We have been searching for a pizza in North Carolina since we moved here several years ago and until 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. read more

On a Friday, a craving for Gluten Free pizza. I typed into Yelp and first place listed was Mezza Luna. 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! read more

Mezza Luna Pizzeria - Gluten Free Bianca pizza .....smells amazing and tasty too all fresh ingredients! - Pizza Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

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Very bland tasting pizza dough, with average toppings. Not sure why it is rated as high as it is.

The pizza was fabulous. We asked for it well done and it was. It was nice and crispy. I got two sides of broccoli rabe because I like to put it on my pizza. Everybody said it was delicious. Thank you for having good quality food. and just to add to it, we ordered five pies and two sides of broccoli rabe. And everything still tasted fabulous even picking it up with a little bit of a car ride. It was delicious. read more

What's not to love about a Mom and Pop pizzeria in Apex. Stopped in for lunch and had the 2 slice special. The cheese pizza was as close to perfection as I've had outside of Brooklyn. Crust thin and the undercarriage cooked just right. The sauce simple and delicious and the cheese was quality mozzarella. This is a real family business, husband makes the pizzas and the wife takes the orders. Seemed like several regulars having lunch. Old school no nonsense interior space clean and functional. Definitely my new go to in Apex. read more

Pretty basic tasting pizza to be honest. Not bad but was not wowed like I was hoping. Not the thin floppy NY style crust I was hoping for. There was more cheese on one side than the other. The side of meatballs was pretty good. Wouldn't mind coming back for a meatball sub or spaghetti and meatballs. read more

Born and raised in New York, where a large pizza is typically 18 inches or more (often cut into generous slices you can fold), I know what a real NY style pie looks and feels like. Mezza Luna gets the taste closest to authentic in the Triangle area. The crust has that perfect chew, the sauce is spot-on, and toppings are always fresh and plentiful. For NC pizza, they're hands-down the best I've found. I've been ordering weekly for over 5 years, given them rave reviews across Google, Yelp, Nextdoor, and more, and I still recommend them to everyone in Cary (and beyond) craving real NY style pizza. That said, their "large" is listed as 16 inches, which feels more like a medium back home, smaller than what I'd expect for the price, especially when feeding a family or group. Add in the noticeably high prices, and the value takes a hit. Even more frustrating, after all these years of consistent business, the staff still doesn't recognize me or my name, and the vibe can come off a bit cocky instead of appreciative toward loyal regulars. The pizza quality keeps me coming back every week, but these other factors hold it back from 5 stars. Solid 4 stars, great NY-style in NC, but they could improve on portions, pricing, and customer appreciation. read more

Food was delicious and authentic! Penne à la vodka sauce, margerhita pizza, and garlic knots.

I picked up some pizzas for my family one evening. The first review I saw said it was everyday you'd want in a local pizzeria and they were right! The pizza was delicious! The crust was perfect crisp but soft. We kept it simple and got one cheese and one pepperoni and can't wait to try more speciality ones! read more

Delicious Pizza and food! My go to neighborhood Pizzeria and yes, the Grandma Pie is the best I've found in the Triangle! I should know, I was a pizzioll in Brooklyn & Manhattan for many years. The service is excellent and the ambiance just finenfor an old school Pizza Place. read more

Mezza Luna Pizzeria was highly recommended by my brother-in-law. After checking out their Yelp page, it was an easy decision. We called to order 2 pies for takeout on our drive back from the OBX. We ordered a large pepperoni pie and a grandma pie. We also added on 2 ordered of garlic knots. About an hour later we picked up our dinner. I loved the grandma pie! Yummy sauce, fresh basil, lots of melty mozzarella and delectable olive oil drizzle. The crust was crispy, not too thick with a nice chew. The pepperoni pie was very good as well. Pepperoni slices in every bite, not too greasy, classic NY crust. All around delicious pizza! The garlic knots were fantastic! Fresh garlic, so much flavor and perfect texture. They were great leftover, too. I highly recommend giving them a try, you won't be disappointed! read more

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The service, atmosphere, and the pizza was delicious! My daughter had some butter noodles and they hit the spot! Good price for everything too. read more

Mezza Luna Pizzeria - Sausage and cheese pizza - Pizza Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

