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Feeling hungry and looking online for a delicious pizzeria near me? Luckily, you’ve found the right spot to hit the spot – Tony’s Pizza! Truly, it used to be nearly impossible to find authentic NY-style pizza in North Carolina. After all, that hand-tossed chewy yet crispy crust is challenging to replicate. Fortuitously, 3 Italian brothers who grew up in Brooklyn decided to conquer that challenge and then brought it down to the Charlotte and Hickory area.
Speaking of hand tossed, all of our NY-Style pizzas are handmade and created with the freshest ingredients possible. As a locally-owned restaurant, we know the importance of keeping our business in the community whenever we can. Therefore, we do our best to source our ingredients from nearby. Thus, our pizzas are fresh and prepared daily.
Likewise, as a family-owned business, we use family recipes for our secret sauce blending years of practice and perfection. Then, we top your pizza with your choices from our extensive topping menu.
Here are some of your many choices:
Perhaps, you’d rather truly relax and let us pick the toppings. If so, choose one of our 5 specialty pizzas.
Moreover, we also have cauliflower and rice-based crust pizzas. Keep in mind, since we prepare all dishes in the same kitchen, cross-contamination is possible.
While pizza is our specialty, we have lots of other menu items as well. For instance, our appetizers include favorites like wings, garlic knots, mozzarella sticks, fries, meatballs and toasted ravioli. Likewise, we offer salads, subs, calzones, strombolis, and authentic Italian entrees. Better yet, finish your meal with one of our sweet desserts – tiramisu, cheesecake, cannoli or limoncello mascarpone cake. Or, simply make the desserts your entire meal!
Furthermore, save a little money with our daily lunch specials.
Likewise, we offer a special for each day of the week.
As of June 2023, these prices are up to date. Since they are subject to change, check our website for updated pricing. (Be sure to select the location nearest you.)
Have any questions about one of the best pizzerias near me in the Charlotte and Hickory area? Luckily, we have answers! Below, see some questions our customers frequently ask.
We have 5 convenient locations in the Charlotte area and 1 in Hickory:
To make getting some of the best pizza near you easier, we partnered with DoorDash so that we can offer pizza delivery. Similarly, we also offer online ordering so that you can pick up as well.
For a party, customers love our massive 24-inch pizza. Plus, we have party trays of some of our favorites such as:
With advanced notice, customizing your order is easier. Call your nearest Tony’s Pizza for details.
Yes, we do! Download our app (Android or iPhone) or let a team member know you’d like to join. Plus, you get a free slice of pizza just for signing up and a special treat on your birthday.
So, stop searching online for pizzeria near me and come grab a delicious bite!
Searching online for Tony’s Pizza number Charlotte? Luckily, we have them right here for easy access. In fact, we’ve included our addresses as well so that you can figure out which location is nearest you.
Keep this page bookmarked so that you can find us quickly next time you’re hungry!
We have several convenient locations throughout the Charlotte area. Plus, we have Tony’s Pizza in Hickory if you’re on a day trip and your stomach starts to growl.
Charlotte:
Likewise, here are the Mario’s Pizza numbers in case you ever visit the triad area. Mario’s is our sister store (or, perhaps we should say BROTHER store) in Winston-Salem, Greensboro and High Point. We serve the same delicious food there as we do at Tony’s.
Speaking of delicious food, check out some favorite lunch and dinner options for eating out. Whether you’re looking for Italian food in Charlotte or simply craving a sub and fries, we have a little bit of something for everyone.
Start off with an appetizer such as:
Or, grab a sub and a side.
Opt for:
Better yet, go full on Italian with one of our authentic Italian entrees.
Choose from:
Of course, we have calzones, stromboli and NY-style pizza too. Choose your own favorite toppings and fillings. Or, let us do the thinking and select one of our famous specialties.
If you’re looking for the Tony’s Pizza Charlotte number, we suspect you’re pretty hungry so go ahead and order a dessert too. If you don’t have room to eat it right away, save it for later! Better yet, live a little and have dessert first!
Choose from:
Probably, if you’re searching for a Tony’s Pizza number Charlotte, you’ve already gotten to taste some of the delightful food listed above. However, if you haven’t tried some of our best food in Charlotte yet, here are a few 5-star Google reviews to help you get to know more about us.
