When anyone makes a list of the most iconic foods in New York, pizza is usually at or near the top of said list. Tell any New Yorker that you’re heading into the city, and they will passionately give the name of their favorite pizzeria. Here at Mario’s Pizza, we bring a little of that delicious Brooklyn style to North Carolina. Our authentic pizza recipes are guarded family secrets, but we’d love to share a slice or two with your family! If you’re looking for New York style pizza near me, head out to one of our many locations to see what you’re missing.

What Makes Pizza “New York Style”?

When someone talks about the style of a pizza, people usually think of one of two things: New York style pizza or Chicago style pizza. In actuality, pizzas vary greatly in many regions, but the difference between New York pizza and Chicago pizza is style.

New York style pizza is flat with a thinner chewy yet crispy crust. It doesn’t have a super doughy crust like some other thinner pizzas. Traditionally, it has a red tomato sauce, shredded cheese, and other optional toppings. This kind of pizza is perfect for eating on the go, since you can pick up a huge slice, fold it, and eat it as you are walking down the street.

On the other hand, Chicago style pizza is a very thick pizza also known as “deep dish.” This type of pizza has a chunkier sauce, with cheese and other toppings layered on the bottom and sauce on top. The edge is higher, like a fruit pie crust, and you often have to eat this kind of pizza with a fork rather than just grabbing a slice.

What Makes New York Pizza the Best?

Whether you like a thinner crust or a deep dish pizza may be a matter of personal preference, but among thinner crust pizzas, many people consider New York pizza to be the best. So what sets pizza from New York apart? And how do we bring those flavors here to North Carolina?

First, many people believe that New York pizzas are the best because of the water, but we actually believe it has more to do with the recipe. We’ve handed our recipes down through the generations, all the way from Italy. Originally, our family operated a pizzeria in Brooklyn before coming to the North Carolina coast and then later moving inland to the Triad region. We don’t need New York water to make a great pizza.

It’s not just about the ingredients. We also use traditional cooking methods for our pizzas. And, like any good New York pizza, our toppings go all the way to the edge of the pie. We make sure every pizza is loaded with flavor.

Other Iconic New York Foods to Try

We love pizza, but if you’re in the mood to eat like a New Yorker, there are a few other delicious dishes to try as well, both here at Mario’s Pizza and at other restaurants and bakeries.

• Cheesecake – What’s a good meal without a sweet dessert? New York style cheesecake is iconic for its smooth texture and simple flavors. You can order a slice at any of our many restaurants in Winston-Salem, High Point, Greensboro, and Clemmons.
• Bagels – New York style bagels are boiled and baked, giving them a chewier texture than many other kinds of bagels. Top one with cream cheese and lox for breakfast before coming out to Mario’s for one of our lunch specials later in the day.
• Pastrami on Rye – This is a sandwich best ordered from the legendary Katz’s Delicatessen in Manhattan. However, if a trip isn’t in your cards anytime soon, we do offer both hot and cold subs at our restaurant.

Some of our other favorite iconic New York eats include “street meat” (gyro or pork souvlaki) with white sauce, egg creams, black and white cookies, and of course hot dogs.

FAQs About Our New York Pizza

Our friendly wait staff would love to answer any questions you have about our pizza menu or other Italian dishes. Here are a few questions our customers frequently ask:

Do you deliver New York style pizza near me?

We offer delivery through most major food deliver apps, including Slice, Doordash, Uber Eats, and GrubHub. You can also order ahead for pickup through our app or via phone.

What if I don’t want pizza?

Our Italian restaurant offers a wide range of other dishes, including calzones, stromboli, salads, subs, and many authentic pasta dishes. We also offer pizza by the slice, in case your family doesn’t want a full pie.

Can I join your rewards program?

Yes! You can download our app or use your phone number to sign-up in person at our restaurants. When you are a member of our rewards program, you earn points for every order, as well as birthday rewards and other offers.

Where are you located?

Good news: New York style pizza near me is easy to find throughout the Triad! We have three family-owned locations in Winston-Salem, two locations in High Point, one location in Clemmons, and three locations in Greensboro, including our new restaurant at Friendly Center. You can use the dropdown at the top of the page to find exact addresses, hours, and more information about any of our pizzerias. We hope to see you at one of our locations soon for a delicious taste of New York.