This spot was tasty. I've been looking for a good pizzeria with different pies and this might be it. I got the large grandma pie, large tipsy chicken pizza (vodka pizza), and crab ravioli. The staff was friendly, the food was done in about 20 minutes, and prices were fair. My total was around $75 for all 3 items. The grandma pie was great. I crave that pizza often and not many places make it like this. We all enjoyed it. The tipsy chicken pizza was great to me, but others agreed there could've been more vodka sauce because it felt a little dry and more flavor in the sauce. I think then it would've been a perfect pie because the crust was great and everything else was portioned perfectly. The crab ravioli wasn't amazing and tasted like the lump crab in the grocery store with no seasoning, but I think their other pastas could be great and I would come back again to try more. read more

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Best pizza in North Carolina in my opinion. The owner is a New Yorker and a pizza wizard

Mezza Luna has become our go-to for pizza! We ditched our old downtown Cary pizza joint after trying Mezza Luna and we haven't looked back. We even ordered take-out for the Super Bowl from Mezza Luna. The Grandma Pie is our favorite with its amazing crust, fresh sauce, and perfect amount of cheese. The other pies we've tried are also great, but we keep going back to the Grandma Pie. We pair with salads, meat balls, and calamari. We've loved everything we've ordered. Everything is fresh and pricing is also very fair. Clean and relaxed environment. We've been there when it's been really quiet and we've also been there when it's been super busy. Either way, service has been efficient and friendly no matter the level of busyness. You can tell it's a family-run business and they really pour themselves into Mezza Luna and their food. They even come out of the kitchen to interact and chat with customers, treating everyone like family. If you haven't yet visited yet, do yourself a favor and give Mezza Luna a try. You'll definitely be back! read more

Mezza Luna Pizzeria was a fantastic experience. We got takeout on a rainy day and it hit the spot. When we picked up our pizzas, the owner was super nice; I ordered a gluten free meat lovers pizza, and she replaced the meatballs with extra sausage to ensure the pizza would be 100% gluten free. If you are gluten free, this is definitely the Italian spot to visit. We ordered the Lucy's fresh tomato (with added spinach and chicken), and the meat pizza. Both gluten free. They were absolutely outstanding. The crust wasn't like a thin crispy crust, as more gluten free pizzas are; it actually had some chew and a lot of flavor. Additionally, the pizzas were stacked high with toppings - you will definitely get your money's worth here. Overall, everything about our experience was great. I can't wait to come back and try their gluten free pastas! read more

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Mezza Luna is a solid pizza place in the strip mall off Williams Street. We've had ML a few times and (again) are impressed with their flavor, texture, and consistency. Like most New Yorkers, we don't load up our pizza with toppings. Pepp, cheese, and lotsa love is all we need. ML has all the main pizza bases covered....garlicky flavorful sauce, chewy/crunchy crust, and a nice grade mozz. As soon as you walk into ML, you can smell the love (literally). Counter service is always friendly and quick. At this price point, you can't go wrong in NC. We look forward to our next ML pie! read more

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Yes!!! Love this place! Pizza is the best. Along with zucchini sticks, and eggplant rolatini.

I'll be honest. I cried a little when I bit into the most authentic pie I've had since leaving Brooklyn almost 5 years ago. Vic is a fricking magician. The place is clean - so clean it couldn't be real NY pizza right? Nah - it's perfect. Vic knows his stuff. And his cannoli will blow your mind too. If you're a Yankee like me you have to come here. Take my word for it. You're welcome read more

Another great lunch at Mezza Luna in Apex! Ate in with hubby. Pizza arrived fast. So tasty. Owner Lucia is hospitable. Joint is bright and clean. Yes, I'll be back. read more

Fantastic gluten-free pizza! I was delightfully surprised when I found out that the gluten-free crust here is actually cheaper than normal crust. The gluten-free crust also tastes very good, comparable to a normal crust. When I came in to pick up the pizza, the lady in the front actually warned me about the bread crumbs that are in the meatballs for the meat lover pizza. To ensure that the meat-lover pizza was actually gluten-free, she removed the meatballs and instead replaced it with extra sausage (hence the heaps of sausage on my pizza). I was very impressed by this attention to detail. Will be back for more great pizza. read more