“Tony’s is one of very very few places that I consider the real deal pizzeria in the area! Growing up in New Jersey, then to move here was quite a culture shock to say the least…. but Tony’s 1000% makes food just like “Home”! Giant pizza pies, and slices just like you found at the boardwalk and anything I’ve ever had from here is absolutely amazing! They are usually always busy (any time I’ve ever gone to eat) but that’s because they are so freaking good!” – Shannon Hammond
“One of the best pizza spots in Charlotte. I made the mistake of not taking a picture of the pizza in the box, lol. We got a 24′ inch…had to put the box in the back seat, lol. I’m originally from NY and this pizza can definitely get in the ring with the best spots in NY…highly recommend! Took this quick pic after warming my pizza up in the oven the next day so good!” – T Brazz
Absolutely incredible!! Our 1st time ordering from Tony’s and everything was so good. The slices were enormous and the wings and calzone were deeeelicious. – Lenny Archambeault
We truly appreciate all of our customers’ kind words!
Moreover, now that you’ve found all the Tony’s Pizza numbers in Charlotte, here’s a little background on our family-owned Italian restaurant.
Luckily, our story began over 40 years ago in New York. Perhaps, we could actually say it truly started in Calabria, Italy because that’s where our family roots began. Eventually, our owners and brothers – Vinny, Tony and Mario – wound up in Brooklyn surrounded by their huge Italian family. There, they learned to master Italian dishes and NY-style pizza.
Finally, they headed south and ended up in North Carolina. First, in Jacksonville and then they trekked west towards Charlotte, Hickory and the triad. At these lovely spots, they opened Tony’s Pizza and Mario’s Pizza. Menus at each location include their authentic Italian entrees, stromboli, calzone, NY-style pizza, subs, salads, appetizers and Italian desserts.
Now that you know our Tony’s Pizza number Charlotte, you may have other questions. Below, we’ve listed a few our customers commonly ask.
We get that eating out can get pricey. Thus, we offer multiple meal deals each day. For a full list of all of our deals, check our online menu. Be sure to select the location nearest you for the most accurate pricing. (Keep in mind, prices are valid as of June, 2023 but are subject to change. Check the menu for the most updated pricing.)
Here are a few customer favorites:
Speaking of meal deals and saving money on food, we also have a loyalty club. Download our app to join – Apple app or android app . Or, when you call or visit, simply have a team member sign you up. Plus, you get a free slice of pizza just for joining!
Fortunately, it’s easy to order some of the best takeout in the Charlotte and Hickory area. Simply choose one of the steps below:
We’re open every day for lunch and dinner. For the most accurate hours for the Tony’s nearest you, click here and select your locations.
Now that you have Tony’s Pizza numbers for Charlotte, give us a call or drop by today!
When you’re hungry and ready to eat, don’t waste your time digging for numbers and addresses. Keep this page bookmarked for a list of each Tony’s Pizza number and locations in the Charlotte and Hickory area.
As mentioned, we have multiple convenient locations throughout Charlotte and one in Hickory. Choose the Tony’s Pizza location that is nearest you and order pickup today! Similarly, you can order via our app or website – just be sure to select the location nearest you!
Charlotte:
Likely, you’re looking for our Tony’s Pizza number because you’ve already experienced our delicious food. However, in case you’re a little new to us, here’s a little information about us.
First, check out some of our reviews. Often, customers say it best!
Huge pizza slices and great lunch specials. Good place for a casual bite and the workers were friendly. Happy to have stumbled on this place while visiting.– Ari A on Yelp
Amazing! Enjoyed everything about this place. Plenty of seating as you walk in. Order at the counter just like New York Style 😉… we ordered our usual half cheese half pepperoni 🍕 and it’s every bit New York style. The sauce is yummy! The crust is perfect. We are totally going back! – Marcio G. on Google
We ordered a large pizza, Philly cheesesteak and fries. Everything was delicious! Will be visiting again soon. A hidden spot that we would have never found had I not Googled for good pizza restaurants. – Deirdre C on Yelp
Thank you to all our fabulous customers for taking the time to share a little bit about us!
Second, get to know a little more about us than just our Tony’s Pizza number.
Over 40 years ago, our story began in New York. Truthfully, it actually begin in Calabria, Italy but we’ll get to that! In Brooklyn, brothers Vinny, Tony and Mario grew up surrounded by a huge Italian family. As most folks know, Italian families take their food and meals very seriously and generally love to cook.
From a young age, the brothers watched their relatives cook and learned authentic Italian family recipes. Likewise, they mastered the iconic NY-style pizza and opened a pizzeria in Brooklyn. Then, in 1981, they had an opportunity to head south to North Carolina. There, they opened a pizza shop in Jacksonville. Afterwards, they expanded to Charlotte, Hickory and the Triad (with their sister store – Mario’s Pizza).
Our menu includes their authentic Italian entrees, stromboli, calzone, NY-style pizza, subs, salads, appetizers and Italian desserts.
