5 Affordable Restaurants in Downtown, Wilmington NC
Updated 11 October 2026 · 6 restaurants in Downtown, Wilmington NC considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers affordable restaurants in Downtown Wilmington, NC. Restaurants were first filtered by their Google price range, then ordered by rating. Six qualifying businesses were considered, and five appear here. Price ranges are broad Google categories, so actual bills will depend on what you order. Each entry lists the business type, address, hours and listed features, along with themes that reviewers mention. Check hours before visiting, since listings can change.
#1
I Love NY Pizza
★ 4.6 (1,196 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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I Love NY Pizza is at 28 N Front St and carries a Google price range of $10 to $20. Its rating is 4.6 from more than 1,100 reviews. It stays open late, until 3 am on Friday and Saturday. Listed features include takeaway, dine-in, counter service, quick bites and small plates. Reviewers praise fresh, flavorful slices with a crisp crust, and they say the staff keep the line moving even when it is long.
Best for: Budget slices late into the night
- Address
- 28 N Front St, Wilmington, NC 28401, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–3 am; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–3 am; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#2
Pie’s On Pizzeria & Grill
★ 4.6 (391 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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Pie’s On Pizzeria & Grill is at 4107 Oleander Dr in Wilmington, with a 4.6 Google rating from 391 reviews and a listed price range of $10 to $20. It is open Monday through Saturday from 11 am to 8:45 pm and closed Sundays. Options include dine-in, takeaway, delivery, curbside pickup, beer and wine, and vegetarian dishes. Reviewers mention a taco pizza, wings, an Italian sausage pie and a cheesecake dessert, along with friendly service.
Best for: Pizza, wings and casual meals
- Address
- 4107 Oleander Dr Ste F, Wilmington, NC 28403, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–8:45 pm; Mon 11 am–8:45 pm; Sat 11 am–8:45 pm; Sun Closed; Thu 11 am–8:45 pm; Tue 11 am–8:45 pm; Wed 11 am–8:45 pm
#3
Girls with Dough, Pizzeria and Pub
★ 4.6 (391 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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Girls with Dough, Pizzeria and Pub is at 204 Arcadian Row in Wilmington and holds a 4.6 Google rating from 391 reviews. Listed hours begin at noon on Thursday and Friday, 10 am on Saturday and 10 am on Sunday, and the pub is closed Mondays. Attributes include outdoor seating, live music, cocktails, beer, coffee and small plates. Reviewers mention a brunch with plenty of choices, lunch sandwiches, and a riverside walk nearby. One reviewer found a pizza under-topped for the price.
Best for: Brunch, pizza and a lively pub setting
- Address
- 204 Arcadian Row Ste 100, Wilmington, NC 28412, United States
- Hours
- Fri 12–10 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 10 am–10 pm; Sun 10 am–9 pm; Thu 12–10 pm; Tue 4–9 pm; Wed 4–9 pm
#4
Cousins Coal Fired Pizzeria
★ 4.7 (124 Google reviews)Restaurant$10–20 per person
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Cousins Coal Fired Pizzeria is listed as a restaurant at 914 S Kerr Ave in Wilmington, with a 4.7 Google rating from 124 reviews and a price range of $10 to $20. It is open from 4 pm to 8 pm every day except Monday. Options include dine-in, takeaway, delivery, counter service and alcohol, and the listing marks it casual, cozy and popular with locals and tourists. Reviewers mention a coal-fired crust with good char, fresh basil, wings and dessert, and a spotless dining room.
Best for: Coal-fired pizza in a cozy setting
- Address
- 914 S Kerr Ave Ste C, Wilmington, NC 28403, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4–8 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 4–8 pm; Sun 4–8 pm; Thu 4–8 pm; Tue 4–8 pm; Wed 4–8 pm
#5
Salita Pizza
★ 4.5 (161 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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Salita Pizza is a pizza restaurant at 615 S 16th St in Wilmington, with a 4.5 Google rating from 161 reviews and a listed price range of $10 to $20. It is open Thursday and Friday from 11 am to 8:30 pm and on weekends from 9 am to 8:30 pm, and closed Monday through Wednesday. The listing includes outdoor seating, breakfast, brunch, vegan and vegetarian options, and beer and wine. Reviewers praise a crisp, chewy wood-fired crust and carefully sourced ingredients, and several say the portions feel small for the price.
Best for: Wood-fired pizza with vegan options
- Address
- 615 S 16th St Ste 125-127, Wilmington, NC 28401, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–8:30 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 9 am–8:30 pm; Sun 9 am–8:30 pm; Thu 11 am–8:30 pm; Tue Closed; Wed Closed
How we made this list
We looked at 6 restaurants in Downtown, Wilmington NC with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google price range of ₹600 or less per person, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Pie’s On Pizzeria & Grill and Girls with Dough, Pizzeria and Pub take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Salita Pizza opens at 9 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
I Love NY Pizza ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.6 from 1,196 reviews. Pie’s On Pizzeria & Grill is second at 4.6 from 391 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, Wilmington NC are open late?
I Love NY Pizza stays open until 3 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: I Love NY Pizza $10–20; Pie’s On Pizzeria & Grill $10–20; Girls with Dough, Pizzeria and Pub $10–20; Cousins Coal Fired Pizzeria $10–20; Salita Pizza $10–20.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Pie’s On Pizzeria & Grill, Girls with Dough, Pizzeria and Pub, Cousins Coal Fired Pizzeria and Salita Pizza.
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