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Great casual Italian restaurant, pizzas are great, Love their appetizers (arancini, spicy muscles) and the pasta are good too! Haven't come across anything bad on the menu. The desserts are good too. Always friendly service. For weekend orders call 60mins ahead! Give it a try if you haven't already, its really good and I hate seeing all the chain pizza shops taking over town. read more

We've been loyal takeout customers of Mezza Luna for over a year--always ordering the pizza--and it has been consistently fantastic. We love that it's a local, family-owned restaurant. Ordering online is super convenient, and our food is always ready right on time for pickup. We'd been wanting to dine in for a while and finally got the chance. Knowing how popular the restaurant gets on weekends, we arrived early (around 5:30 PM) and were happy to find two open tables. We were seated right away, and despite how busy it was, Luc waited on us soon after. She was incredible--working the entire dining room on her own. We were honestly amazed by her energy. Even the kitchen staff were pitching in to help her out -- bringing food to tables and helping check out pickup orders. They were all so friendly! That said, we did notice that the team member working the counter had more downtime than Luc and the kitchen staff. There may be future opportunity for the counter team member to assist with bussing tables, refilling drinks, or running food to support Luc, who was clearly doing it all. The wait for food was exactly what we expected, given the number of dine-in guests, takeout orders, and catering happening at once. We knew everything was being made fresh, and we appreciate that. The pizza, as always, was phenomenal. I also really enjoyed the Chicken Francese. We weren't fans of the pasta dishes with tomato sauce--it was a bit too sweet for our taste--but that's just personal preference. We'll definitely be back for more pizza. Mezza Luna continues to be our go-to spot! read more

We were so disappointed, there were lots of positive reviews so we were expecting the same. Walked in and the staff looked frazzled. We didn't know we had to be seated so they asked us to move 2x as they had a RSVP that NEVER showed up. The food wasn't great, very runny and missing flavors. One and done read more

Mezza Luna Pizzeria - Penne - Pizza Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

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UPDATE: disagree all you want., never mind the food clearly you have a following but you need to tweak your condescending attitude. You're no longer in NY. hmm how do I preface this; "if you're watching your salt intake come here" We were supposed to go to Daniel's or Anna's but I decided to try this one out based on the positive reviews. I'm starting to think the reviews are either made up or people just don't know the taste of a good real Italian food. I'm from NYC and have lived in Long Island most of my life where I've tasted the best Italian food there was. And based on what we've ordered this is not up to par with what a good Italian food should be. Let me start with the Chicken Alfredo; creamy yes, but not a hint of flavor or taste, no Parmesan cheese either, it's so bland. Our daughter who loves Chicken Alfredo couldn't agree more. The baked ziti; same thing, it's bland, can't even taste the tomato sauce and we had to add a ton of salt and pepper on both so we could eat it. The Seafood Fra Diavolo granted by its name it's spicy but man this is Szechuan level of spicy and it's paprika not tomato based. I'm not sure what spices they used but certainly not Italian, this one tastes so off. Too bad, I see so much people coming to this place when we were there. Service was fast but unfriendly and condescending. The old guy and old lady taking the orders were unpleasant. So much for customer service. Oh and they are pricier than other Itakian restaurants in the area, couldn't understand why. The place is a typical pizzeria vibe nothing special. We both agreed no way we're coming back. read more

My family has ordered from here a number of times now. The review for their subs and pizza is 5 stars. We love their subs, especially the Italian & eggplant subs. I gave it 4 stars overall because the other Italian dishes & appetizers we have tried have not been stellar in our opinion. The pasta has been overcooked, and sauces lacked favor. The arancini & calamari were dry and chewy (overcooked). However, we definitely continue to go back for the pizza & subs! read more

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I became aware of Mezza Luna when a poster on a FB foodie page was asking for Italian food recommendations. Anyway, they came up in the conversation as very good and since I'd not heard of it we decided to go there that evening. It's a somewhat small dining area that's bright and airy. The atmosphere is comfy and welcoming. It's run by a literal mom & pop and it smelled so good as soon as we walked through the door! Always a good sign. We were warmly greeted by Vic's wife Lucy with menus, which we began to look over. We each got pasta and were not disappointed! My spouse got the penna alla vodka, which she just loved. Creamy and delicious. I got the baked zitti alla Vic that's in a creamy tomato sauce with mushrooms and crumbled Italian sausage throughout and topped with melted mozz. Wonderful! Both were huge portions. We both brought home leftovers that easily stretched into two more meals for us. Our pasta came with side salads and bread that was very good too. We both decided we must return and try some more offerings on the menu soon. read more

