Pizza Baby "East"

Craving a perfect family day trip? My crew and I recently ventured from Raleigh to Charlotte, and our culinary compass pointed us directly to Pizza Baby. With a menu boasting the holy trinity of pizza, wings, and salad, it was an easy decision, and a quick reservation secured our spot amidst what we anticipated would be a bustling lunch rush. Upon arrival, the vibrant energy of a packed house greeted us, but our wait was remarkably brief. The owner, whose welcoming face I instantly recognized, was a beacon of hospitality. He personally greeted us, assuring us of immediate seating, a gesture that truly set the tone. While lingering by the door, we appreciated the surprisingly clean and well-maintained restroom facilities, a small detail that speaks volumes. Once seated, our server, a wonderfully kind and knowledgeable individual (I believe her name was "Wa"), effortlessly guided us through the menu. Her expertise and calm demeanor were clearly honed by catering to large groups sitting the restaurant, making our experience seamless. Another attentive gentleman also contributed to the excellent service, though his name eludes me. Beyond the impeccable service, Pizza Baby truly shines with its offerings. Their curated wine collection, refreshing spritz menu, and, of course, the food, were all fantastic. A highlight of our visit came when we mentioned our Raleigh origins to the owner. In a truly generous move, he invited us into the kitchen, where my 11-year-old had the incredible opportunity to witness the magic of pizza-making firsthand! In short, Pizza Baby served up delicious food, an amazing atmosphere, and a top-tier experience. We're already planning our next trip back!

Absolutely fantastic experience from start to finish! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and our server was attentive and friendly. The Italian sandwich was delicious, but the real surprise was the Russian-style Rosemary Chicken slice — the hot honey tied everything together in the best way. We even had a chance to chat with the co-owner, who was incredibly personable and passionate. You can tell they really care about what they do. Highly recommend — can’t wait to come back!

The pizzas at Pizza Baby are incredible! If you’re ordering a “slice,” just know it’s not your typical slice—it might not be obvious from the menu, but they’re totally worth it. Each one comes cut into two pieces, making them perfect for sharing and trying different pizzas. The ingredients are super fresh and high quality, which makes every bite amazing. The restaurant itself has a really cozy vibe inside, and the outdoor seating is adorable—great for a spring night. Just keep in mind that the indoor space is a bit tight, so if you’re going with a big group, the “West” location might be a better option since it’s more spacious. Definitely a spot worth checking out!

I really enjoyed stopping into the East location for lunch. We were the only people there at 11am for about 45 minutes Our waitress was very friendly. She gave us a lot of background info on the food, their offerings, and the location. Even showing us around the place a bit. Eventually when other people came in they mentioned a friend told them to ask for her. So, you get an idea of the stellar service. I also seen one of the owners come in during the visit which is nice to see during the day. Around 12-12:30 business started to pick up. The food was extremely flavorful. The garlic Roman style (Ricotta) was outstanding. The House was very good too. I would say this was the best “deep dish” style I’ve had in Charlotte. Going slices is recommended so you can try a couple things. They are cut into two halves. 1 half being enough for yourself if you order two of something. I would definitely come back and would recommend giving them a try.

Today was my first time visiting Pizza Baby! I saw another review that said this location had a nice neighborhood feel and I agree 1000%. I went by myself and was able to witness the amazing connection between customers that knew each other as as well as ownership to the customers. As someone who considers himself a foodie and has worked in customer service since 17 years old, I have not seen so many connections in one place! The wait-staff were very kind and consistently checked up on all customers and tables. I was able to have nice moments with the table next to me and we both ended up getting the 90s supreme Roman style pizza. At one point, I asked one of the servers if their cookies were made in house and he said yes. The table beside me heard me ask and decided to get a cookie and what he brought their cookies out to them. He brought me one on the house! The table beside me was also from out of town and, a man I assume is part of management or business ownership, saw them looking at the bagels and decided to give them some to take home on the house. Truly a one of a kind experience and the taste of the pizza was exactly what I was looking for! If you love focaccia bread and love tasting real ingredients, this is the place to go!

