was…read moredelicious (OK, the Alici pizza with the anchovies on it was pretty salty but removing the anchovies fixed that. Guess it was to be expected since anchovies are always salty), there's always a very nice ambiance, and the service is top notch! This place is on our "must go back to" list!

    Used to go here a couple of years ago when it was Ashley Harvest Moon for breakfast, been wanting…read moreto try Spazio for ages. I knew it was a local fine dining restaurant, but just making reservations was an interesting experience. (Call and leave a message, there's no open table. There's a form to fill out. What?" As soon a we arrived we realized a reservation wasn't necessary as we were the only guests there for 30 minutes or so. My wife and I ordered: Glass of Wine, Ravioli, a Roman Pizza, a side of green beans, and a desert of tiramisu. The food was quick as we were the only ones there for a while as other guests came in. But as other recent reviews indicate, the menu options are pretty small, but the pricing and ambiance doesn't meld. I expected more redesign of the dining area that was used by the former restaurant; but that wasn't the case. It was a bit small dining room. I'll go back for an appetizer or glass of wine due a gift, but the pricing is too high for the food and the portion size that you get.

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    Berries and cream dessert. Affagato in the background, but I already ate some of it before picture.

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    Rigo’s Pizzeria

    Rigo’s Pizzeria

    4.5(158 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    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.

    1.5 star downgrade after spending more than $40 for 1 Large Chicken Tikka Pizza, which now costs…read more$35, which I don't think is reasonable for the amount. I was about to order 2 but ended up buying only 1 after being surprised to see that price spiked to $35. It's not like they added any premium ingredients or enhanced it any way. Yeah, it's specialty good but not worth $35 in my book. On top of that, there's a $2 service fee for a pick up order, and when asked to get extra masala sauce and garlic sauce, I got charged extra for those on top of the overpriced pizza. Final bill reached to about $44. For that amount, I could get 2 Extra Large pizzas at Marco's. As much as I love Rigo's Chicken Tikka Masala Pizza, I just think the price increase is ridiculous. At least 1 small container of garlic sauce should be complimentary (like Marco's) but can't believe they charged me extra for that. The lady at the cashier was friendly, and gave me some crushed red pepper and parmesan cheese for free, so that part was nice, but sadly, I probably won't be returning to Rigo's anytime soon after this disappointing experience. Ambiance is small and casual space so Rigo's is more ideal for take out. | Overall Score: 3.4/5

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