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Traveling through the area on Oct. 16th on our way home to Ohio and found this gem! From start to finish, everything was delicious. The pizza crust was crispy and golden on the bottom and the toppings were plentiful and delicious. We also had bruschetta while the pizza pie was baking. It was also a perfect 10. The fresh soft mozzarella was perfect with the tomatoes and olive oil. We finished every bite of both items. Favoloso! read more

Love this place! We go see Lucy every Tuesday or more. We love their pizza and atmosphere. Of course the service is great!

STUFFED VEAL PARM is amazing combination of Fried veal cutlets layered with eggplant and ham topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese served with a side of cappilini with tomato gravy sauce, side salad with Italian dressing on the side, Italian bread, and a delicious tiramisu for dessert. Wow! This is a delicious meal that I have only seen it at Mezza Luna. It is easily enough for three meals! Highly recommend this delicious takeout meal. read more

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Misleading customers and ripping them off. Ordered and paid for a large, got home and received a medium. Owner argued, did not apologize or offer any replacement. In fact, he said he doesn't need people to come there. Ummm ok? read more

Mezza Luna Pizzeria - This is the "large" otherwise sized as a medium smh - Pizza Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

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Mezza Luna is everything you want in a local favorite: warm, relaxing vibes, family-friendly atmosphere, and incredible Italian food. From perfectly baked pizzas to rich, flavorful pasta, every dish tastes like it came straight from Nonna's kitchen. And the cannoli? Out of this world. Super attentive service...this place truly feels like home. read more

Delicious food and excellent service, order anything from the menu is not going to disappoint

Service and food both are top notch! Best pizza we have ate in a long time. Don't let the little shopping center fool you. read more

Jersey Girl moved South 2 years ago and literally had yet to find palatable pizza. J & S came close, Randy's was ok. Other than that I didn't waste my money. Did the chains because at least I knew what I was well ahem wasn't getting. It was our anniversary dinner and as it goes with 5 kids, we ordered in. The pizza was delish, the sauce perfection and I'd eat the garlic knots every day. My teenagers tell me to try the Penne Vodka and Calamari, so I will. The wife working the restaurant with the son and husband cooking reminded me of Dicola's in NJ my favorite haunt. I am so excited. I can't wait to go back. Is there a frequent buyer program???? read more

Came down from NYC for work and stopped by here for lunch. Their slices are pretty good and I would recommend this place to others who are looking for NY style pizza. Good job! read more

Great pizza, substantial, undercarriage, and tasty sauce! Friendly and upbeat staff make it even better.

Pizza and house salad can't be beat! Lovely family that does all the cooking and serving themselves. Can't recommend them enough.

My friends have been raving about Mezza Luna recently and claim it's the best pizza in the triangle so they were very excited for me to try it. They ordered take out and got the Margherita pizza and gnocchi bolognese. The pizza was very good! I also really loved the gnocchi. The texture was perfect and the sauce was delicious. I wouldn't say that it's the #1 best pizza in the triangle as it still doesn't beat my very favorite pizza place in Durham. But it's probably in the top 3 of my list now! I can't wait to try more pizzas and pasta in the future! I was told that this restaurant is owned by Italians who used to live in NY so it's authentic NY pizza. I thought that was a pretty cool fact. read more

Mezza Luna Pizzeria - Margherita pizza - Pizza Near Me - Apex, North Carolina

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Understated but nice little Italian place with a decent menu and very attentive staff. They do have other entrees on the menu that were tempting, but our group went for the pizza offerings. Excellent Margherita pizza! Loved the sauce and the plentiful basil and fresh mozzarella. Meat lovers pizza pie was also full of flavor. A 4-star rating doesn't really do it justice -- I'd give Mezza Luna 4.5 stars if I could. Enjoyable dining experience all around. read more