When pizza sounds right, the next question is which kind. Inizio’s Neapolitan-style pies, Hawthorne’s New York-style menu and Salud’s brewery setting make three different meals of a familiar order. Think about the crust you want, who is sharing and whether the pizza is a quick dinner or part of a longer visit.
| Restaurant | Area | Choose it for | Price range | Plan a visit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inizio Pizza Napoletana | Dilworth & Midtown | Neapolitan-style pizza at Inizio | Inexpensive | Restaurant details |
| Hawthorne's New York Pizza & Bar | Elizabeth & Chantilly | New York-style pies at Hawthorne’s | Inexpensive | Restaurant details |
| Salud Cerveceria | NoDa & Optimist Park | Pizza and house beer at Salud | Moderately priced | Restaurant details · View menu |
Neapolitan-style pizza at Inizio
Start with Inizio if you want Neapolitan-style pizza. Choose the toppings and size from its current menu, then decide how many pies to share. Hawthorne’s offers a New York-style alternative, while Salud pairs pizza with a brewery visit.
New York-style pies at Hawthorne’s
Hawthorne’s serves thin-crust pizza with Italian comfort food alongside. Smaller pizzas and larger shared pies help when people want different amounts, while other menu dishes give companions another option. Choose the exact branch and menu before placing a pickup order.
Pizza and house beer at Salud
Salud’s upstairs NoDa brewery puts pizza into a social visit with house beer. It is useful for friends who want to spend time together over a familiar shared order. Look at the intended service, since the weekend breakfast menu is another way to visit.
Inizio gives you a Neapolitan-style pizza to compare with Hawthorne’s thin-crust New York approach. Sizes and toppings shape how much to order, especially for a table with different appetites. Look at the specific location menu before deciding how many pies will feed everyone.
Salud Cerveceria combines pizza and house beer upstairs in NoDa. That makes the setting part of the choice when friends want to stay for a while. Its weekend breakfast menu is a separate offering, so choose the food service that matches the time you plan to arrive.
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Inizio Pizza Napoletana is the Neapolitan-style choice in this guide. Check its current toppings and sizes when planning an order.
Hawthorne’s New York Pizza & Bar serves thin-crust pies alongside Italian comfort food. Its smaller and larger pizzas give a table different ways to share.
Salud Cerveceria serves pizza and house beer upstairs in NoDa. It is a place to consider when you want the brewery visit as well as the meal.
Check the selected restaurant’s menu. Look for a slice menu if you want a small order; whole-pie and slice service vary by location.
Official menus and restaurant information support our suggestions. The full directory on this page gives you more places to consider.
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