Saw this on a list of best pizza places in the country and decided to give it a try. It didn't disappoint. The Rosemary pizza was wonderful. We also got the Sicily and enjoyed it also. Slices are big enough for two people. Service was good. Not a lot of seating in the restaurant but I believe there was also some outside seating and they were able to accommodate everyone who came in while we were there, which was around 5:30-6:30 on a Tuesday. I would definitely recommend and look forward to coming back and to trying their Pizza Baby West location.

Pizza was tasty, but mishandled out of the oven so all the ingredients were on one side. The side Caesar was really small and still expensive for the size. The takeout order was also 25 minutes late, so all around disappointing experience. Redeeming that it was still good pizza, but poor experience overall.

Had some Roman Style Pizza in the Elizabeth Neighborhood of Charlotte at Pizza Baby East. They do Roman Style by the slice and 14” traditional round pizzas. Service was excellent and it was a very cool little restaurant. I thought $4 to add pepperoni to the slice is a little too expensive, so would not do that again, but definitely a cool place to check out! There is a parking lot across the street that offers free parking for 3 hours, so that was nice.

Heard about Pizza Baby and simply had to try it. We went to Pizza Baby East. This is a dine-in or take out restaurant. Its small but there is you have the option to be seated inside and out. When you go to their east restaurant the pizza is a Roman-style pizza. I love pizza so I had to try both options. I ordered the Mother pie and the Roman Mother. The Mother pizza is the traditional style pizza. Huge crusts! Personally I liked the Roman Mother. It is created using focaccia bread. It was very tasty. Pizza baby east is in a perfect location for those working or visiting Presbyterian Hospital. Its just a short walk from the main entrance. We will be back. Thanks for a great experience.

Mixed opinion on this. Ordered one of these delicious looking sandwiches while my wife had the wings. Sandwich is a solid 4/5 and I would order it again. My only complaint is that the pesto is a bit too overwhelming and I probably would have liked to see a bit more meat and cheese in there instead. I can deal with it but my wife said all she was tasting was pesto. The wings on the other hand were not the greatest. 2/5 for that, and they were fairly tasteless and not as tender as I would have hoped. I would stay away from them. Takeout only. I recommend you come try the sandwiches and see for yourself.

Food is so good!!!! Everything was fresh and tasted so so yummy Bacon wrapped dates 10/10 Wings 10/10 Lu Au pizza 10/10 Definitely coming back!

I decided to try Pizza Baby after looking at the pictures and reviews of their mortadella sandwich. I had very high expectations going in, but after arriving, I realized that my expectations would be exceeded very shortly. As planned, I ordered the mortadella and burrata sandwich. It was promptly delivered to my table, and it was beautifully toasted. After just one bite, I realized that this sandwich was truly special and elevated the ingredients such that you would have thought you were sitting in a café in Florence. It was expertly prepared and made the most of the mortadella. It was paired beautifully with the arugula while the burrata added luxury to and already incredible sandwich. Since the experience with the sandwich was so good, I had to try a slice of the Roman pizza. I am sure their American style pizza is great, but under no circumstances would I order anything but the Roman style. I had the Sicilian, which was the perfect marriage of ingredients and took my breath away. This lunch was accompanied by a Caesar salad that was also expertly prepared. I could not give this restaurant a higher rating. While I was there, I met the owner and he was incredibly personable and clearly has a passion for what he does. This will become a place that I routinely revisit.

Italian cafe setup in Elizabeth serving focaccia bread pizza? Yes please! Park on the nearby lots or on the street and you're in for a treat. Walk in to a small cafe with a bar and you're greeted with a smile. The wall is full of wine and olive oil which set the vibe of the restaurant. Sandwiches and shareables were available but I was here for the pizza. Focaccia bread gives a thicker base which holds up to the unique combinations. The tartufo with pine nuts and truffle cram offers a great combination- not your traditional slice but something delicious and memorable. If you're seeking unique combinations and a memorable, slower experience spend some time at Pizza Baby East.

