{"id":150880,"date":"2026-03-03T12:47:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T12:47:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/150880\/"},"modified":"2026-03-03T12:47:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T12:47:10","slug":"lorenzos-pizzeria-south-charlottes-new-york-style-pizza-king","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/150880\/","title":{"rendered":"Lorenzo\u2019s Pizzeria: South Charlotte\u2019s New York\u2011style pizza king"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a city where restaurants seem to open or close every month, Lorenzo\u2019s Pizzeria<\/a> has been doing the same thing for nearly two decades \u2014 quietly turning out tasty, dependable, no-nonsense New York\u2013style pizza for the people who live nearby.<\/p>\n

Tucked into a shopping center near Elon Park, Lorenzo\u2019s feels like the kind of place families stop after practice and neighbors pop into without overthinking it. It doesn\u2019t need flash or gimmicks, just stacks of pizza boxes ready for pickup and the unmistakable aroma of baked dough and melted cheese greeting you at the door.<\/p>\n

The walls are covered in New York sports memorabilia, reinforcing that this is a shop that knows exactly what it is.<\/p>\n

The 18-inch pie here has become a regular stop for us, especially after weekday practices, and for good reason: The crust is the star.<\/p>\n

It has a beautifully well-done undercarriage with just the right crunch and minimal flop. It folds the way a New York slice should, with a slight snap but no brittleness.<\/p>\n

The sauce leans slightly sweet, balancing perfectly with stretchy mozzarella and delivering a bite that keeps you reaching for the next slice. A few well-placed char marks underneath seal the deal.<\/p>\n

\"Two At Lorenzo\u2019s in Charlotte, we ordered way too much pizza for two people but we are glad we got them both. Jamie Graziano CharlotteFive <\/p>\n

We recently heard how good the grandma pie is and are slightly ashamed to admit we waited this long to try it. The chunky sauce eats more like a bright marinara than a traditional pizza sauce, layered generously with minced garlic and fresh chopped basil. It\u2019s bold, fragrant and completely different from the classic round pie \u2014 in the best way.<\/p>\n

\"A How many pizzas could Lorenzo\u2019s in Charlotte make at once with all those ovens? Jamie Graziano CharlotteFive <\/p>\n

Lorenzo\u2019s is more than just a slice shop, and it has a surprisingly deep menu. The spinach roll is a go-to, and Tristan swears by the tiramisu. We always say we\u2019re going to try the pasta next time, but we can\u2019t quite get past the pizza.<\/p>\n

For more than 18 years, Lorenzo\u2019s has quietly built something that\u2019s harder to achieve than hype: consistency. In a city packed with new spots and constant buzz, this South Charlotte staple just keeps making really good pizza.<\/p>\n

And, that\u2019s exactly what you want in your go to neighborhood pizza joint.<\/p>\n

Location: 16721 Orchard Stone Run Suite 120, Charlotte, NC 28277<\/a><\/p>\n

Menu<\/a><\/p>\n

Cuisine: Pizza<\/p>\n

Instagram: @lorenzos.pizzeria<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Two At Lorenzo\u2019s in Charlotte, we ordered way too much pizza for two people but we are glad we got them both. Jamie Graziano CharlotteFive <\/p>\n

Tristan Graziano, a Weddington High School student, is plotting how to rule the world, when he isn\u2019t on the lacrosse field or hanging with his friends. Jamie Graziano, aka The GrazFather, is a graduate of the University of Florida, an employee of a Fortune 500 company and a dad who dreams of starting his food review and travel website TheGrazFather.com. He can be reached at jamie@thegrazfather.com or on Instagram @thegrazfather.<\/p>\n

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