Similarly, as a locally owned business, we do our best to use local and fresh ingredients whenever possible. Thus, our meals have less preservatives and more fresh flavor.
Third, we offer lots of options. Not everyone is in the mood for the same thing at the same time. Therefore, we offer multiple dishes from Italian to American style.
As mentioned, we offer New York style pizza. Our sizes range from 10-inch all the way to our massive 24-inch pizza.
Choose from a variety of toppings:
Or, if you don’t feel like choosing, select from one of our 5 specialty pies:
Check our online menu for appetizers, salads, and authentic Italian desserts as well.
Now that you know our Tony’s Pizza number, you may have a few other questions. Here are a few our customers commonly ask.
Absolutely! Here are a few of our Daily Specials. (Keep in mind, prices are valid as of June, 2023 but are subject to change. Check the menu for the most updated pricing.)
Similarly, we have a special of the day for each day of the week. Check our menu online for details.
Indeed, we do. Join by downloading our app – Apple app or android app . Or, sign up with a team member when you call or visit. You’ll get a free slice of pizza just for joining. Plus, you receive a birthday reward every year.
Luckily, ordering some of the best takeout in the Charlotte and Hickory area is easy. Your choices include:
We look forward to seeing you!
We get it, you’re hungry but you also want to get an idea of how much you might spend. Thus, we do our best to make our pricing easy to access. Below, is a list of pricing updated as of June 2023. However, if you wish to see a full Tony’s Pizza menu with prices, click here. Then, select the location nearest you as some prices vary from store to store (but not by much!).
While we offer many dishes including authentic Italian, subs, salads, appetizers and desserts, many guests drop by for our delightful NY-style pizza. You can enjoy this iconic masterpiece with an entire pie or by the slice.
Here are a few excerpts from our menu with prices for Tony’s.
Similarly, we offer gluten free crust or cauliflower crust, available for any pizza that ranges from $10.75 to $11.30 (before toppings). Keep in mind, while we do our best to keep the flour from flying into your gluten-free crust, we are not a certified gluten-free kitchen.
Not feeling pizza today? No worries. Check out our pasta entrees on our Tony’s Pizza menu with prices.
All entrees include garlic knots and a side salad. Better yet, our serving sizes are generous so most folks end up with delicious leftovers to take home!
Our subs come in two sizes – small ($9.50) and large ($11.75). Likewise, you can choose subs the Tony’s Way or Philly Style for no extra charge.
(Tony’s Way has cheese, banana peppers, onions, mayo, lettuce, tomato, oil, and vinegar. Conversely, Philly Style has cheese, bell peppers, mushrooms, and onions. We suggest to shake it up a little and try a different style on each visit!)
Choose from these delicious options:
Feeding an entire family gets expensive. Thus, as a family-owned restaurant, we’ve done our best to keep pricing affordable. All of our kids’ meals are currently $5 or under and include a drink (and in some cases, a side too)!
Tony’s Pizza menu with prices for kids:
Moreover, keep an eye out for special deals on our social media channels and via our loyalty club. We often offer a free kids’s meal with purchase!
Along with your query for Tony’s Pizza menu with prices, you may have a few other questions. Here are some our customers commonly ask:
Tony’s Pizza is easy to find nearly anywhere in the Charlotte area and in Hickory.
You can find us at:
Likewise, our sister store (or, we should probably say brother store!), Mario’s Pizza, is located in the triad area. We have restaurants in Greensboro, Clemmons, High Point, and Winston-Salem.
Absolutely! Our lunch specials include:
These daily lunch specials are available until 4:00 PM.
Every day of the week, we offer a different special to enjoy:
Indeed, we do! Earn points for all your purchases AND get a special treat for your birthday. Currently, you also get a FREE slice of pizza just for signing up. Join today via our app on iPhone or Android. Or, let a team member know you’d like to sign up when you drop by.
We look forward to seeing you!
When you’re searching online for good pizza near me, you’ll likely get an overload of results. Trying to figure out who truly has the best pizza near you is a bit of work. At Tony’s Pizza, we’d like to make it less work and more fun with a taste test! So, drop by or order to-go and we suspect you’ll get your answer to has the tastiest pizza in the Charlotte and Hickory area.
Clearly, us saying we have the best pizza nearby begs the question: why is Tony’s Pizza so good?
For starters, we’ve been designing delicious pizza for over 30 years and counting. Italian brothers Vinny, Tony and Mario began their pizza-making journey in Brooklyn, New York. In 1981, they moved south and opened their first pizzeria. From there, they expanded their NY-style pizza prowess to over 15 locations throughout Charlotte, Hickory and the Triad in North Carolina.