My car salesman raved over this pizza. I was more than excited to try it out! I was let down, nothing to rave over. First of all $14.08 for a slice of meatball pizza is steep! I could have had a whole pie from Portofino's and enjoyed it! It was overcooked, the crust was thick and the sauce definitely wasn't screaming $14. The sauce is everything. It can make or break a pie. It just seemed to be missing something. Not too sure what. It did taste a little better with the roasted garlic. The meatball wasn't that great either. It tasted weird and it looked undercooked. I'm pretty sure it had pork in it. I would be willing to try it again. Maybe it was what I ordered, but I don't think so. lol

This place is amazing This was my second visit. The menu can be confusing for pizza but they take their time with you to make sure you get what you want The Roman style pizza is my favorite I took it home for my wife to try and then brought her back and we enjoyed it fresh together The bread and much more is all made in house They have draft beer , wine and cocktails. My wife had the espresso martini and loved it Their cheese is so good The wait staff is great as well

Pizza Baby East is OUTSTANDING. And this is coming from a gal who doesn't eat pizza or sandwiches very often because of the carbs and calories. My husband and I went there for lunch on a quiet Monday. I had the Mortadella, Burrata, and Arugula sandwich with their daily side, a Caesar salad. My husband had the Roman-style (i.e., single slice) Sicily pizza, with added pepperoni. Even though they make their sliced pizza fresh to order, we only waited ten minutes for our lunch. While my husband usually favors thinner crust pizzas, he loved the Roman-style thick crust at Pizza Baby East. It was very crispy, and the toppings were just perfect (especially the mortadella and chili oil!). His pizza was cut into two large pieces that were a perfect portion for him. For $10 (plus $2 for the added pepperoni), this was a great lunch deal. My sandwich was served on crispy homemade bread, with lots of arugula. The pesto and burrata added great flavor, and I only wish there were a little more of these two ingredients. Regardless, my sandwich was absolutely amazing. The salad was similarly good, made with obviously homemade dressing and crispy croutons. Their portions are generous, and I took half of my sandwich home. This sandwich was absolutely worth the $14 cost, including a side. The staff were very friendly, and the chef even came over to see if we were enjoying our lunch. We responded with a resounding YES. FYI - if you order a Coke, you'll get a bottled version from Mexico. Yay - no high fructose corn syrup in their Cokes! Parking is easy (and free!) in the large lot across the street. We'll definitely return!

Top 50? Really? Margarita Americano was ok. Server didn't point out Americano vs Roman style so we got American round rather than the Roman style we had come for. Pizza took 40 mins after ordering.

I've only been here one time, and it was to pick up some pizzas and wings to go. I got a Queen Margherita with pepperoni, and a Paradise Island. Both were amazing. I wasn't familiar with "Roman" style pizza before, but I'm a fan. I'm down with the thicker dough, and premium ingredients - it feels like they want to create really high quality pizzas here and I appreciate it. Bonus for the pesto over the top on the marg, it was delicious. The wings were solid too. All around 5 star experience and I'm looking forward to going back.

Pepperoni Pizza: (4/5) - Pepperonis were great (and big). RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Definitely getting this again) 4 - Good (Would get it again) 3 - Ok (Might give it another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)

Pleasantly surprised! The pizzas are huge and the food was very good. Our server was wonderful and she be a reason to go back! It's a small restaurant and dark, it's a very romantic feeling and we would go back for sure

I'm always up for trying different types of pizza and I was able to check this place out during the week. This location serves what they call a Roman style pizza by the slice using house made focaccia bread and the Americana pizza using cold fermented pizza dough both free of additives/preservatives and seed oil free. I ordered the Queen margherita(red base, pesto, mozzarella, basil) and the crust was light and fluffy but crunchy....not sure how to explain but everything was super fresh and flavorful....an exceptionally well made pizza!

Ordered individual pizza for meeting and everyone luv'd the individual pizzas! Someone in the group said "they know what they are doing" period.! I also had an iced cappuccino, and it was on point. I will be back.

Stumbled upon this place while on lunch break. I was greeted and seated immediately since place was pretty empty at that time I went abt 2ish. I ordered wings and they were just ok for me. Didn't have a wow factor. But very cute spot for a date night or girls night considering they had quite a few wine/drink selections.

The Pesto Pistachio Focaccia Pizza is what lured me in and it did not disappoint. It was delicious! It's by the slice so it's pretty good size for $11.00. The wings were good too with just the right amount of spiciness, but they're VERY overpriced at $16.00! We ordered ONE bottle coke $5.00 and took home a dessert $10.00. Over $60+ for a lunch experience is very expensive and takes away from the good experience, because you leave feeling ripped off. The service is VERY slow and it seemed like they only had one server (WAH) and she is NOT efficient at all and cannot multitask. You can tell she becomes overwhelmed with simple tasks. It's just pizza and sandwiches, the service shouldn't be so slow. Overall, we would return, but only for pizza and water, cuz it's just too freakin expensive! The ambiance is a bit crowded and the layout seems cluttered.

