Looking for the best places to get food near you? In the Charlotte and Hickory area, there are tons of local restaurants with delicious food. From Mexican and Chinese to Italian, Indian, and Mediterranean, it’s not hard to find food fast nearby. Moreover, you’ll also find lots of delicious pizza joints serving America’s favorite fare. There are options like Pizza Hut, Papa Johns, Domino’s, and Marco’s. Plus, there are many local- and family-owned restaurants in town.  For instance, Tony’s Pizza is likely right down the street. Better yet, they serve all sorts of tasty food for lunch and dinner.

Narrowing Down the Best Places To Pick Up Food Near You

Naturally, figuring out exactly which is the best local place to pick up food near you is challenging. Since there are so many choices for great dining in Charlotte and Hickory, we’ve put together a few tips to help you select where to eat.

A Variety of Menu Items

Obviously, if you’re ordering food for more than one person, you may have different preferences. Thus, finding a restaurant with a diverse menu is key.

Luckily, we have a little bit of something for everyone on our menu. Choose from over a dozen delightful appetizers including favorites like garlic knots, wings, fries, toasted ravioli, and meatballs. Similarly, we offer several refreshing salads as well as both hot and cold subs.

If you’re looking for more comfort food, we serve delectable Italian entrees including:

  • Lasagna
  • Chicken parmigiana or eggplant parmigiana
  • Baked ravioli
  • Spaghetti
  • Ziti

Speaking of Italian, we also have strombolis, calzones, and authentic Italian desserts.

Probably, you also noticed pizza is in our name. And, yes, we serve lots of this delicious local dish. More specifically, we serve hand-tossed NY style pizza with plenty of tasty toppings. Sizes range from 10-inch to our humongous 24-inch pies.

If you aren’t sure what topping you want, check out our specialty pies:

  • Pizza Bianco
  • 5 Boroughs
  • Greenhouse
  • The Worx
  • Spicy Buffalo chicken

Notably, we also offer pizzas with a cauliflower- or rice-based crust.

Affordable Pricing

Our owners have a large Italian family. Consequently, they understand how expensive it is to take a family out to eat. So, when you’re looking for places to pick up food nearby, you may want to consider affordability as well.

Currently, all of our kids’ meals are $5 or less. Plus, we provide large servings and daily specials to help curb the costs a bit.

(Note: be sure to check the location nearest you for the most updated pricing as the specials and meals may vary by store.)

Customer Reviews:

Ultimately, any local restaurant can go on and on about how great they are. In the end, it often comes down to reviews to truly narrow down the best place to eat in town.

Fortunately, we have many loyal customers who’ve taken the time to share their experiences. Below, we’ve put together some reviews for you. If you’d like to read a few more, check out our 5-star reviews online.

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.

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. – Marcio G.

My family and I having been eating here for years! The food is always hot and fresh. The NY style pizza is AMAZING! The toppings are fresh and filling! The subs are great especially if you’re looking for a NY Philly!!! Customer service is a plus too! The staff are friendly and very accommodating! – Brooke G.

Convenient Locations

When you’re looking for food close to you, it helps if the location is convenient. For easy access, we’ve located our Italian restaurants throughout Charlotte and Hickory at:

  • 688 Bluefield Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117
  • 1605 Galleria Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28270
  • 1530 Overland Park Ln, Charlotte, NC 28262
  • 14027 Conlan Cir, Charlotte, NC 28277
  • 1832 Catawba Valley Blvd SE, Hickory, NC 28602
  • 9548 Mt Holly-Huntersville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078

Offers Ordering Options

Finally, the trend in ordering delivery seems to be here to stay. Likewise, many folks also prefer takeout rather than dining in. Finding a restaurant that offers options for how you wish to eat is key.

At Tony’s Pizza, we try to make it as easy as possible to order. Click the boxes above for easy online ordering for pickup or for delivery with our partners such as DoorDash. Of course, you can also eat in one of our conveniently located restaurants.

FAQs About Tony’s Pizza

In case you still have some queries about finding the best places to pick up food near you, we’ve put together some questions our customers frequently ask.

Is Tony’s Pizza Authentic Italian?

Yes! Our owners, who are brothers, grew up in an Italian neighborhood in Brooklyn, NY. In the early 80s, they moved to North Carolina bringing their old family recipes from Calabria, Italy. The meals they learned to make in their childhood kitchen are the dishes served in our restaurants today.

Do You Have A Rewards Program?

Indeed, we do! To join, download our app or let your server know you want to participate the next time you order. Just for signing up, we’ll give you a free slice of our NY Style pizza. Then, start earning rewards for every purchase! For every $2 you spend, we’ll give you 1 point. Once you accumulate 50 points, you get a $5 reward to use on your next purchase.

Additionally, members receive notice about upcoming freebies and special deals. We’ll also give you a special birthday treat.

Do You Cater?

Have an upcoming event? Save some time and stress and order our huge party trays or pizza, subs and wings. Party trays include:

  • Garden salad
  • Greek salad
  • Garlic knots
  • Eggplant/chicken parmigiana
  • Ravioli
  • Baked ziti
  • Lasagna
  • Spaghetti with marinara sauce/meatballs
  • Cannoli

Simply call your local Tony’s Pizza several days before your event to discuss the details. Keep in mind, we do not deliver the food to your location but are happy to prepare large quantities for pick up when you call you ahead.

Come Get Some of the Best Local Food in Town!

Still trying to figure out where to eat? Stop searching for places to get food near me and come see why lots of folks think we have some of the best local food in town!