To help ensure that you can find good pizza near me, our team sculpts our masterpieces from scratch. We start with homemade dough that we hand toss ourselves just like you see in the movies! Next, we smooth on our secret recipe of homemade sauce. Then, we sprinkle on low-moisture mozzarella (no soggy pizzas!) all the way to the edge of our delightful pies. Of course, we also customize it with fresh toppings. Finally, we bake our NY-Style pizzas in specialty ovens to help get that crisp yet chewy texture that our patrons love.
Here are some of our toppings to choose from:
Better yet, if you can’t decide – choose a specialty pizza.
Yes, we’re speaking of the NY Boroughs on our home turf. This one is for our meat lovers and covered in sausage, pepperoni, bacon, beef, and ham.
Craving your veggies? Try this delicious serving topped with mushrooms, spinach, tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, and black olives.
Ever heard of white pizza? It’s pizza without tomato sauce. Instead, we load up our Pizza Bianco with mozzarella, ricotta, and garlic.
Want a little bit of all of it? Choose The Worx. With sausage, pepperoni, beef, Canadian bacon, black olives, mushrooms, onions, and bell peppers, it aims (and we think succeeds) to please!
Currently, food with a little kick is in. Enjoy our newest pie: Spicy Buffalo Chicken. We top it with onions, bacon, cheese, chicken, and our specially made buffalo sauce.
Moreover, we have plenty of sizes to suit your palette or party. Opt for pizza by the slice or order any of our NY-style pies in multiple sizes of 10″, 15″, 17″, 19″, and 24”. Speaking of parties, our super-sized 24-inch is perfect! Similarly, we have party trays of our authentic Italian dishes as well.
Also, we offer a variety of other crusts for our guests with dietary restrictions. Choose from our rice-based or cauliflower crust as well as vegan cheese. Keep in mind, while we attempt to avoid cross-contamination, our kitchen is not a gluten-free facility. Flour does tend to fly around when we’re making our pies.
Although, pizza is in our name, we have multiple other menu items at Tony’s. For instance, our homemade authentic Italian dishes are another reason we’re one of the best restaurants nearby. We offer spaghetti, baked ziti, parmigiana, lasagna, ravioli, calzones, and strombolis. To complete your Italian meal, add a dessert such as: cannoli, tiramisu, cheesecake, or limoncello mascarpone cake.
If you’re feeling something a little less Italian, choose a sub (although we have Italian subs too!) or salad. Additionally, we offer lots of appetizers to start your meal or to make a meal. Favorites include toasted ravioli, garlic knots, wings, meatballs and breaded mozzarella sticks. Check out our full menu here (be sure to select the location nearest you).
Likely, you still have a few questions about your search for good pizza near me. Luckily, we have answers and a few fun facts!
People love their pizza and this is a highly debated topic. Of course, we’re a bit biased to NY-style but here is a breakdown of some of the most popular pizzas in the U.S.
Generally, and by a small margin, most Americans prefer thin over thick crust. Cheese wins out on the favorite topping with pepperoni coming in at a close second.
It’s not surprising to know that Americans love their pizza. However, it may be shocking to know that on average they eat over 6000 slices in a lifetime. That’s a lot of pizza but we get it. Let us help you reach that average today! (Well, not all at once.)
We’ve scattered Tony’s throughout Charlotte to make ordering the best pizza near me easier. Plus, we have a location in Hickory as well.
In Huntersville, you’ll find us at:
If in Mooresville, you’ll find Tony’s Pizza at:
If you’re in Charlotte we’re located on:
In Hickory we are at:
Furthermore, we have a sister restaurant, Mario’s Pizza, in the Triad area. Find these locations here:
So, come enjoy our taste-test challenge and find the best pizza nearby once and for all! We look forward to seeing you!
Looking for pizza in Hickory NC? Everyone loves a mouth-watering pizza, right? Search no further than Tony’s Pizza – a Brooklyn-style pizzeria serving up delectable pies made with family recipes that date back generations to Calabria, Italy. With a location in Hickory and multiple locations in the Charlotte area, including Mooresville and Huntersville, Tony’s Pizza is the perfect place to satisfy your cravings.
Although our Italian dishes are tempting, families love to come to Tony’s for our delicious pizza. We make our New York-style pizza with a perfect crust and top it with a variety of options. For those looking to try our specialties, we offer several popular pizzas including:
“The Worx,” which features all of our most requested pizza toppings, such as pepperoni, sausage, beef, Canadian bacon, mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, and black olives.
Alternatively, you can try our “Bianco,” a white pizza with ricotta and mozzarella cheeses, and fresh garlic.
Conversely, our “5 Boroughs” pizza is a meat lover’s delight, with bacon, beef, ham, pepperoni, and sausage.