I ordered sandwiches from Pizza Baby for a birthday celebration and the entire process was easy and stress-free! Steven and Tory were great to work with and the sandwiches were a hit! Everyone wanted the contact information to use them for their next event. Give them a try today!

We went after a soccer game about an hour before they closed. The service was spectacular and the pizza was perfect!

Great service, and the Morty Sandwich may be my new favorite thing. Can't wait to come back to town and visit again!

First time here and can't wait to go back! Atmosphere was lovely, great outdoor eating area, super friendly service, delicious food!

Love my pizza anywhere I go always try to find the best pizza in town. This place was recommended and it did not disappoint. Pizza was very good. We had a large group of people so we ordered multiple pizzas and got to try all different kinds and everything was excellent the ricotta cheese pizza was awesome! Besides pizza the biggest surprise for me was how much I enjoyed "bacon wrapped dates"' lol I never even knew that was a thing but let me tell you you have to try it here!! Definitely recommend this place and also recommend calling ahead if dining in its a very small place and it gets busy we made reservations the day before because we had a large party

Amazing! Service, food and ambiance were amazing. The ricotta pizza and arugula salad 5 stars!

Absolute great service wine was very good had the mortadella sandwich and pizza is fire. Highly recommend. Nice atmosphere as well.

Have been here twice now and have had great meals both times. The pizza is consistently delicious and I enjoyed the mortadella sandwich recently. Great low-key date night spot! Small tables

The friendly crew made us feel we were having lunch with good friends. Our meatball Subs were made with great care and you could taste the high quality Italian tomatoes and great cheese. We will come back for one of the beautiful pizzas we saw bring sliced up for hungry patrons. Pizza Baby also has the benefit of being a neighborhood place where people run into friends and end up sharing pizza and conversation.

I very rarely write reviews on restaurants, but I felt compelled to write a review due to a very disappointing experience. The first time my fiance and I came across Pizza baby the pizza was amazing, best pizza in Charlotte, the ambience was great and service was wonderful a few months back. It felt like being in an italian pizza cafe. Tonight when we came it took 20 min to get a waiter at our table, our waters were never refilled once, it took an hour to get our order, and our server would turn and walk away as he was still talking to us and never once came by the table to check in. The ambience was bad with the lights turned up super bright at 9pm and the staff was very uncaring. The food was still wonderful, but not worth the terrrible service and environment. Such a night and day difference from the Pizza Baby we loved. My only hope in writting this review is that those responsible will help this restaurant return back to what it was. Until then, I do not recommend.

meh..... basic margarita slice very good. Pesto definitely tasted a bit off- whole garlic cloves on the pizza too- not too sure about that. family loved the meatball sub. drinks had little to no alcohol. super expensive bottled tiny coke. maybe would return for a basic slice but that's it. service- ok. crowded tables, not cleared, slow to greet..... would maybe give 3.5- but def not 4.

OMG. So I've now been to both Pizza Babys, but THIS Pizza Baby is the STAR. Why? Because THIS Pizza Baby offers Roman-style pizza. I got the Sicily and was literally speechless. The dough/focaccia base was light and fluffy, but there was still crunch and crisp. The toppings were so fresh, expensive-tasting, and delicious. I especially loved the oozing, stringy stracciatella. I was in heaven. HELPFUL TIP: The menu says "one" slice of Roman-style Sicily pizza for $10, but they really give you two GIANT, GENEROUS squares!! Lastly, the inside of Pizza Baby is quite tasteful and perfect for dates. For example, they have cloth napkins and Oneida silverware. :)

