5 Best Pizza Restaurants in Downtown, Wilmington NC
Updated 11 October 2026 · 15 restaurants in Downtown, Wilmington NC considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide ranks five pizza restaurants that serve the Downtown Wilmington NC area, based on weighted Google ratings. Fifteen qualifying businesses were considered in the pizza category. It is for anyone looking for a slice, a whole pie or a takeaway order, whether they plan to eat in or pick up. Each entry covers the Google category, listed price range, hours, accessibility details and what reviewers say about the crust, toppings and service. The order can change as new reviews are added, so check current ratings before you go.
#1
Pizzeria Don Luca
★ 4.9 (1,078 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Pizzeria Don Luca is a pizza restaurant at 1215 N 4th St in Wilmington, rated 4.9 from 1,078 reviews. No price range is listed. Hours are mostly evenings on weekdays, with weekend hours starting at noon. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention strong flavor, careful craftsmanship and an approachable team. Several say it is among the best pizza they have had, and one customer mentioned that the homemade ranch is sold by the bottle.
Best for: Top-rated whole pies
- Address
- 1215 N 4th St, Wilmington, NC 28401, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4–10 pm; Mon 4–9 pm; Sat 12–10 pm; Sun 12–9 pm; Thu 4–9 pm; Tue 4–9 pm; Wed 4–9 pm
#2
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 a pizza restaurant at 28 N Front St in Wilmington, rated 4.6 from 1,196 reviews, with a price range of $10-20. Hours run until 3 am on Friday and Saturday, which Google lists as late-night food. Google also lists outdoor seating, dine-in, takeaway, counter service, a bar on site and a casual, cozy setting. Reviewers mention slices sold by the piece or whole, a fast-moving line, a crisp crust and generous meat lovers and pepperoni options.
Best for: Late-night slices and groups
- 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
#3
Wheelz Pizza of Midtown Wilmington
★ 4.6 (520 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Wheelz Pizza of Midtown Wilmington is a pizza restaurant at 2323 S 17th St in Wilmington, rated 4.6 from 520 reviews. No price range is listed. Hours run from late morning to early evening on most days. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking and entrance. Reviewers mention a sourdough crust they describe as crispy outside and chewy inside, fresh ingredients, and a pickup process that worked well. One reviewer said the ingredients are organic or locally sourced.
Best for: Sourdough crust and pickup orders
- Address
- 2323 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28401, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11:30 am–9 pm; Mon 11:30 am–8:30 pm; Sat 11:30 am–9 pm; Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pm; Thu 11:30 am–8:30 pm; Tue 11:30 am–8:30 pm; Wed 11:30 am–8:30 pm
#4
Vito's Midtown Pizza
★ 4.6 (485 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Vito's Midtown Pizza is a pizza restaurant at 2305 College Rd in Wilmington, rated 4.6 from 485 reviews. No price range is listed. Hours are late morning to 10 pm on most days. Google lists delivery, drive-through, kerbside pickup, dine-in, catering, dessert and wheelchair-accessible entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention a NY-style crust, a cinnamon roll pizza, and a restaurant ranch that pairs well. One reviewer said the cheese was light.
Best for: NY-style pizza with drive-through pickup
- Address
- 2305 College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–10 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–10 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#5
Za Pie Pizzeria
★ 4.6 (403 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant
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Za Pie Pizzeria is a pizza restaurant at 6142 Carolina Beach Rd in Wilmington, rated 4.6 from 403 reviews. No price range is listed. It is closed on Wednesdays and keeps weekend hours from midday. Google lists wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating and toilet. Reviewers mention that it is mostly takeout, with a few clean and comfortable tables inside, strong customer service, and a pizza that surprised one first-time visitor. Some reviewers said prices were a bit high.
Best for: Takeout pizza with a few tables
- Address
- 6142 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4–10 pm; Mon 4–9 pm; Sat 12–9 pm; Sun 12–9 pm; Thu 4–9 pm; Tue 4–9 pm; Wed Closed
How we made this list
We looked at 15 restaurants in Downtown, Wilmington NC with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then Google category “Pizza restaurant”, ranked by weighted 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
- 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?
Pizzeria Don Luca ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 1,078 reviews. I Love NY Pizza is second at 4.6 from 1,196 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. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Vito's Midtown Pizza.
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