For veggie lovers, we have “The Greenhouse,” which comes loaded with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, black olives, spinach, and mushrooms.
Or, you can build your own pizza with your family’s favorite toppings. Our toppings range from regular meat toppings such as pepperoni, sausage, and beef, to veggie toppings such as mushrooms, onions, and olives. We also offer premium toppings like grilled chicken, feta cheese, and artichoke hearts. Vegan cheese and extra cheese are also available. Likewise, we use these toppings as fillings for our strombolis and calzones upon request.
If you’re not in the mood for a whole pizza, order pizza by the slice. This is a great option if some members of your party want pizza while others prefer one of our other entree options.
At our Hickory pizza restaurant, we also offer gluten-free and cauliflower crust options for any of the whole pizzas.
If you’re looking for pizza in Hickory NC for the kids, you’re also in luck. As a family-owned chain, we welcome children. Our kid’s menu has several options for $5 and under which even include a drink! Choose from:
Although, many families decide to share a normal pizza as well. Luckily, we have lots of sizes to choose from ranging from 10-inch to 24-inch whole pizzas.
Also looking for authentic Italian food in Hickory, NC? We’ve got that too! While NY-style pizza is our specialty, you may be in the mood for something different. Therefore, we also offer a wide variety of menu options including:
We also offer a range of salads, as well as appetizers such as:
Don’t forget to cap your meal with our traditional Italian-style desserts, such as cheesecake, cannoli or tiramisu. It’s the perfect way to conclude your journey into some of the best pizza in Hickory NC.
Better yet, sign up for our loyalty program and enjoy the benefits of earning free pizza in Hickory and other perks. In fact, you get 1 free slice just for signing up. Then, earn 1 point for every $2 you spend with our rewards program. Once you reach 50 points, they transform into a certificate for $5 off. Accumulate enough points and your next pizza could be free!
Moreover, you even earn points when you visit our sister restaurant, Mario’s Pizza, in the triad. Mario’s Pizza has locations in Winston-Salem, High Point, Greensboro and Clemmons.
At either location, be sure to log in when placing an order online. Similarly, if ordering in-store, provide your mobile number to a staff member to earn your points!
If you have any questions about our menu, ordering, or our loyalty program, feel free to come into or call any of our locations. Here are some questions our customers ask about our pizza in Hickory NC.
Clearly, we’re pretty passionate about pizza and Hickory residents love our authentic Italian taste. We began our pizza-making journey in Brooklynn. In the early 80s, we brought this tasty style to North Carolina. We hand toss our fresh dough daily and add a little bit of magic with our special sauce. For our Italian dishes, we use family recipes passed down from generations. Some even originated from Italy! Similarly, we also strive to keep our dishes fresh by using local ingredients when possible. Likewise, we try to meet multiple dietary needs and offer options for those who follow vegan or gluten-free diets.
We’re located at: 1832 Catawba Valley Blvd SE Hickory, NC 28602. If you’re venturing further south, we serve more than just Hickory. We also have Tony’s Pizza in Mooresville, Huntersville and throughout Charlotte.
Yes, we offer special deals at all of our restaurants, which vary depending on the day. To find out what deals we have available, you can visit any of our locations, check our website, log into our app, or follow us on Facebook. We hope to see you at one of our locations soon!
So, what are you waiting for? Come check out some of the best food Hickory offers and give Tony’s Pizza a try today! Order online or call in your order at 828-327-6636. Or, drop by and enjoy a meal with us. We look forward to seeing you!
If you’re looking for a quick and delicious lunch option in Charlotte, look no further than Tony’s Pizza. Our NY-Style pizza is some of the best in town! While we offer a variety of Italian entrees and pies, when you’re looking for the best pizza by the slice near me, you can’t beat Tony’s. It’s perfect for a quick bite while you’re running errands or out shopping.
Moreover, our family has roots in Brooklyn, and we’ve been using our traditional Italian family recipes since 1981. Thus, we take our pizza very seriously! All our pizzas are hand-tossed and freshly baked. Plus, we have multiple locations throughout Charlotte and Hickory, so you can always find us when you need a quick slice.
Here are just a few reasons why pizza by the slice is the perfect lunch option:
We also offer specialty pies, including a meat lover’s pizza and a vegetarian option. And for the kids, we have a smaller portion menu that’s sure to please.
We get it, Charlotte and the surrounding areas are sometimes challenging to navigate. Therefore, we’ve placed several locations there and one in Hickory. Thus, when searching for the best pizza by the slice near me, Tony’s Pizza is a quick fix.