Unpopular opinion alert .... Been wanting to go forever based on the great reviews. I get why it's 4.8 rating: pizza baby has classic Instagram appeal. But this review is going to be on three things: ambiance, food, service. Ambiance 3.5: cramped and chaotic. Came in later on a Saturday night and s*it was everywhere. The service countertops were full of random waiter notepads, glasses, and assorted other random items. The espresso machine had dirty dishes all on it, clearly from making drinks and just keeping the dirty cups and towels there. The tables themselves are very small, barely large enough for the pizza to sit on. That's ok, but it adds to the cramped factor. I did think the aesthetic was lovely, but it was messy. Food 2.0: this isn't good quality pizza. I'm sorry, it's just not. The dough tasted hoppy and dense, which happens when it's over proofed. The sauce was fine, meh at best. I like a true crushed tomato only sauce but this tasted like tin and needed some salt. The cheese, ok it's cheese. That was fine. But overall the bite was disappointing. It looked amazing in the box, again, ready for Instagram. But the local food critics who KNOW what they are talking about were right. This is a poor attempt at NY style pizza. Gotta fix that dough though - so bad. Service 5.0: everyone was very friendly and nice. No complaints there!

Most consistently great pizza in town. Unlike many "fast food" pizza parlors Pizza Baby uses only the finest ingredients to ensure quality second to none. Tastes great too!

Amazing food, great drinks, great service. Very child-friendly! We love sitting outside in the afternoon - the kids are entertained by the trains driving by so mom and dad can enjoy a drink or two and eat our food while it's hot! The Sicily pizza is our fave.

Everything was unreal. It's such a cute space. Small, but so cute. We got the Caesar salad and it was one of the best we've had. The Roman individual slices were exceptional. We got the ricotta and chicken sage. The chicken was really good but the ricotta was next level. One of the best slices we've had. The chicken cutlet sandwich was also amazing. Kind of a mustard tang aioli. Can't wait to be back

My name is Dr. Orange and I'm an addict. I'm addicted to Pizza. My addiction started as far back as I can remember. Growing up in New York - Well, the rest is history. I've had them all! - Believe me when I tell you I've had them all. My Barber @ Caliber Men's Grooming in Charlotte (Brian L.)- had to tell me about this place. I will not forgive him! Pizza Baby - might quite possible be one of the best Pizza's I have had in my entire life. Hands down - This may be the best Pizza in the Carolinas. My Wife only allows me to have the Margherita; - "Most Days" - we order an 18" Margherita with Fresh Garlic / Well Done. No Flop! - Crispy - Absolutely unbelievable. Confession - We are guilty of not leaving the house and have never actually visited any of the Pizza Baby Locations - Out "Knowledge" is through the Daily/Countless Door Dash orders that we place. The Menu is simple; the Pizza design is simple. Don't be a schmuck and make it complicated. Kudos! - You must try! Pizza Baby - Charlotte, NC is truly out of this world! L'Chayim!

They have excellent customer service and it was nice to sit outside on a Sunday afternoon. We had the Day in Brussels pizza. The pizza arrived hot and the flavors were unique. I'd try the Roman-style pizza on a future visit.

Food and service was amazing. All around experience was great. My family and I will definitely be back soon!

I dropped into Pizza Baby right as they were transitioning from breakfast to lunch so I got to wait a few minutes for a fresh pizza. I love the space, if I lived near by I would be there often. I had a blueberry muffin and a piece of the Roman style cheese pizza. It is a big and thick slice so be prepared. The bread/crust is chewy and light. The pizza is good and could use a touch of salt, maybe in the sauce. They serve round pies for dinner which I can't wait to try with one of their wine selections.

Among the best pizzas I've ever had! Great flavor, crust, and ingredients. Now a favorite.

Slice of the ricotta pie and slice of the pesto pie. Fluffy and crispy. Surprisingly bread not as dense as it looks. Delicious!!

I stopped by Pizza Baby today and had the best experience ever. I got the Morty. Maybe the best sandwich I've ever had here in Charlotte. Sergio was super polite and gave some great recommendations off of the menu. I also met their in house pastry chef (Noah, i think im bad at names) but she was very nice and allowed me to sample a bit of test product. Im looking forward to checking them out again. The setup is amazing and I will add this to my list of places to work remotely from. Cheers you to all! Wish I had taken a picture but I was too hungry.

