Best Pizza in Greensboro: Top 5 Spots Ranked [2026 Guide] | Arteflame

Introduction

Finding the perfect slice is a serious pursuit. We’ve scoured the Gate City, testing crusts from the college hangouts near UNCG to the upscale kitchens downtown, to bring you the definitive guide to Greensboro's pizza scene. Whether you crave a foldable New York slice or a wood-fired Neapolitan masterpiece, this city delivers. In this guide, we break down the top local spots and share our secret to replicating that high-heat, brick-oven taste in your own backyard.

• The Top 5 Ranked Slices
• Price & Style Comparison
• The Secret to Crispy Crust
• Why We Call It The "Social Grill"

The Best Pizza in Greensboro

Key Takeaways

• Sticks & Stones offers the best organic, wood-fired experience.
• Mario's Pizza is the go-to for authentic, massive New York-style slices.
• Cincy's brings a unique downtown vibe with creative toppings.
• Homeslice Pizza is perfect for late-night cravings and college-budget friendly meals.

Where to get the best Pizza in Greensboro?

The best pizza in Greensboro is defined by its diversity, ranging from authentic New York-style thin crusts to artisanal wood-fired pies using locally sourced ingredients. Top-rated establishments like Sticks & Stones and Mario's Pizza consistently lead the rankings due to their dough fermentation processes and high-heat cooking methods.

In our taste tests, Sticks & Stones stood out immediately. Located in the Lindley Park neighborhood, their clay oven produces a char that standard gas ovens just can't replicate. We loved the "Mockingbird" pie—the crust had that perfect snap-and-chew texture.

If you are a purist looking for the classic "fold," Mario's Pizza is unbeatable. We found their slices to be massive, greasy in the best way possible, and authentically New York. It’s the kind of place where you order by the slice and leave full.

Comparison: Which Pizza is Right for You?

How to Make Restaurant-Quality Pizza at Home

I used to think my homemade pizza was decent, until I realized I was essentially baking bread with toppings in a standard oven rather than flash-firing the crust like a pizzeria. Once I switched from baking at 400°F to searing at high temperatures, the difference was instant—crispy bottom, bubbly cheese, and zero sogginess.

You don't need a commercial brick oven to get that result. You can achieve steakhouse-quality sears and pizzeria-quality crusts right on your patio.

The "Searing" Technique

This is where the Arteflame shines. Unlike traditional grates that lose heat, the solid carbon steel cooktop holds thermal mass, allowing you to cook with the intensity required for perfect pizza.

1. 1,000°F Sear Capability: With the Arteflame Pizza Oven attachment, you can reach temperatures far exceeding a kitchen oven. This flash-cooks the dough, creating the leopard-spotting char associated with high-end pizzerias.
2. Grill All Food at Once: While the pizza bakes under the oven attachment, the surrounding flat top is open. We love grilling peppers, onions, and sausage on the flat top side-by-side, then tossing them onto the pizza fresh.
3. Smoky Flavor Infusion: Because you are cooking over real wood or charcoal, the crust absorbs a subtle smokiness that gas grills simply cannot provide.

Pro Tip: If you don't have time to make dough from scratch, head to the Costco on Wendover Ave. We found that buying their fresh deli pizzas (uncooked) provides an excellent base. Take it home, add your own premium toppings, and fire it on the Arteflame using the Pizza Oven attachment. It transforms a $10 store-bought pizza into a gourmet experience.

Why We Call It The "Social Grill"

An Arteflame grill isn't just for cooking; it changes how you host. Traditional grilling forces the chef to stare at a wall or the back of a lid, isolated from the party. The Arteflame's round, open-fire design invites friends to stand around the fire, drink in hand, watching the pizza bubble and the wood crackle. It turns dinner preparation into a communal event where everyone is part of the action, rather than waiting on the patio while you cook alone.