In Huntersville, you’ll find us at:
If in Mooresville, you’ll find Tony’s Pizza at:
If you’re in Charlotte we’re located on:
In Hickory we are at:
We also have a sister restaurant, Mario’s Pizza, with locations in Winston-Salem, High Point and Greensboro. So, if you are in the triad, stop by Mario’s!
Decided that you’ve found the best pizza slice near me and have a few questions? Luckily, we have answers. Here are some of our most frequent queries. If you have a specific question, feel free to give us a call or ask on Facebook or Instagram.
We offer delivery through Slice, Doordash, UberEats, or Grubhub (check the location nearest you for specifics), as well as pickup at any of our locations.
We have a delicious daily lunch special for a slice of cheese or pepperoni pizza, side and a drink. Although, you can order a slice with whichever toppings you prefer.
Our wide range of toppings include:
If you’re craving an entire pizza, try one of our specialties. Choose from our meat lover’s pizza called “5 Boroughs,” a white pizza or our vegetarian option. Or, go all out and get “The Worx,” which has pepperoni, sausage, beef, Canadian bacon, mushrooms, onions, peppers, and black olives.
Absolutely! We also like to delight our littler diners. All meals are priced affordably at $5 or under so families can enjoy lunch or dinner at Tony’s without breaking the bank. Each meal comes with a drink too.
Many of our recipes derive directly from family in Italy. For generations, we’ve been making tasty Italian dishes and hope to make it for generations to come. Along with pizza, we offer meatballs, fried ravioli, lasagna, baked ziti, spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce, and other classics. Speaking of classics, grab a bite of cannoli or a slice of tiramisu, cheesecake, or limoncello mascarpone cake for dessert.
Stop by any of our locations today for a delicious slice of authentic New York-style pizza. No reservations needed!
Tender meatballs smothered in rich marinara and creamy melted cheese snuggled in a toasted roll are hard to beat. That is, if it’s done right. While meatball subs seem pretty simple to prepare, a bit of work goes into making the actual meatballs. At Tony’s Pizza, we honor our tried and true authentic Italian recipes in our dishes. Thus, if you’re looking for a delightful meatball sub near me, Tony’s Pizza is your place!
At Tony’s Pizza, we take meatballs very seriously. We’ve passed our recipes from Italy through several generations to perfect the meatball sub. Starting with a secret blend of beef, pork and spices we craft and cook our meatballs to perfection. Then, we nestle them into scrumptious sub rolls and top them with our special marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
But, wait, there’s more. (We couldn’t resist saying that!)
We also have meatballs as an appetizer. Better yet, opt for them as a topping on your pizza or place them in your calzone.
Likewise, we have other Italian dishes and fabulous food too. For instance, we have 10 other subs in addition to the meatball sub near me that you’re looking for. Moreover, we have lots of appetizers, salads, NY-style pizza, Italian dishes and desserts. For smaller appetites, we have a kid’s menu affordably priced at $5 or less.
To understand what makes meatballs so fabulous, let’s take a little peek back into their history. Initially, historians think these meaty masterpieces originated in southwestern Asia. As travel broadened, so did the recipe. Each locale used ingredients on hand. For instance, Italians added eggs, parsley and cheese to the ground meat which could be chicken, beef, veal or a little bit of each. Often, they rolled the balls smaller than we know them today since meat was typically pricey.
Once Italian immigrants made it to America, they found meat more affordable. Therefore, they made bigger meatballs and added them to all sorts of dishes.
Initially, meatballs and toasted bread had yet to meet. Around the 1900s, Giovanni Amato met the demand of dock workers and combined his baked bread with meat and cheese. This was the birth of the submarine sandwich. However, there is a bit of debate on when the meatball sub actually made its debut. Since most Italians don’t put tomato sauce on their meatballs, this is likely an American invention that developed sometime after Giovanni started serving his subs.
Consequently, it’s much easier for you to find the perfect meatball sub near me that you’re searching for at Tony’s Pizza!
As we mentioned, putting the actual sandwich together is relatively simple. Although, making the meatballs requires a bit more work. Here are a few of the most popular ingredients in a good meatball sub.
Not just any bread will do. It’s critical to find a loaf that won’t fall apart but is also easy to chew. Italian bread, baguettes, or hoagie rolls make a great base for a meatball sub.
Next, you top your toasted bread with the center of the feast – meatballs. If you’re not up for making these delights, no worries. Grab some extra meatballs when you’re at Tony’s Pizza so you can put together a few meatball subs of your own during the week.
Two main types of sauces go on a meatball sub: tomato or marinara. Tomato is simple with a few spices. Marinara is thicker, richer and more complex.