First off, fantastic pizza. Incredibly well made and delicious, delectable dough and ingredients. The bacon wrapped dates were splendid and the olives divine. Three reasons for 4 instead of 5 stars is: 1. our server, Isaac needs to enunciate and speak up. There were kids screaming in the back of the place and we couldn't hear him and he was clueless. It was difficult to understand him before the kids started screaming. 2. there are cream soda & root beer on the menu. My nephew ordered one and was aware enough to notice it had "contains pecans" emblazoned on the can. As he has a pecan allergy, we had to send it back, but it had been opened... my point is that had he not noticed it would've been a bad day. Apparently the root beer also contains pecans. Management should do better to include those peculiarities on the menu. There was no mention of nuts or pecans on the drink menu and I would consider it unexpected in cream soda or root beer. 3. The chairs are uncomfortable, the tables are too close together and there is no "softness" about the place, so the aforementioned screaming kids in the back were extremely apparent.

We have always had wonderful experiences at Pizza Baby East. Our Sunday afternoon date recently found us there for an early dinner. The "add your own" pizza option was just to our liking. The crust was absolutely brilliant...the best we've had anywhere in the world. The tiramisu was a healthy serving of this beautiful dessert. Great Italian wine rounded out our evening. And I cannot forget the service...the PBE folks are top notch. We will go there often.

May be the best pizza we have had in Charlotte, cute little restaurant made for a nice date night as well!

Daytime they serve Focaccia & Sammie's .... Pizza pies are served in the evening... great service.... Cool spot in Elizabeth section of Charlotte

Got the 18 inch cheese pie well done and the meatball sandwich, delivered not eat in. I was pleasantly surprised that both were as good as advertised. I will order from here again.

The food and pastries here are incredible. We've been twice now and ordered different items and everything has been 10/10. It's a really great spot to take a walk to on a weekend morning, get a pastry and a coffee and grab a slice or sandwich to take home for lunch. I can't wait to see what their dinner menu looks like but I will definitely continue coming for a weekend brunch. Pizza - we've tried the pesto, Sicilian and the sausage/mushroom and each one has crispy crust and you can tell the ingredients are high quality. It brings me back a little bit to getting slices at the Mercato Centrale in Rome. I think my favorite is the sausage/mushroom but you honestly can't go wrong. The first time I went, the pizzas came out fresh and it was amazing. The last time the pizzas were out in the display case. I had to throw them in the air fryer for a few minutes and that brought them back to tasting fresh. I would recommend the restaurant throwing the slice in the oven for a little bit. Sandwich - I've just tried the pesto/mortadella sandwich and it was soooo good. Same thing where tossing it in the air fryer made everything warm and crispy. It's truly one of the best sandwiches I've had in Charlotte Pastries - it's hard to argue if the food or pastries are better. We've tried the almond croissant, chocolate croissant and the fruit tart. Both croissants are perfectly flaky and buttery with a really balanced amount of filling. Some places put too much marzipan or chocolate or make it too sweet but these were very balanced. The fruit tart is my favorite thing here. The crust on the tart is sublime and the custard is literally perfect. Taking a bite with the custard and crust with the berries is incredible.

Delicious food for a good price! Great spot for lunch, very good service. Pizza was very fresh with quality ingredients.

Cute location, still the same flavorful food with personalized service! Convenient parking right across the street.

Having been to the FlourShop and Pizza Baby West multiple times, it was time to try Pizza Baby East. Dined there for lunch today - food, service and atmosphere were exceptional! Although Pizza Baby East is better known for its Roman style pizzas (on focaccia bread), we chose to get the traditional round style pizza (served at Pizza Baby West). Shared the Pesto Pie and the Little Gem Caesar salad (very plentiful with some leftovers to take home). Salad was perfect - large portion (enough to share), perfect amount of dressing (not too much or over powering) and wonderful flavor. Pizza was exceptional too! What made the afternoon even more special is the opportunity to see Steven De Falco (one of the co-owners with Trey Wilson) - Steven stopped by our table to welcome us (great hospitality!) and remembered us from the FlourShop and Pizza Baby West (that is one of Steven's exceptional traits!). Totally different atmosphere from Pizza Baby West. Pizza Baby East is much smaller and has a great "neighborhood" feel to it. Although we sat inside, there is wonderful outdoor dining room in the front along Elizabeth which will be great in nice weather. Definitely will be added as a frequent "go to" on our list!

This place is awesome! I love the feel of this location especially for lunch spot. You can't go wrong with American style or Roman style pizza. Chicken wings were some of the best I have had. They are very tender and had the perfect spice. Finish it off with the most delicious tiramisu. To top it all off, the service was amazing!