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Best Pizza in Charleston, SC

As of November 2026, D'Allesandro's Pizza is #1 in TasteSignal's Pizza ranking for Charleston, SC, followed by EVO Pizzeria and Renzo. Pizza recognition: Charleston City Paper (May 2024, winner), Charleston City Paper (May 2023, winner) and 5 more.

From Neapolitan to New York-style, Charleston's pizza scene has never been stronger. This ranking leans on pizza-specific coverage from critics and local guides, then on overall quality.

By Aaron Pennell · Updated November 2026

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Best Pizza in Charleston, SC (November 2026)

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#1

D'Allesandro's Pizza

$DowntownNo change
Why #1
  • Pizza recognition: Charleston City Paper (May 2024, winner), Charleston City Paper (May 2023, winner) and 5 more.
  • Critic recognition from Charleston City Paper and Post and Courier in the last five years.
  • Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Charleston City Paper, Jun 2026).
  • Diner ratings: 4.6 on Google (1,531 reviews); 4.2 on Yelp (about 573 reviews).
  • On major critic lists in 4 different years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2026).
4.4
TasteSignal Crowd ScoreBlended across 2 platforms · how this is calculated
Google★ 4.61,531 reviews
Yelp★ 4.2about 573 reviews

Diner ratings checked Nov 2026. Platforms with fewer than 50 reviews are not counted.

Address229 St Philip St, Charleston, SC 29403
Opened2006
D'Allesandro's Pizza: full profile and sources →
#2

EVO Pizzeria

$$–$$$North CharlestonNo change
Why #2
  • Pizza recognition: Charleston City Paper (May 2024, winner), Charleston City Paper (May 2023, winner) and 5 more.
  • Critic recognition from Post and Courier, Charleston Magazine and The Local Palate in the last five years.
  • Diner ratings: 4.6 on Google (2,168 reviews); 4.4 on Yelp (about 792 reviews); 4.4 on Tripadvisor (470 reviews).
  • On major critic lists in 4 different years (2022, 2023, 2024, 2026).

Wood-fired pies with a chewy, blistered crust and small-plate Italian sides in Park Circle. Solid for lunch, dinner, or a casual crew night.

4.5
TasteSignal Crowd ScoreBlended across 3 platforms · how this is calculated

Diner ratings checked Nov 2026. Platforms with fewer than 50 reviews are not counted.

Address1075 E Montague Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405
HoursTue-Thu 11am-9pm; Fri-Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 11am-9pm; closed Mon
ReservationsWalk-in only. No reservations taken.
Walk-inYes

Hours, prices and booking details are from our 2026 checks. Confirm with the restaurant before you go.

EVO Pizzeria: full profile and sources →
#3

Renzo

$$–$$$DowntownNo change
Why #3
  • Pizza recognition: Charleston City Paper (Apr 2026), Post and Courier (Apr 2024) and 2 more.
  • Critic recognition from James Beard Foundation, Charleston City Paper and 2 other outlets in the last five years.
  • Fresh critic coverage in the last six months (Charleston City Paper, Aug 2026).
  • Diner ratings: 4.5 on Google (308 reviews); 4.4 on Yelp (about 147 reviews).
  • On major critic lists in 6 different years (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026).

Small room, wood-fired pies, and a rotating list of pours from small European producers.

4.5
TasteSignal Crowd ScoreBlended across 2 platforms · how this is calculated

Diner ratings checked Nov 2026. Platforms with fewer than 50 reviews are not counted.

Address384 Huger St, Charleston, SC 29403
HoursTue-Sat 5-10pm; closed Sun-Mon
ReservationsBook on Resy
Walk-inYes

Hours, prices and booking details are from our 2026 checks. Confirm with the restaurant before you go.

Renzo: full profile and sources →
Ranks 4 to 10
#4

Indaco

$$–$$$Downtown★ 4.4No change
#5

Tutti

$$Downtown★ 4.8▲ from #6
#6

Famulari's Pizzeria

$West Ashley★ 4.2▼ from #5
#7

Frannie & The Fox

$$–$$$Downtown★ 4.4No change
#8

The Obstinate Daughter

$$–$$$Sullivan's Island★ 4.6No change
#9

Melfi's

$$–$$$Downtown★ 4.4No change
#10

Park Pizza Co.

$North Charleston★ 4.7No change

Best pizza in Charleston by area

Where the top-ranked spots in this category are, from downtown to the islands. The number is each restaurant's overall rank in Pizza this month.

How this ranking works

Each card shows the evidence behind the rank: critic and local-guide coverage (linked), diner ratings, recent news and staying power. We log every list, award and rating with its date and source, apply the same rules to every restaurant, and refresh the ranking monthly. Arrows compare each restaurant with last month. Read how TasteSignal ranks restaurants.

Frequently asked

Where is the best pizza in Charleston?

As of November 2026, D'Allesandro's Pizza is #1 in TasteSignal's Pizza ranking for Charleston, SC, followed by EVO Pizzeria and Renzo. Why it leads: pizza recognition: Charleston City Paper (May 2024, winner), Charleston City Paper (May 2023, winner) and 5 more.

How does TasteSignal rank the best pizza in Charleston?

Every restaurant in the category is ranked from named, dated evidence: critic and local-guide coverage, diner ratings on Google, Tripadvisor and Yelp, recent news and how long it has stayed on critics' lists. The data behind this category is still developing, so next month's update could reorder the top 3. Rankings refresh monthly.

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