Most often, mozzarella is the cheese of choice. Since it’s so mild and creamy, it blends well with the heartier flavors in the meatball and sauce (especially if you’re choosing thicker marinara). However, some folks prefer more robust flavors such as provolone or parmesan.
As we mentioned before, a meatball sub is only good if it’s done right. So, if you’re still looking for a meatball sub near me, be sure to choose a pro. If you’d like to get to know a little more about us to decide if we’re the best, here are a few answers to frequently asked questions about Tony’s Pizza.
Luckily, we have multiple convenient locations in Charlotte and Hickory:
In Huntersville, you’ll find us at:
If in Mooresville, you’ll find Tony’s Pizza at:
If you’re in Charlotte we’re located on:
In Hickory we are at:
We offer multiple party trays that you can pick up. Choose from your favorite Italian dishes or order extra-large pizzas directly from our website. If you give us advance notice, we can customize your order. Simply call your nearest Tony’s Pizza for more information.
We work with with several delivery companies such as DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub. Keep in mind, each individual restaurant may use a different service. Check each location for delivery options.
Indeed, we do! Download our app or ask a team member to sign you up the next time you order. Then, earn points for eating your favorite food! In fact, you get a free slice of pizza just for signing up.
So, stop trying to find the best meatball sub near me and taste it for yourself at Tony’s Pizza.
Find Tony’s Pizza throughout Charlotte and Hickory!
If you live in Charlotte, you have lots of choices when it comes to restaurants. However, just because it’s nearby, doesn’t mean it’s tasty. If you’re craving some of the best Italian food Charlotte NC offers, check out Tony’s Pizza. Around since the early 80s, our family-owned restaurants have some of the best authentic Italian food around.
We dish out some of the tastiest Italian food Charlotte NC has. Here are some of our favorites with a little background on each (in case you were wondering).
History traces this dish in Italy at least back to the 1500s. Since tomatoes weren’t around in that area yet, they cooked and served ravioli in a broth. Once tomatoes hit the scene around the 1800s, cooks slowly integrated them into recipes.
Mid 20th century, toasted ravioli appeared. Who first created it, and where, is still up for debate. However, one thing that isn’t up for debate – it’s simply delightful. At Tony’s Pizza, we serve baked ravioli as an entree and toasted ravioli as an appetizer.
Lasagna has a history as long as its wavy noodles. Originating around the Naples area, it spread throughout the region developing different versions. Generally, this meal suited special occasions best since it took so long to prepare from scratch and due to the expense of meat.
Once this tasty tidbit hit America, the process and expense changed. Meat cost less and dried pasta made it easier to create. And again, tomatoes enhanced this dish as well to make it more familiar to what we eat here today. Our team uses family recipes to create our baked cheesy delights.
Speaking of baked and cheesy, ziti is another popular Italian dish that we serve at Tony’s. Surprisingly, the Italian version sometimes contains a variety of ingredients including scrambled eggs. We keep ours simple yet satisfying with layers of pasta, freshly made tomato sauce and, of course, lots of cheese!
Although many folks think Italian when parmigiana comes to mind, it actually hails from Asia. Originally (and likely due to cost and accessibility), parmigiana used layered veggies. Typically, the main ingredient was eggplant. However, some sources indicate it was zucchini. This dish made it to Italy around the 15th century and evolved more into the dish we eat in the U.S. today.
We offer eggplant and chicken parmigiana as entrees or a sub (we also have meatball and sausage parmigiana subs).
Of course, it’s hard to think of Italian food without pizza coming to mind. According to some sources, an Italian immigrant opened the first pizzeria in Manhattan around 1905. Since then, the style, crust and even toppings have proliferated across America. At Tony’s Pizza, we serve the iconic NY-style pizza with a magically crisp yet chewy crust. If you’ve never tried it, today is the day!
In case you were wondering how some of the best Italian food in Charlotte got here all the way from Italy, we’ve put together a little background. It all began in New York City in the late 1800s. Between then and the early 1900s, over 4 million immigrants arrived bringing their culture and robust, delicious family recipes. Unfortunately, the ingredients for these recipes weren’t always readily available. Thus, new dishes evolved with accessible ingredients.
Initially, only the Italian community indulged in these recipes. However, returning soldiers from WWII brought their fondness of pasta back home with them. Shortly thereafter, Italian immigrants opened restaurants to meet growing desire for their pasta and other delights.
Brothers Tony, Vinny and Mario grew up in New York (specifically Brooklyn) enjoying their own family’s recipes that trace all the way to Calabria, Italy. Eventually, they opened a NY-style pizza restaurant upstate then brought it and those delicious recipes to NC. The rest is tasty history!
