This is a hotly debated topic in Greenville. We take our pizza very seriously. And many different establishments in town will claim the title of the best pizza in Greenville SC. But who’s the ultimate champion?
Well that depends on your tastes. Some people like a thin, Italian style. Others a New York pizza with tons of sauce and cheese. I happen to like a bit of bacon and pineapple. Oh and cheese. Never forget the cheese.
So these are my favorites, my go-to establishments. Where I find the best pizza in Greenville, SC.
1. Sidewall Pizza Company
There is no competition for the best for me. There is only one. And it’s Sidewall.
And why is it my numero uno choice? Simply because it has everything. Great pizzas. Amazing salads. A mouth-watering ranch on the side. Awesome craft beers. Great outdoor seating. And service that has always been stellar.
At first Sidewall could only be found at Traveler’s Rest, but they then opened a location near downtown and my life was complete.
Now the pizza. This pizza is brick oven style so the crust will be thinner. The toppings are always fresh and creative. And they usually have a special if you’re looking for something off menu.
My favorite pizza? The Hot Hawaiian. If I’m grabbing a pizza on my way home, I don’t even have to look at the menu.
But then there are also the salads. The Arugula is our standard salad. But during the summer their special salads are amazing. I would go just for the peach salad. It’s that good.
Lastly there’s the atmosphere. When it’s warm, the doors and windows are flung open and the patio is the place to sit. During the summer, this is one of my favorite places to go. And when my out of town friends visit, they usually request at least one dinner at Sidewall.
And I never complain.
Location: Google Map
2. Barley’s
Barley’s is my go-to pizza place that’s actually in downtown. (And it was my ultimate number one before Sidewall opened their Greenville location.)
There are two main reasons I love eating at Barleys:
1. They’re classic, New York Style pizzas. My favorites are The Meat-Eater & Truffle Pizza. And they have an amazing lunch special. A slice, a salad/soup, and a drink all for $8. (Plus their pepperoni slices are large and delicious).
2. Their HUGE draft beer list (and then even more so in bottles and cans). Literally this draft list. I love the variety and I can almost always find something to love.
But then the main reason I love Barleys is their upstairs. Yes, I know, they don’t serve pizza up there. But it is my number one favorite bar in downtown Greenville. So many good beers on tap, 6 pool tables, 4 dart boards, shuffleboard and more. This is my favorite bar to hang out in.
So grab some pizza, drink some brews, and then head upstairs to continue the night.
Location: Google Map
3. D’Allesandro’s Pizza
A new addition to the North Main neighborhood of Greenville (and conveniently located near Community Tap for me), is D’Allesandro’s. Dal’s is a transplant from Charleston, and it has quickly won over many of us here as well. The North Main area was missing a good, local(ish) pizza joint. And Dal’s delivers on that front.
The pizza is fantastic. I’ve gotten more traditional ones which were great, as well as fancy ones like the Beetnick with, you guessed it, beets. (Still delicious and it makes me feel healthy.) The salads are also fresh and delicious, and come in two sizes. Normal and, I quote my waitress, “like Olive Garden sized.” So you know what you’re getting into. The cheesy bread was a little small, but I just use it as a starter.
The pizzas themselves come in 3 sizes. Mostly, because I’m always starving, Ryan and I get the largest size and then always have leftovers. We could probably get by with the medium for the two us (and the small for just one person). But who doesn’t like leftover pizza?
Overall this is a much needed addition to the North Main neighborhood. And one I’ll be frequenting often. (Plus they deliver!)
Location: Google Map
4. Vic’s
Want a hole in the wall pizza joint? With good prices and good pizza? Oh and they deliver? Enter Vic’s.
Vic’s has been around for some time. Located right in the center of town, you might not know it was there at first. One table out front and only a few booths inside – this is the place to stop in when you’re done with fancy and just want some I.
Or a calzone. Or some cannoli’s. (The latter was actually amazingly good.)
The also do business by the slice as well (and have a decent special that comes with a soda as well).
This is authentic New York style pizza the way it was meant to be.
Location: Google Map
5. Stone Pizza Company
https://stonepizzacompany.com/
Stone is a relative newcomer and located just a little bit outside of downtown. Ryan and I stopped by a few months after they had opened and checked it out.
My first impression walking in? The place was packed. The inside dining area is quite small but luckily they have a huge screened in porch where we were able to grab a few seats at the bar.
Next I was shocked by the amount of craft beers on tap. 20 in total! I was not expecting that. But we came here for the pizza, and Stone has 2 different kinds.
First is the Neapolitan pizza. This is the pizza that’s cooked in their authentic Italian wood-fired oven. But they also offer a more traditional New York Style pizza as well.
Ryan and I went for the Tutta Carne (one of the Neapolitan pizzas). The pizza came out hot, melty, and steaming. The crust was thin, the cheeses delicious, and it felt authentic. Though we did notice it was significantly smaller than the New York style pizzas – about half the size.
Since the pizza was smaller than we expected, we did follow it up with a slice of lemon cake. When they placed it in front of us, I could actually smell the lemons it was made from. Absolutely delicious. I made a special note that the icing was fantastic (and I’m not even a big icing person).
So if you’re in the mood from some traditional Neapolitan pizza paired with some excellent craft brews, Stone’s got your back.
Location: Google Map
Where do you go to find the best pizza in Greenville SC?
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