If you’re still wondering about finding the best Italian food Charlotte NC offers, here are few frequently asked questions from our customers.
As mentioned above, we have multiple traditional Italian and pasta entrees including spaghetti and meatballs. Moreover, we have abundant appetizers from garlic knots, cheese sticks and toasted ravioli to more American fare such as wings and fries. Likewise, we have subs, salads, calzones and stromboli. Complete your Italian meal with a delectable Italian dessert such as tiramisu, cannoli or cheesecake!
You’ll find our delicious food in our restaurants at the following locations:
In Huntersville, you’ll find us at:
If in Mooresville, you’ll find Tony’s Pizza at:
If you’re in Charlotte we’re located on:
In Hickory we are at:
Similarly, we’re not far if you live in one of Charlotte’s surrounding communities:
Well, we’re a little biased but our customers also seem to think we’re pretty terrific.
“Amazing! Enjoyed everything about this place. Plenty of seating as you walk in. Order at the counter just like New York Style 😉… we ordered our usual half cheese half pepperoni 🍕 and it’s every bit New York style. The sauce is yummy! The crust is perfect. We are totally going back!” Marcio G.
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We have lots of Tony’s Pizza locations throughout Charlotte and 1 in Hickory!
We get it. Authentic New York style pizza is sometimes hard to find. We also understand that when you want it, you want it done right. After all, most people (especially New Yorkers) are very passionate about crispy, yet chewy, Brooklyn style pizza that gives them a taste of home. Thus, if you’re searching online for New York style pizza near me, our team at Tony’s Pizza is here to help!
After all, our owners originally made our NY style pizza in…New York! From there, we brought our family recipes down to North Carolina to share that taste of home throughout Charlotte, Hickory and even the Piedmont (at our sister store, Mario’s Pizza).
Generally, when folks are talking about pizza styles, they typically think of two main types – NY-Style Pizza and Chicago-Style Pizza. In reality, there are lots of other types out there but these tend to be the two that most pizzerias attempt to master.
However, master is the keyword. Especially, this is true with the New York Style pizza near me that you’re searching for in the NC area. Just because someone decides to make it, doesn’t mean they know how to make it best. With a thin and chewy yet crispy crust, this masterpiece requires some special ingredients and special handling.
Notably, hand-tossing this crust is key. This method evenly spreads out the dough into it’s iconic thin layer. Then, chefs place specially blended tomato sauce, low-moisture cheese and other tasty toppings on top.
Conversely, Chicago-style pizza, aka deep dish, has a much thicker crust. It’s sauce and toppings are chunkier and layered. Many folks pull out a fork to eat it as opposed to folding it like you can do with a NY-style slice. In fact, that probably wouldn’t end too well.
Since you’re searching for New York style pizza near me, we’re going to assume we’re in like company and be honest. We get that other folks like other styles but we think NY-Style is hands down the best. If you’re wondering why, here’s what we think.
First, a lot of folks think it’s superior because of the water in New York. However, we feel it is more related to the recipe. Through the generations and continents, we passed our recipes down all the way from Italy to New York. First, we opened a pizzeria in Brooklyn. Then, we headed to the North Carolina coast for a bit. Finally, we settled in the Charlotte area and the Triad where we definitively discovered that you don’t have to have New York water to make authentic NY-style pizza.
Plus, we use the traditional cooking methods of specially-made ovens that give our crust that chewy crispness our customers crave.
Of course, we love pizza. Although, if you’d like to enjoy the palette of a New Yorker a bit, there are some other great foods to try as well. You can find variations throughout Charlotte and the Triad including some at Tony’s and Mario’s Pizza!
In fact, we have lots of other delightful dishes including meatballs, fried ravioli, wings, stromboli, calzone, lasagna…check out our menu for a full mouth-watering list!
If you haven’t tried our fare yet, you may have some questions. Here are a few our customers ask most frequently.
Yes! We currently offer delivery through several major food deliver apps, including DoorDash. Similarly, you can order ahead for pickup through our app, website or via phone.
As we mentioned, our Italian restaurant offers a wide range of options including Italian dishes, salads, subs, and tons of great sides and appetizers. You can order pizza by the slice as well in case your party can’t agree on toppings or if everyone wants something different.
Absolutely! Just download our app or use your phone number to sign-up in person when you order. As a member, you earn points for every order, as well as birthday rewards and other offers.
We have multiple restaurants throughout Charlotte and one in Hickory:
In Huntersville, you’ll find us at:
If in Mooresville, you’ll find Tony’s Pizza at:
If you’re in Charlotte we’re located on:
In Hickory we are at:
Additionally, if you’re visiting the Greensboro or Winston area, New York style pizza near me is still easy to find. 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.